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Matinicus Rock Light Station

A Happy New Year Day

By Bob Trapani, Jr. January 1, 2021

Words from the past can often find relevance in the presence – even when the circumstances have no direct connection. In a letter from the keepers of Matinicus Rock Light Station written ninety-two …

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St. Croix River Light Station

A Maine Lighthouse and its Connection to a National Christmas Tree

By Bob Trapani, Jr. December 25, 2020

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the American people were thrust into a state of shock and fear as a war that was engulfing much of the world had suddenly become all too …

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Cape Neddick Light

Nubble Light…Like no other Lighthouse at Christmastime

By Bob Trapani, Jr. December 22, 2020

Some traditions tarry through time and are simply observed, while others rekindle our spirits with a vibrant joy that is undiminished by familiarity. A decorated Cape Neddick Lighthouse – or Nubble …

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Portland Head Light 2020

Portland Head Light’s Christmas Wreath

By Bob Trapani, Jr. December 21, 2020

As Maine’s oldest sentinel, the 1791 Portland Head Light has presided over much in the way of history. Marking the entrance to Portland Harbor, the venerable beacon has stood a faithful watch during …

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Matinicus Rock

Thanksgiving at The Rock

By Bob Trapani, Jr. November 26, 2020

I was thinking how very different Thanksgiving 2020 feels compared to holidays in years gone by, and how – in some strange way, it mirrors aspects of many a Thanksgiving Day at offshore lighthouses …

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Doubling Point Light, Kennebec River

Doubling Point: A Light’s Short Move

By Bob Trapani, Jr. October 16, 2020

When one pours over early historical documents related to our nation’s lighthouses, there is ample evidence that a number of lights were considered inferiorly constructed, many were poorly equipped, …

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Rockland Breakwater

Rockland Breakwater Underwater During 1931 Storm

By Maine Lights Today Staff October 4, 2020

In recent years it is not unusual to see the south end of the Rockland Breakwater submerged during astronomical high tides or at high tide during big storms. These riveting scenes could be related to …

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2021 Maine Lighthouse Calendar

2021 Maine Lighthouse Calendar Released

By Maine Lights Today Staff October 3, 2020

We are excited to announce the release of our 2021 Maine Lighthouse Calendar! Throughout the year, we enjoy sharing many photos with you that shine a spotlight on our beloved Maine lighthouses via …

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Saddleback Ledge Light

Storm Wreaked Havoc on Maine Lighthouses

By Maine Lights Today Staff September 30, 2020

A late-winter storm caused major damage at a number of Maine lighthouses up and down the coast on March 2 and 3, 1947. At offshore lights like Saddleback Ledge, keepers no doubt were concerned for the …

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Browns Head Light

Foggy September at Browns Head Light in 1946

By Maine Lights Today Staff September 30, 2020

Given the fact that the last part of September 2020 encountered ample fog along the Maine coast, we thought it was worth looking back seventy-four years to another foggy September. Keeper Merrill E. …

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