The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a story on February 12, 2026, highlighting the AIS-based messaging system called StationKeeper. This solution-based technology, which has been created by MotionInfo, […]
U.S. Coast Guard’s BOSN3 Patrick R. Brown Receives ALF’s Distinguished Community Service Award
On May 4, 2025, ALF honored BOSN3 Patrick R. Brown of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England with a “Distinguished Community Service Award” during the organization’s annual Gala, which […]
We are Keepers of the Light – Shine We Will!
The following was inspired by the can-do spirit of the American Lighthouse Foundation’s dedicated team of volunteers, partners and supporters – who together, are helping safeguard our historic lighthouse sites… […]
Stabilizing a Small Building Provides Big Inspiration
From a perennial perspective, oil houses were the smallest structures established at historic light stations. Despite their one-time importance, these little buildings are often overlooked by the public when observed […]
FPHL’s Sharon White, Dave Garabedian, Pat Heffernan and Kaye Heffernan Receive ALF Volunteer Awards
Sharon White, Dave Garabedian, Pat Heffernan and Kaye Heffernan of the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses were presented with ALF Len Hadley Volunteer Awards during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual […]
Looking Back on 2022 – Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
By Michelle Shaw, Chairperson for ALF’s chapter, Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses The 2022 season at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse was very successful. The Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses (FPHL) hosted […]
