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New Volunteers learn what it takes to be a “Keeper” at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: May 19, 2013

Keeping the lights today may be much different than the days when light stations were staffed, but make no mistake about it, the same level of dedication and responsibility associated […]

Filed Under: Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tagged With: 2013, american lighthouse foundation, friends of rockland harbor lights, lighthouse, rockland breakwater, volunteer orientation

Restoring the View from the Keeper’s House at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: May 13, 2013

Each year around twelve thousand visitors tour Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, many starting their experience high atop the light tower before going back down and retracing the steps of the bygone […]

Filed Under: Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tagged With: alf, curt lefebvre, friends of rockland harbor lights, lighthouse, rockland breakwater, rockland harbor, sash, west penobscot bay, window

Sally Cran is a FRHL 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism Award Recipient

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 12, 2013

Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights volunteer Sally Cran was presented with a 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism award during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at […]

Filed Under: Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tagged With: 2013, alf lighthouse gala, friends of rockland harbor lights, len hadley volunteerism award, lighthouse, rockland breakwater, sally cran

Jean Zunda is FPRL’s 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism Award Recipient

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 11, 2013

Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse volunteer Jean Zunda was nominated for a 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism award as part of the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was […]

Filed Under: Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, fprl, friends of pomham rocks lighthouse, gala, jean zunda, lighthouse, pomham rocks

Aaron Fox is FOWIL’s 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism Award Recipient

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 10, 2013

Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse volunteer Aaron Fox was presented with a 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism award during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at […]

Filed Under: Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: aaron fox, american lighthouse foundation, fowil, gala, lighthouse, wood island

Janice Hewins is the Cape Cod Chapter’s 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism Award Recipient

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 9, 2013

Cape Cod Chapter volunteer Janice Hewins was presented with a 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism award during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at the Sheraton […]

Filed Under: Race Point Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, cape cod chapter, janice hewins, len hadley volunteerism award, light station, lighthouse, lighthouse gala, race point

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A Spark Lights a Passion for Lighthouses within a Rhode Island Student

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: January 16, 2013

When volunteers take the time to share their knowledge and passion for lighthouses within the community, the results are sometimes immediately evident by the number of people who express an […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tagged With: alex dias, american lighthouse foundation, bullocks point, david kelleher, east providence, friends of pomham rocks lighthouse, lighthouse

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Prepping the Keeper’s House at Owls Head Light Station

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: January 14, 2013

With the anticipation of moving its headquarters to the keeper’s house at Maine’s Owls Head Light Station by mid-March 2013, the American Lighthouse Foundation is busy working to prepare the […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, keeper's house, light station, lighthouse, owls head, volunteer work

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Making a Great Thing even Better at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: January 14, 2013

A visit to Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is not only a memorable experience, but also a diversely educational one as well. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of ALF’s Friends of Portsmouth […]

Filed Under: Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Tagged With: 2013, american lighthouse foundation, friends of portsmouth harbor lighthouses, lighthouse, open house, portsmouth harbor

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A New Bright Shine at Wood Island Lighthouse

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: December 18, 2012

When the public visits Wood Island Lighthouse in 2013 they will once again have the opportunity to climb the spiral steps of granite that ascend to the top of the […]

Filed Under: Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, friends of wood island lighthouse, light emitting diodes, lighthouse, maine, vega industries, vlb-44 led, vrb-25 rotating beacon, wood island

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A “Connector” to Ongoing Restoration Work at Wood Island Light Station

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: November 8, 2012

In the same manner by which lighthouse history is an unbroken chain of time, events and vigilance, so too is our modern day effort to preserve the historic light station […]

Filed Under: Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, connector building, friends of wood island lighthouse, granite, hurricane sandy, jb leslie company, lighthouse, wood island

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ALF to open the Keeper’s House at Owls Head Light

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: November 3, 2012

The American Lighthouse Foundation is pleased to announce the newest addition to the list of historic lighthouse properties that the organization cares for – the keeper’s house at Maine’s Owls […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, friends of rockland harbor lights, keeper's house, lighthouse, maine, owls head

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