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For those looking to go at their own pace, a solo trip to Portland, Maine makes for a great destination. Portland is Maine’s ...

This scenic spot in Maine is one of the best places in the world for a proposal, according to Conde Nast Traveler.

Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Located about 5 miles southeast of Portland in Cape Elizabeth's Fort Williams Park, the tower provided ...

Built in the northeast corner of the modern town of Cape Elizabeth, Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it over 200 years old. According to Jeremy D'Entremont, the historian for the ...

In America, these feathered icons dot coastlines, lakeshores, and islands. Each offers a glimpse into history, and the views ...

Ray Hart, “Loose Leaves”, acrylic on canvas at Annapolis Collection Gallery Ray Hart, “Island Girl”, gouache at Annapolis Collection Gallery Ken Stetz, “Portland Head Light”, Oil on ...

Joan Benoit Samuelson, a gold medalist, founded the race route that starts at Crescent Beach State Park and finishes at ...

The nonprofit World Monuments Fund (WMF) has announced its 2025 World Monuments Watch list. Read on for the full list. Teaser ...

The organization’s listing includes 66 lighthouses built between 1791, when Portland Head Light became the first beacon along the coast, and 1910. Of those, 57 still guide sailors using ...