Diane and Wade Barstow of ALF’s Cape Cod Chapter were presented with Len Hadley Volunteerism awards during the American Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, on May 7, 2017. Wade and Diane Barstow have been long time veteran overnight stay keepers at Race Point Light Station. […]
A Focus on the Coast Guard’s Lightkeeping Heritage during Maine Open Lighthouse Day
“The lighthouse and the lightship appeal to the interests and better instinct of man because they are symbolic of never-ceasing watchfulness, of steadfast endurance in every exposure, of widespread helpfulness.” – George R. Putnam, Commissioner, United States Lighthouse Service, 1910 to 1935 Maine’s lighthouses have a long and fascinating history as guardians of a rugged […]
Author of Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue to appear at Owls Head Light on September 10
Maine children’s author Angeli Perrow will be signing copies of her popular book, Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue, on Saturday, September 10 from 1 to 4 pm in the keeper’s house at Owls Head Light. In the 191 year history of Owls Head Light Station, “Spot” the dog may very well be the light station’s […]
Judy Klement Receives ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” Award
The American Lighthouse Foundation honored Judy Klement as a recipient of the “Keeper of the Light” award during the organization’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport on May 15, 2016. ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” award honors those individuals in the national lighthouse community who have contributed in a […]
Tom and Jaana Sheehan Receive ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” Award
The American Lighthouse Foundation presented Tom and Jaana Sheehan with the “Keeper of the Light” award during the organization’s annual Lighthouse Gala, which was held at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport on May 15, 2016. ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” award honors those individuals in the national lighthouse community who have contributed in a significant […]
Owls Head Lantern to be Repainted
In an effort to keep Owls Head Lighthouse looking its best, the Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, will be repainting the tower’s black lantern, iron railing and granite exterior gallery in 2015. The exterior’s white brickwork was repainted last year, and with the completion of the lantern project […]
