When Maine’s light stations were staffed by keepers and their families, Christmastime was more than a heartwarming holiday. Anticipation of Christmas was something that buoyed the lonely spirits of …
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A Maine Lighthouse and its Connection to a National Christmas Tree
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 …
Thanksgiving at The Rock
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 …
Doubling Point: A Light’s Short Move
When one pours over early historical documents related to our nation’s lighthouses, there is ample evidence that a number of lights were considered inferiorly constructed, many were poorly equipped, …
2021 Maine Lighthouse Calendar Released
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 …
Storm Wreaked Havoc on Maine Lighthouses
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 …
Foggy September at Browns Head Light in 1946
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. …
Fresnel Lens Claim at Libby Island Light
The following small mention about the origins of a Fresnel lens that was claimed to have been installed in Libby Island Lighthouse appeared in the January 22, 1898 edition of the Lewiston Sunday …
Maine’s Grace Darling
The report below appeared in The Republican Journal, Belfast, on June 10, 1897. Though The Republican Journal, and an earlier report in the Rockland Courier Gazette, recorded the name of the teenage …
In a Maine Lighthouse
The following small article appeared in November 1913 issue of The Ladies Home Journal. The article does not mention which lighthouse in Penobscot Bay, nor the name of the keeper – both probably by …