Maine Office of Tourism, Augusta, ME (September 10, 2013) – The State of Maine’s fifth annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 14th with lighthouses open throughout the state and free entry available to visitors on this one day. The popular event is coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard in partnership with […]
Join Us for a Lighthouse Sunset Cruise on West Penobscot Bay
The American Lighthouse Foundation and its chapter, Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, invite the public to join them Friday, September 13, 2013 for a lighthouse sunset cruise featuring five Midcoast guiding lights. The cruise is a wonderful opportunity for participants to enjoy close-up views of the following lighthouses: Indian Island at the entrance to Rockport […]
National Lighthouse and Lighthouse Preservation Day is Designated
PRESS RELEASE AUG. 1, 2013 American Lighthouse Council Contact: Donald J. Terras, President (djterras@grossepointlighthouse.net) The past and future of lighthouses will be celebrated on August 7, 2013, now federally designated as National Lighthouse and Lighthouse Preservation Day. The designation came with the unanimous passage of a Senate resolution marking the date as the 224th anniversary […]
Public Enjoys Coast Guard Exhibit during 2013 Lighthouse Challenge
The annual Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge offers the general public a fun-learning way to experience the lights up close and personal by having the opportunity to climb to the top of seven Midcoast sentinels and enjoy the rich history and beauty that surrounds these special places. This year’s event, sponsored by the American Lighthouse Foundation […]
New Volunteers learn what it takes to be a “Keeper” at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
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 with the care of a lighthouse remains unchanged. This was the message that was conveyed to a group of new volunteers who assembled at Rockland […]
Sally Cran is a FRHL 2013 ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism Award Recipient
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 the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel on May 4, 2013. Sally Cran is a founding member of the Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, originally named Friends […]