Goat Island Lighthouse in Kennebunk, Maine now Restored

The Goat Island Lighthouse in Kennebunk, Maine is now restored. The lighthouse, located off of Cape Porpoise, has been in existance for many years but it has just received a facelift with a reconstructed bell tower and other improvements. Read more in "It's like a walk back in time", The Portland Press Herald, October 13, 2011. Learn more about lighthouses in Maine.

Visitors Enjoy Maine Open Lighthouse Day

The Maine coast saw a lot of visitors taking a look at lighthouses on Maine's Open Lighthouse Day. Read more in "Visitors flock to lighthouses on Maine Open Lighthouse Day", Bangor Daily News, September 18, 2011.  Click here to learn more about lighthouses in Maine.

Maine's Open Lighthouse Day (Sep 17, 2011)

Maine is celebrating its third annual Open Lighthouse Day to be held September 17, 2011. This is an open house of Maine lighthouses and is designed to provide access to the public to all participating lighthouses on one day.  For more information about Maine lighthouses and Open Lighthouse Day see the links below:

Maine's Open Lighthouse Day

http://www.travel-maine.info/lighthouses.htm

Books about Lighthouses in Maine

Fall is a wonderful time to visit Maine.  Not only do we have the great fall foliage scenes but we have the coastline with its many lighthouses.  Visit our web page on Maine's lighthouses and visit our Amazon.com Associates store where we offer books about Maine lighthouses.

Shipwrecks, Cannibals, and Lighthouses off the Coast of Maine

"In December of 1710, the British merchant ship Nottingham Galley ran aground on Boon Island, a tiny pile of rocks off the coast from York, Maine. Although their ship was destroyed, all thirteen crew members and their captain, John Dean, made it safely onto the island.

Since the island is only 8 or 9 miles from the mainland, they initially thought someone would come and rescue them. They were mistaken. Whether because of bad weather or just bad luck, no ships came by for 21 days. Three weeks is a long time to spend on an island that's only 700 feet long, particularly when you don't have any food and it's the start of a Maine winter."

Read the rest of the tale in "Cannibals off the Coast of Maine" on the New England Folklore blog.

Little River Lighthouse (Cutler, Maine) Will Open to Public

The Little River Lighthouse will re-open to the public.  The lighthouse, one of many Maine lighthouses, is located on a 15-acre island off the coast of Cutler, Maine.  Read more in "Maine lighthouse opening to public", Seacoast Online, July 4, 2010.  Visit the website of the Friends of the Little River Lighthouse.

Maine Lighthouse Week - 3rd Full Week In June

The 3rd full week in June has been designated as "Maine Lighthouse Week". 

"§139. Maine Lighthouse Week

The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the 3rd full week in June as Maine Lighthouse Week to invite and urge the people of the State to observe this week in suitable places and with appropriate ceremony and activity to honor and commemorate the important role of lighthouses in Maine's history. [2001, c. 5, §1 (NEW).]"

Click here to learn more about lighthouses in Maine.

Historic Inns of Rockland, Maine offer Lobsters and Lighthouses

Read about Maine Lighthouse Week (third full week in June) and the associated activities to be held in Rockland, Maine.  See "Lobsters and Lighthouses at the Historic Inns of Rockland, Maine", Uptake Lodging, May 1, 2010.  Click here to learn more about lighthouses in Maine.  Click here to learn about historic inns of Rockland, Maine.

Owls Head Lighthouse in Maine to have Renovation Done

The lighthouse at Owls Head will have some renovation done by the American Lighthouse Foundation.  Weather causes deterioration to take place every year so upkeep is a yearly process.  Read more in "Work to begin on ronovation of Maine lighthouse", Boston.com, May 3, 2010.  Click here for a listing of Maine lighthouses.

Maine Lighthouses: Listing, Info, and News

Maine has many lighthouses to visit along its long and winding coast. For a listing of lighthouses with links to photographs and info click on the link below:

http://www.travel-maine.info/lighthouses.htm

Wood Island Lighthouse in Biddeford Pool, Maine Being Renovated

The Wood Island Lighthouse in Biddeford Pool, Maine is being renovated.  Read more in "Renovation of Historic Maine Lighthouse Continuing", WBZTV.com, December 1, 2009.  Read more about Maine lighthouses.

Ghost Stories and Maine's Lighthouses

Lighthouses have always been the scene of eerie ghost stories. There are two lighthouses in Maine that are the location of tales of ghosts who roam the premises. They are Goat Island Light and Boon Island Light. Read a story about ghosts who inhabit lighthouses of Maine in "The ghost of Goat Island Light", Seacoastonline.com, October 29, 2009.

Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine

Yesterday my wife and I visited the Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine. It is every bit as nice as the photos and paintings that I have seen of it. We stayed overnight at the Anchorage Inn right on Long Sands Beach in York, Maine. The Inn was nice and even though it was mid-November it was still doing some good business. There are lots of lighthouses in Maine; however, Nubble Lighthouse is one of the more scenic ones.

Maps of Maine Lighthouses

Are you looking for some info on Maine lighthouses? Perhaps an illustrated map of Maine lighthouses is what you need. These are available either folded or laminated (makes a great poster). Maine Lighthouses Illustrated Map & Guide

Today is Maine Lighthouse Day (September 12, 2009)

Today, September 12, 2009, is "Maine Lighthouse Day". For more information about lighthouses in Maine. Read all about "Open Lighthouse Day" by the Maine Office of Tourism.

Open Lighthouse Day in Maine (Sat, Sep 12th, 2009)

September 12, 2009 (Saturday) is "Open Lighthouse Day" in Maine. The event is designed to provide access to the public to all participating lighthouses on this one day. The intent is to increase awareness of Maine's maritime heritage and the rich history of its lighthouses and lighthouse keepers. For information on water tours and which lighthouses will be open visit "Open Lighthouse Day". Click here for information about lighthouses in Maine.

August 7th National Lighthouse Day

The publisher of the Maine-based Lighthouse Digest Magazine wants to make August 7th National Lighthouse Day. He believes that having an annual day where lighthouses are celebrated nationally will add to the recognition of and support of lighthouses across the nation. Read more in "Publisher Urges Recognition of National Lighthouse Day", MaineBusiness.com, May 31, 2009. Click here to learn more about lighthouses found in Maine.

Book: Maine Lighthouses and Documentation of Their Past

"Maine Lighthouses: Documentation of Their Past".

This book explores how lighthouse sites were selected, how they were constructed, who the lighthouse keepers were, and more. There are photos of the lighthouses as well. To read more about the book or to order it click on the link below:

Maine Lighthouses: Documentation Of Their Past

Guidebook: Lighthouses of Maine

"Lighthouse of Maine: A Guidebook and Keepsake" is a very nice book that profiles the lighthouses of Maine. "With more than forty-five lighthouses still standing, Maine is one of the most lighthouse-rich states in the country. This stunningly illustrated handbook profiles them all and offers complete information for travelers."

Lighthouses of Maine: A Guidebook and Keepsake (Lighthouse Series)

Visit Rockland, Maine

Rockland, Maine is a great destination if you want to visit the coast of Maine. There is fishing, boat tours, inns, and lighthouses in the Rockland area. Rockland has a Lobster Festival every year - the dates for 2009 are July 29th to August 2nd. For more information click on http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com/. While visiting Rockland you should check out the Maine Lighthouse Museum, the Farnsworth Art Museum, the Rockland Breakwater Light, and its many restaurants and inns.