Journey up and down the Maine coast for any length of time and you will discover there is no place quite like Rockland Harbor. This important harbor is as authentic as its people – hardworking, …
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Many Reasons to Love Maine’s Lighthouses
The majestic sentinels of the Maine coast, some of the most beautiful and storied in the nation, transcend time as they continue to stand “watch” over the state’s rocky shorelines, remote islands and …
Keepers of the Lights
Though lighthouses are no longer staffed by resident keepers in this day and age of automation, there are still dedicated professionals watching over them. When a mariner or landlubber sees a …
Dedication and Tradition Still Shine Bright at the Lights
Thirty years have passed since the last lighthouse keeper stood watch at a Maine lighthouse. When Coast Guard keeper Bradley Culp “turned out the light” for the final time at Goat Island Lighthouse in …
Lighthouse Disabled
The following news story, entitled "Lighthouse Disabled," appeared in the Daily Kennebec Journal on February 7, 1903. At the time, Samuel John Cavanor was keeper of Ram Island Lighthouse. Keeper …
Winter Watchfulness at the Lights
The Maine winter of 2019-20 has not been overly remarkable to date. In some ways, it might even be considered a bit of a disappointment to those who love copious amounts of snow and ice, but still, …
Photoflash Bomb Damaged Keeper’s House at Mount Desert Rock Light
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 …
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 …