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ALF Presents Duncan Mellor, P.E., with a Distinguished Lighthouse Community Service Award

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 16, 2017

The American Lighthouse Foundation’s “Distinguished Lighthouse Community Service Award” is designed to honor one individual each year who has contributed in significant fashion to the mission of the American Lighthouse […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, Distinguished Lighthouse Community Service Award, duncan mellor, gala, kennebunkport, maine, nonantum resort, P.E., tighe and bond

Plans to Build Dock at Whaleback Lighthouse for Public Access

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: January 11, 2017

The southernmost lighthouse in the state of Maine, Whaleback Lighthouse stands on an offshore ledge at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. It’s one of the most familiar icons of […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, dock, duncan mellor, friends of portsmouth harbor lighthouses, lighthouse, tighe and bond, Whaleback Lighthouse

Owls Head

Maine’s Popular “Open Lighthouse Day” Salutes the State’s Maritime Heritage on September 13, 2014

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: September 7, 2014

Augusta, ME (September 7, 2014) – The State of Maine’s sixth annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 13 with lighthouses open throughout the state and free […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Whaleback Lighthouse, Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: 2014, american lighthouse foundation, maine, maine office of tourism, open lighthouse day, owls head, pemaquid point, rockland breakwater, united states coast guard, Whaleback Lighthouse, wood island

Maine Celebrates its Maritime Heritage with Open Lighthouse Day

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: September 10, 2013

Maine Office of Tourism, Augusta, ME (September 10, 2013) – The State of Maine’s fifth annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 14th with lighthouses open throughout […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Whaleback Lighthouse, Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: 2013, american lighthouse foundation, maine office of tourism, maine open lighthouse day, owls head, pemaquid point, rockland breakwater, united states coast guard, Whaleback Lighthouse, wood island

2012 ALF Distinguished Community Service Award

Deane Rykerson is Presented with ALF’s 2012 Distinguished Community Service Award

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 10, 2012

The American Lighthouse Foundation held its annual lighthouse gala at the Four Points by Sheraton in Eastham, MA, on April 28, 2012. The organization’s signature event featured some wonderful lighthouse […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: 2012, american lighthouse foundation, deane rykerson, distinguished community service award, friends of portsmouth harbor lighthouses, lighthouse gala, Whaleback Lighthouse

Taking to the Air to Learn More about the Ledge at Whaleback Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: March 5, 2012

If there is one universal trait that shines brighter than any other in the lighthouse preservation field, it may very well be the ‘can do’ attitude that is exhibited by […]

Filed Under: Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, docking system, friends of portsmouth harbor lighthouses, kittery, new castle, rock armor, rykerson architecture, waterfront engineers, Whaleback Lighthouse

Whaleback Light

Charting a Brighter Course for Whaleback Light’s Future

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: April 26, 2011

Maine’s Whaleback Lighthouse may stand alone on a wave-swept ledge at the entrance to the Piscataqua River, but this stout beacon has some good friends on land who are laying […]

Filed Under: Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, friends of portsmouth harbor lighthouses, hsr, kittery, maine, Whaleback Lighthouse

Gary Sredzienski's support boat

Swim for the Lights – What a Moment for Lighthouses!

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: March 9, 2011

On February 26, 2011, Swim for the Lights, an event sponsored by the American Lighthouse Foundation and its chapter, Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, lived up to its incredible billing […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: coast guard, gary sredzienski, kittery point, lighthouses, maine, new castle, new hampshire, new hampshire marine patrol, piscataqua river, portsmouth harbor, rye, seacoast science center, swim for the lights, Whaleback Lighthouse, wood island lifesaving station

Gary Sredzienski is preparing to go above & beyond to help lighthouse preservation on Feb. 26, 2011 (Photo by Deb Cram)

Swim for the Lights – The Power of One can be Great!

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: February 17, 2011

One man’s quest to help save lighthouses is going to lengths few would dare imagine, let alone undertake. On February 26, 2011, Gary Sredzienski, known affectionately along the Piscataqua River […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: creek man, gary sredzienski, kittery, maine, new hampshire, odiorne point, portsmouth harbor, rye, swim for the lights, Whaleback Lighthouse

Whaleback Lighthouse

Keeping Winter’s Icy Reach Out of Whaleback Light

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: January 3, 2011

The final lighthouse maintenance project of 2010 for the American Lighthouse Foundation and its chapters occurred, of all places, offshore at the wave-swept Whaleback Lighthouse. Determined to carry out a […]

Filed Under: Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: blizzard of 2010, friends of portsmouth harbor lighthouses, jb leslie company, kittery, lighthouse, maine, restoration, Whaleback Lighthouse

Whaleback Lighthouse – News Archives

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: November 23, 2010

Whaleback Lighthouse News Archives

Filed Under: Whaleback Lighthouse Tagged With: kittery, lighthouse, maine, news, Whaleback Lighthouse

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