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Storm at Pemaquid Point

Before the Hour of Need

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: January 7, 2025

One year ago to the day, I journeyed to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse during a snowstorm. For there is something about the winter elements and lighthouses that I find myself irresistibly […]

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Grindle Point Light

Remaining Vigilant with the Approach of the 2024-25 Storm Season

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: November 13, 2024

The American Lighthouse Foundation and its partners (Maine Preservation and The Presumpscot Foundation) have recently undertaken various initiatives to help safeguard historic light stations from the effects of severe weather. […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Lighthouses and Climate / Storm News, Storm & Mitigation Committee Tagged With: 2024, american lighthouse foundation, bob trapani, brad miller, climate change, Ford Reiche, January, maine, Maine Preservation, no place to hide, portland head, Resiliency, rising sea levels, storm and mitigation, storm surge, storms, tara kelly, the presumpscot foundation

EM1 Chase Miller

Learn How the Coast Guard “Keeps a Good Light” during Maine Open Lighthouse Day

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: September 12, 2024

If you visit Fort Point, Owls Head or Portland Head lights during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on Saturday, September 14th, you will be greeted by friendly personnel from the United […]

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Owls Head Lighthouse

Maine Open Lighthouse Day is set to Shine on September 14

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: September 7, 2024

Maine’s iconic sentinels of the sea will assume center stage during the 15th annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day, which will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Around a dozen […]

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Goat Island Light Station

ALF Partners with Maine Preservation on World Monument’s Fund 2025 Watch List Nomination

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: May 2, 2024

The American Lighthouse Foundation has partnered with Maine Preservation to nominate all 66 Maine lighthouses to the World Monuments Fund 2025 Watch List. The World Monuments Fund (WMF), which is […]

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Portland Head Light

Maine Open Lighthouse Day will Shine Bright on September 11th

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: August 31, 2021

Maine’s iconic coastal sentinels will take center stage during Maine’s 12th Annual Open Lighthouse Day, to be held Saturday, September 11, 2021. Around a dozen lighthouses will welcome visitors with […]

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