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Times when Browns Head Lighthouse was Extinguished

Times when Browns Head Lighthouse was Extinguished

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: March 10, 2018

The Fox Island Thoroughfare is a gorgeous inshore passage approximately seven miles in length, which leads from the east to west side of Penobscot Bay, between North Haven and Vinalhaven islands. Today, this protected passageway is a favorite for Maine windjammers and pleasure craft alike to leisurely traverse or drop anchor in one of its […]

Filed Under: Browns Head Lighthouse, Lighthouse History Tagged With: browns head, ice. fox islands thoroughfare, keeper, light station, lighthouse, north haven, vinalhaven

Wood Island Lighthouse Poem by a Keeper’s Wife

Wood Island Lighthouse Poem by a Keeper’s Wife

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: September 27, 2017

The following poem was penned by Elmenia P. Lurvey, wife of Wood Island lightkeeper W. F. Lurvey (1917-1923). The poem appeared in the Bar Harbor Times on February 14, 1923. Lines from a Lighthouse I am sitting beside this billowy ocean, And gazing on naught, but the sea and the sky; The crystal waves roll […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Lighthouse History, Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, friends of wood island lighthouse, keeper lurvey, light station, lighthouse, wood island

Diane and Wade Barstow Receive ALF Volunteer Awards

Diane and Wade Barstow Receive ALF Volunteer Awards

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 16, 2017

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. […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Race Point Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, cape cod chapter, Diane Barstow, len hadley volunteerism award, light station, race point, Wade Barstow

A Focus on the Coast Guard’s Lightkeeping Heritage during Maine Open Lighthouse Day

A Focus on the Coast Guard’s Lightkeeping Heritage during Maine Open Lighthouse Day

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: September 9, 2016

“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 […]

Filed Under: ALF News Tagged With: beacon, dcb-224, em1 tony robb, em3 alex tade, light station, lighthouse, maine open lighthouse day, portland head, united states coast guard, uscg aids to navigation team south portland, vls-46 led sector light

Author of Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue to appear at Owls Head Light on September 10

Author of Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue to appear at Owls Head Light on September 10

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: September 1, 2016

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 […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: 2016, american lighthouse foundation, angeli perrow, book signing, light station, lighthouse, maine open lighthouse day, owls head, september 10

Judy Klement Receives ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” Award

Judy Klement Receives ALF’s “Keeper of the Light” Award

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: June 10, 2016

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 […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: 2016, american lighthouse foundation, award, friends of wood island lighthouse, gala, judy klement, keeper of the light, light station, lighthouse, nonantum resort, wood island

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