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Two Lights at Cape Elizabeth

Storm Watching at Cape Elizabeth

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: September 28, 2020

The following excerpt is from a letter penned by Shirley Morong, which appeared in the March 1964 issue of the National Fisherman / Maine Coast Fisherman newspaper. Shirley Morong’s husband, […]

Filed Under: Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, Lighthouse History Tagged With: cape elizabeth, clifton morong, keeper, lighthouse, maine, seas, shirley morong, storms

Cape Elizabeth Two Lights

Keeper of Cape Elizabeth Light is Fatally Injured

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: March 1, 2020

Throughout the history of lighthouses, keepers could not tend the light or clean the tower from top to bottom without climbing a set of stairs to reach the lantern. It […]

Filed Under: Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, Lighthouse History Tagged With: cape elizabeth, joseph h upton, keeper, maine, staircase, two lights

Cape Elizabeth Light

A Tornado at Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: January 7, 2020

The following story appeared in the June 6, 1865 edition of The Portland Daily Press. James Mariner was the keeper of the Two Lights at Cape Elizabeth during this time. […]

Filed Under: Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, Lighthouse History Tagged With: 1865, cape elizabeth, james mariner, keeper, maine, tornado, two lights

William Kourakos Receives ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” Award

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: May 28, 2016

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 […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, cape elizabeth, east tower, keeper of the light award, lighthouse, restoration, william kourakos

2012 President's Award

J.B. Leslie Company is Presented with ALF’s 2012 President’s 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, Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Perkins Island Lighthouse, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: 2012, american lighthouse foundation, cape elizabeth, jb leslie company, lighthouse, owls head, pemaquid point, perkins island, portsmouth harbor, presidents award, rockland breakwater, Whaleback Lighthouse, wood island

Cape Elizabeth Light

Working to Keep Water Outside Where it Belongs

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: February 7, 2011

One of the most difficult aspects of lighthouse preservation is keeping water from finding its way inside a light tower. The battle seems endless at times, but one that must […]

Filed Under: Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse Tagged With: alan spier, american lighthouse foundation, cape elizabeth, jb leslie company, jim leslie, lantern, lighthouse, weather stablization

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