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Whaleback Light

Looking Back on 2022 – Whaleback Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: December 28, 2022

Whaleback Light’s Century-Old “Signature” Makes a Return The year was 1912 when the flashing characteristic for Whaleback Lighthouse was changed to two quick flashes every ten seconds. Back then, these […]

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Maine Open Lighthouse Day 2022

Maine Open Lighthouse Day Will Shine Bright on September 10th

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: August 17, 2022

If you love Maine’s lighthouses and would enjoy experiencing these stately towers in a more up-close and personal fashion, then Maine Open Lighthouse Day is beckoning your name! On September […]

Filed Under: ALF News Tagged With: 2022, american lighthouse foundation, maine office of tourism, maine open lighthouse day, september 10, us coast guard

Owls Head Light

Joy of Sharing the Lights Returned in 2021

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: December 30, 2021

Nothing about the past two years has been normal. Yet, like so many others, I refused to loosen my grip on a little thing so vital to our lives – […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: 2021, american lighthouse foundation, fresnel lens, joy, lighthouse, maine, october, owls head, tour, united states lighthouse society

Little River Light Station

Looking Back on 2021 – Little River Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: December 29, 2021

Multi-tasking and teamwork on Little River Island Going into spring 2021, we knew it was going to be a busy time at Little River Island. After losing both the overnight […]

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Pemaquid Point

Looking Back on 2021 – Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: December 28, 2021

Lighthouse is Repainted and Reopened to the General Public As with any lighthouse, no matter how much work is invested into the historic site, there will always be more to […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Tagged With: 1835, 2021, american lighthouse foundation, friends of pemaquid point lighthouse, jb leslie company, light tower, lighthouse, marty welt, pemaquid point, repainting project

Portsmouth Harbor Light

Happy 250th Birthday to Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: June 8, 2021

Wow, what a momentous occasion for Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Castle, New Hampshire – a June 8th birthday commemorating 250 years of service to mariners on the Piscataqua River! […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Tagged With: 250th anniversary, american lighthouse foundation, friends of portsmouth harbor lighthouse, keepers, lighthouse, new castle, new hampshire, portsmouth harbor, preservation, united states coast guard

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