The powerful storms of January 10 and 13 may be in the “rear view mirror” of weather events, but the extensive damage they caused to Maine’s lighthouses remains with us. […]
News Center Maine’s 207 Program Shines Light on Storm Damage at Maine Lighthouses
On January 29, 2024, Rob Caldwell, popular host of News Center Maine’s 207 program, talked with American Lighthouse Foundation’s Executive Director, Bob Trapani, Jr., and Ford Reiche, owner of Halfway […]
Acting in the Wake of Storm Damage to Maine Lighthouses
Back to back winter storms on January 10 and 13, 2024 combined to cause extensive damage along the entire Maine coast, including at a number of lighthouses. The scope of […]
FOWIL’s John McDonald, Christine McDonald and Mike Foley Receive ALF Volunteer Awards
John McDonald, Christine McDonald and Mike Foley of the Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse were honored with ALF Len Hadley Volunteer Awards during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Gala, which […]
Looking Back on 2022 – Wood Island Lighthouse
By George Bruns, Chairperson for ALF’s chapter, Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse The 2022 season was a welcome return to full operations with beautiful summer days, many happy guests and […]
FOWIL’s Russ Lowell and Eric Podolsky Receive ALF Len Hadley Volunteer Awards
Russ Lowell and Eric Podolsky of the Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse were presented with ALF Len Hadley Volunteer Awards during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Gala, which was held […]
Looking Back on 2021 – Wood Island Lighthouse
By George Bruns, Executive Committee Chair, Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse After the 2020 “COVID Pause” that prevented ALF’s Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse (FOWIL) from running regular tours, it […]
Three Vessels Ashore at Wood Island Light in One Day
The following news article entitled, “Perils of the Sea” appeared in the Portland Press Daily on December 27, 1872. Three vessels went ashore at Wood Island Light on Christmas Eve. […]
FOWIL’s Tish Johnson Honored with ALF Volunteer Award
Tish Johnson of ALF’s Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse was honored with a ALF Len Hadley Volunteer Award during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at […]
Maine’s “Open Lighthouse Day” Welcomes the Public with Free Admission on September 8, 2018
Maine Office of Tourism, Augusta, ME (August 2018) – Maine’s iconic coastal sentinels take center stage during Maine’s 10th Annual Open Lighthouse Day, to be held Saturday, September 8th, in […]
Maine Lighthouse Specialty License Plate Announced
The Maine Lighthouse Trust has received approval from the Maine Secretary of State to launch a campaign for Maine’s first lighthouse specialty license plate. The Maine Lighthouse Trust is required […]
FOWIL’s Carl Gatto Honored with an ALF Volunteer Award
Carl Gatto of ALF’s Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse was honored with an ALF Len Hadley Volunteer Award during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at […]
