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The Old Port and Portland Head Lighthouse

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Maine’s largest city, Portland, invariably heads straight for its harbor district, the Old Port.  

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There, along with fishing boats, busy docks, and seafood restaurants 

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they may find a cruise ship or see the tall masts of a sailing ship, for Portland is still an active port. 

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A landmark of Casco Bay and the Portsmouth harbor is Portland Head Lighthouse, which marks the entrance to the harbor.  

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The museum in the former Keeper’s Quarters illustrates the lighthouses and their keepers 

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showing how these bastions of maritime safety have changed over the years. Along with historic photos 

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artifacts on display include Fresnel lenses and exhibits on how they work. 

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