The University of New England (UNE), Maine’s largest independent university, and the American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF), a national leader in historic lighthouse preservation based in Maine, collaborated together on a […]
A UNE Student is Mapping the Future of Maine’s Lighthouses
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 […]
Ford Reiche Receives ALF’s Distinguished Community Service Award
On May 4, 2025, ALF honored Ford Reiche with a “Distinguished Community Service Award” during the organization’s annual Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine. The […]
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 […]
“Wave-Swept” – A Significant Film in the Making
By Rob Apse, Video Freelance Creative My history with lighthouses and why I’m making this film… My first feature documentary, The Last Lightkeepers, was really eye opening to the universe […]
“Lighthouses of Maine” named to the 2025 World Monuments Watch
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 […]
