The account below is one of the most unusual and terrifying events – at least initially, in Maine lighthouse history. One can only imagine how utterly frightened the keepers were when, without …
Whitehead Lightkeeper Praised in 1849
The following letter appeared in the Lime Rock Gazette, East Thomaston, Maine, on April 5, 1849. The lightkeeper lauded was William Perry, Jr. who served at Whitehead Lighthouse from 1840 to 1841, and …
Moose Peak – A 2019 Lighthouse Highlight
2019 is quickly coming to a close – and what a year it has been for Maine’s lighthouses! Inspiring restoration and maintenance work was carried out at lights such as Burnt Coat Harbor, Cape …
Flying Santa’s Lighthouse Connection Still Shines Bright
The Yuletide season is like no other time of year. Joy and kindness shine their brightest – and opportunities for memory-making are as boundless as the sparkle that embodies the Christmas holiday …
A Thanksgiving to Remember at Boon Island Light
As autumn’s vibrant personality gives way to burnt oranges and browns, our thoughts naturally gravitate to the approaching holiday season. Beginning with Thanksgiving, we happily immerse ourselves in …
Thanks for Keeping the Fog Out
Just for fun… The following excerpted letters appeared in the August and September 1952 issues of the Maine Coast Fisherman respectively: Thanks for Keeping the Fog Out Quoddy Head Light, Lubec – “A …
Rock Fed from a Barrel
The following account was penned by Coastguardsman Calvin Alley and published in the May 1951 issue of the Maine Coast Fisherman… U.S. Coast Guard Depot, Southwest Harbor: “Hope I am not too late …
No Port in a Storm Inside Boon Island’s Outhouses
The history of Boon Island Lighthouse is one of constant struggle with the sea. Throughout its days as a staffed light station, many a big storm threatened to wipe clean the islet upon which the …
An Earnest Plea for the Fog-Bell
The following except is from the book entitled, Captain Ben’s Book, by Capt. Benjamin J. Willard, which includes a mention about needing a fog bell at Portland Breakwater and the need for a light and …
Climb to the Top During Maine Open Lighthouse Day
Maine’s lighthouses have a long and fascinating history as guardians of a rugged and unforgiving coastline. For over two centuries, these sentinels have stood strong against raging storms, remained …