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Illuminating the Past

Enjoy an urban escape and catch a glimpse of Maine history at Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park.

On the Town Dock — Issue 152

Safety at sea, lobsters, launchings

Remembering the Oakey L. Alexander

Sometimes when disaster strikes, the official rescuers need help. In 1947, a whole community came out to save a shipwrecked crew off Cape Elizabeth.