We are well familiar with the fact that on July 2, 1776, the American Colonies declared their independence from Britain. The very next day the Continental Congress revised the declaration penned by an …
Four-Footed “Tour Guide” at Portland Head Light
For those who visit lighthouses today, we have become quite accustomed – and very appreciative, of all of the hardworking volunteers and staff that open our historic sentinels to the public. Thanks to …
Keeper at West Quoddy Head Deploys the Tried-and-True
The following news story appeared in the Boston Globe on April 22, 1932. The account appeared under the newspaper’s column, entitled, “Odd Items from Everywhere.” At the time, Eugene N. Larrabee …