The American Lighthouse Foundation and its local chapter, Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, are determined to keep working towards obtaining funds for the repair of the two granite breakwaters and […]
On the Doorstep of Safe Refuge and Still Wrecked at Little River Light
When storm winds blew and the seas grew large during the age of sail, schooners and fishing boats would often run for the nearest harbor of refuge to ride out […]
Times when Browns Head Lighthouse was Extinguished
The Fox Island Thoroughfare is a gorgeous inshore passage approximately seven miles in length, which leads from the east to west side of Penobscot Bay, between North Haven and Vinalhaven […]
A Focus on the Coast Guard’s Lightkeeping Heritage during Maine Open Lighthouse Day
“The lighthouse and the lightship appeal to the interests and better instinct of man because they are symbolic of never-ceasing watchfulness, of steadfast endurance in every exposure, of widespread helpfulness.” […]
William Kourakos Receives ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” Award
The American Lighthouse Foundation honored William Kourakos as a recipient of the “Keeper of the Light” award during the organization’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort […]
Cynthia Rowden Receives ALF Volunteer Award
Cynthia Rowden of the Friends of Little River Lighthouse was presented with an ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism award during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at […]
Tom and Jaana Sheehan Receive ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” Award
The American Lighthouse Foundation presented Tom and Jaana Sheehan with the “Keeper of the Light” award during the organization’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort in […]
ALF Presents Bob Kline with the “President’s Award”
The American Lighthouse Foundation presented Bob Kline, Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, with the “President’s Award” during the organization’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort in […]
Terry Rowden Receives ALF’s “President’s Award” at Gala
The American Lighthouse Foundation presented Terry Rowden, Friends of Little River Lighthouse, with the “President’s Award” during the organization’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort in […]
Owls Head Lantern to be Repainted
In an effort to keep Owls Head Lighthouse looking its best, the Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, will be repainting the tower’s black […]
The Lantern at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse to be Repainted in 2015
ALF’s Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights (FRHL) chapter will be tackling a couple of restoration and maintenance projects at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse this summer, including the sentinel’s the iron lantern. […]
Tour Race Point Light Station during Mariners Day on May 17
How would you like to visit the storied Race Point Light Station and have the chance to walk in the steps of the bygone lightkeepers as you tour the beautifully […]
