lighthouse Archives - The Portland Press Herald

A longtime lighthouse keeper is buried in Lisbon Falls. Here’s his story.

Descendants of Alonzo Morong Sr. are gathering in Lisbon Falls this weekend to honor a man who spent his life keeping the lights on.

On Seguin Island, the season has become a lesson in stewardship and self-discovery.

Without fail, these sights inspire people to stop and take a picture.

Acadia National Park and Portland Head Light are popular spots to pop the question.

Visit the landmarks (including one across the border), explore small towns and take in the dramatic scenery.

The annual event drew crowds of visitors to Maine’s most iconic lighthouses.

There’s also the Cole Porter musical ‘Anything Goes’ in South Portland, a music festival in New Gloucester and the Farmington Fair.

by The Times Record August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Bridge damaged by rising tides replaced with support from community.

The existing 24-foot Bug Light is being prepared for its birthday party.

by Jon Calame May 29, 2025June 1, 2025

The lighthouse, dating to 1897, is a concrete and tidy illustration of the adage ‘form follows function.’