Story by Alan Bennett • Portland, Maine • August 5, 2025 Maine’s lighthouses carry deep historical and cultural significance. From the early days of maritime trade, these beacons have guided […]
Difference Makers are Honored at the ALF Gala
On May 4, 2025, the American Lighthouse Foundation held our annual gala at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, to honor a group of extraordinary people who have gone above […]
Do the Little Things – They Matter!
The two January 2024 winter storms that wreaked havoc along the coastal regions of Maine and New Hampshire have left an inexpungible mark. Nowhere is this more evident than at […]
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 […]
American Lighthouse Foundation Forms Storm & Mitigation Response Team
In a matter of just a few harrowing hours, decades of hard work and dedication to preserving lighthouses can be wiped out. Our nation witnessed this fact at a number […]
Shining a Light on Whaleback at the Maine State House
The commitment to restore and preserve a lighthouse – and share it with the general public, is nothing short of a fascinating, but winding journey. For Maine’s Whaleback Lighthouse, the […]
