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Public Enjoys Coast Guard Exhibit during 2013 Lighthouse Challenge

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: July 23, 2013

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 […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: 2013, aids to navigation, aton, keeper's house, midcoast maine lighthouse challenge, owls head, united states coast guard, uscg ant southwest harbor

Memories & Songs of Owls Head Light at Owls Head Community Center

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: June 17, 2013

Whether you have ever imagined what it would be like to grow up at a lighthouse or have been inspired by the allure and romance of our coastal sentinels, you will not want to miss the program “Memories & Songs of Owls Head Light” on Saturday, June 29th, 7:00 pm at the Owls Head Community […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, friends of rockland harbor lights, keeper, light station, marla rogers, meg gaunce, owls head, songs of owls head

Owls Head Light “Shines” for Visitors on Opening Day

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: May 25, 2013

Opening day at Owls Head Lighthouse on May 25, 2013 came with fog draped over West Penobscot Bay and a northeast wind, gusting over 25-knots, carrying upon its shoulders a cold rain that doused any hope of dry warmth in the offing. Yet, despite the elements, volunteers from ALF’s Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights were […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, friends of rockland harbor lights, interpretive center, keeper's house, lighthouse, owls head

keepers house

Prepping the Keeper’s House at Owls Head Light Station

By: Bob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director Published: January 14, 2013

With the anticipation of moving its headquarters to the keeper’s house at Maine’s Owls Head Light Station by mid-March 2013, the American Lighthouse Foundation is busy working to prepare the dwelling for the transition – and the exciting opportunities it affords to preserve the historic house and share it with the general public. From a […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, keeper's house, light station, lighthouse, owls head, volunteer work

Owls Head

‘Tis the Season at Owls Head Light

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: December 6, 2012

Owls Head Lighthouse, perched high above West Penobscot Bay, is a majestic sight anytime of the year, but for the month of December the venerable tower has also donned a festive appearance as the holiday season descends upon us. With Christmas just weeks away, volunteers from the American Lighthouse Foundation and its local chapter, Friends […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, christmas, festive, friends of rockland harbor lights, holidays, owls head

keepers house

ALF to open the Keeper’s House at Owls Head Light

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: November 3, 2012

The American Lighthouse Foundation is pleased to announce the newest addition to the list of historic lighthouse properties that the organization cares for – the keeper’s house at Maine’s Owls Head Light Station. ALF, which already cares for the 1852 lighthouse at the historic site, will soon be opening the keeper’s house at Owls Head […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, friends of rockland harbor lights, keeper's house, lighthouse, maine, owls head

Owls Head Lighthouse

4th Annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day Set for September 15

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: July 14, 2012

For Immediate Release July 13, 2012 Media Contacts: United States Coast Guard First District Public Affairs (617) 223-8515 Kevin Gove On behalf of the Maine Office of Tourism (207) 620-9072 Bob Trapani, Executive Director American Lighthouse Foundation (207) 594-4174 AUGUSTA, Maine – The fourth annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day will take place rain or shine […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Little River Lighthouse, Owls Head Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Wood Island Lighthouse Tagged With: 2012, american lighthouse foundation, little river, maine office of tourism, maine open lighthouse day, owls head, pemaquid point, rockland breakwater, united states coast guard, wood island

Owls Head Lighthouse

Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge to be held June 23 & 24

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: June 18, 2012

The arrival of summer brings with it a chance to spend some great time with family and friends along the Maine coast by participating in the fifth annual Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge. The Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge is a fun-filled event being held on June 23th and 24th that “challenges” participants to visit seven lighthouses […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tagged With: 2012, dyce head, fort point, grindle point, lighthouse, maine lighthouse museum. penobscot marine museum, marshall point, midcoast maine lighthouse challenge, owls head, pemaquid point, rockland breakwater, us coast guard

Rockland Breakwater

Lobster Bake to Benefit Two ALF Midcoast Maine Lighthouses

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: June 6, 2012

If you like lobsters and lighthouses, then the American Lighthouse Foundation and its chapter, Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, have just the event for you! The organization is sponsoring a lobster bake on Saturday, June 23rd at 5:00 pm along the shores of Maine’s Rockland Harbor to benefit ALF and the lighthouses at Rockland Breakwater […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Owls Head Lighthouse, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, friends of rockland harbor lights, lighthouse, lobster bake, owls head, rockland breakwater, sharps point south

Goose Rocks

Lighthouse Sunset Cruise to benefit Rockland Breakwater & Owls Head Lights

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: June 1, 2012

The American Lighthouse Foundation and its local chapter, Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, invite the public to join them Friday, June 22, 2012 for a lighthouse sunset cruise along beautiful Penobscot Bay, which will feature seven Midcoast guiding lights. The cruise is a wonderful opportunity for participants to enjoy a close-up view of Browns Head […]

Filed Under: ALF News, Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tagged With: 2012, browns head, goose rocks, heron neck, june 22, midcoast maine lighthouse challenge, owls head, rockland breakwater, saddleback ledge, sunset cruise

2012 President's Award

J.B. Leslie Company is Presented with ALF’s 2012 President’s Award

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: May 10, 2012

The American Lighthouse Foundation held its annual lighthouse gala at the Four Points by Sheraton in Eastham, MA, on April 28, 2012. The organization’s signature event featured some wonderful lighthouse camaraderie, fundraising, a great meal and some Cape Cod lighthouses open for climbing (Nauset, The Three Sisters and Highland), but the highlight of the evening […]

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Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

Public Invited to Annual Meeting for the Friends of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: March 1, 2012

The Friends of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse will hold their annual meeting at the Rockland Yacht Club in Harbor Park on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 5:30 pm. The meeting is open to the public and will feature video and photography presentations by Craig Mathieson and Bob Trapani, Jr., in addition to updates on the exciting […]

Filed Under: Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Tagged With: american lighthouse foundation, annual meeting, friends of rockland breakwater lighthouse, lighthouse, owls head, rockland breakwater

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