In recognition of the first anniversary of the January 2024 storms, Shelley Gallagher, director of Bristol Parks and Recreation, reflects on lessons learned by staff at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
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Midcoast fog bells sound again after restoration
The Pemaquid Peninsula has a new ring.
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Midcoast fog bells sound again after restoration
The Pemaquid Peninsula has a new ring.
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Maine summer cruises offer rock, reggae, oysters, lobster and more
Cruises out of Portland, Naples, Bath and Boothbay Harbor offer a variety of things to do and see while on board, from concerts and wine tastings to catching crustaceans and learning local history.
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Bristol’s storm recovery plans focus on Community Resilience Partnership
January storms eroded Bristol’s infrastructure. To rebuild, the town is taking steps to enroll in the state’s Community Resilience Partnership.
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Pemaquid Lighthouse in search of more docents
The 200-year-old lighthouse on Pemaquid Point is now seeking volunteers to keep doors open during the busy summer season.
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Harpswell, businessman to apply to take over stewardship of historic lighthouse
Harpswell Select Board members voted unanimously Wednesday evening to partner with the Presumpscot Foundation, a nonprofit founded by lighthouse owner Ford Reiche, to apply for ownership of Little Mark Island and stewardship of the monument that pins it to the waters of Harpswell Sound.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A unique celebration of Maine Open Lighthouse Day
Early each September, the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation sponsor Maine Open Lighthouse Day. The event provides an opportunity for the public to visit and explore many historic lighthouses and attracts more than 15,000 visitors each year. This year, the event was held on Sept. 9. […]
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No criminal investigation into Arrowsic lighthouse walkway collapse that injured 11
The collapse of the walkway led to a chaotic scene in which visitors fell tumbling to a mudflat several feet below.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Hundreds biked up to 100 miles on Sunday to support the Eastern Trail
More than 750 bikers gathered for the Maine Lighthouse Ride on Sunday, a fundraiser for the Eastern Trail Alliance. 25-, 40-, 62-, and 100-mile routes stretched from South Portland to as far as Kennebunkport.