Maine has more than 60 lighthouses marking its shoreline. West Quoddy Lighthouse, the eastern most lighthouse in the United States, marks the point where the sun first rises each day in this country.

Maine's 65 historic lighthouses beckon to visitors today just as they have drawn and guided ships into safe harbors for centuries along the state's rocky coastline. Portland Head Light ...

Lighthouses are a quintessential symbol of Maine’s maritime history, and visitors have the unique opportunity to explore ...

Built in 1828, these two Cape Elizabeth lighthouses were the first twin lighthouses on the coast of Maine. They may look familiar: One of them was featured in Edward Hopper's well-known "The ...

Threats from climate change have landed Maine’s iconic lighthouses on an international watchlist. The World Monument Fund says the state's 66 lighthouses face major challenges due to climate change.