Maine Landmarks Shine a Light on the Threats of Climate Change World Monuments Fund (WMF) today announces the 25 sites on the 2025 World Monuments Watch, including Maine light stations […]
We are Keepers of the Light – Shine We Will!
The following was inspired by the can-do spirit of the American Lighthouse Foundation’s dedicated team of volunteers, partners and supporters – who together, are helping safeguard our historic lighthouse sites… […]
Before the Hour of Need
One year ago to the day, I journeyed to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse during a snowstorm. For there is something about the winter elements and lighthouses that I find myself irresistibly […]
ALF’s Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Celebrate 20th Anniversary
More than a hundred members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse gathered recently at their Annual Meeting at The Squantum Association to celebrate a milestone. In 2004, an abandoned building […]
Shutters Return Pomham Rocks Lighthouse to Turn of the Century Look
If you walk down the East Bay Bike Path, you will notice a dramatic change to the exterior of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. The 150-year-old light station off the coast of […]
Stabilizing a Small Building Provides Big Inspiration
From a perennial perspective, oil houses were the smallest structures established at historic light stations. Despite their one-time importance, these little buildings are often overlooked by the public when observed […]
Quiet Threats
When a storm of stirring magnitude comes a-calling, much is made of the fact – and with good reason. The raging fury of wind, waves and surge can be as […]
A Race Against Time at Lighthouses
Powerful storms, including legendary northeast gales, have historically battered the New England coast. Harrowing is their fury that overwhelms for hours – if not days. Wreckage is the lot of […]
Remaining Vigilant with the Approach of the 2024-25 Storm Season
The American Lighthouse Foundation and its partners (Maine Preservation and The Presumpscot Foundation) have recently undertaken various initiatives to help safeguard historic light stations from the effects of severe weather. […]
New Flagpole for Race Point Lighthouse
The American Lighthouse Foundation’s Cape Cod Chapter, which cares for Race Point, Wood End and Long Point lights – as well as keeping the private aid to navigation shining bright […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse License Plate makes its Debut
Saturday, October 5, 2024 marked a milestone for members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. It was the day when Rhode Islanders who had pre-ordered Pomham’s commemorative charity plate received […]
Learn How the Coast Guard “Keeps a Good Light” during Maine Open Lighthouse Day
If you visit Fort Point, Owls Head or Portland Head lights during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on Saturday, September 14th, you will be greeted by friendly personnel from the United […]
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