Among Maine’s most visible icons, the state’s lighthouses are now on the world’s radar. The World Monuments Fund added Maine light stations to its 2025 World Monuments Watch. The stations were ...

Maine’s lighthouses have proven their resilience in the face of tumultuous weather and sea conditions for over two centuries. But today’s extreme storms are prompting concern among preservationists.

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine’s lighthouses are under a dire threat from significant coastal storms and sea level rise due to climate change. The World Monuments Fund named Maine’s lighthouses one of 25 ...

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There are many islands off the coast of Maine, but few have the rich history and incredible outdoor experiences this small ...

Searching for a coastal escape that feels both peaceful and breathtaking? Maine in September offers lighthouse tours and sunset cruises where fiery skies reflect over the Atlantic, and timeless ...

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.

Matt Rosenberg, a full-time English teacher, commutes by paddleboat to maintain a Maine lighthouse. Rosenberg values the peace and tradition of lighthouse keeping despite its physical demands.