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The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) Gwennap Head said on social media the fog horn had been sounding "all day, all night" and "a set of ear plugs might be a good investment".
BRISTOL, Maine — A fierce storm tore apart one of Maine’s most familiar historic buildings. The old Fog Bell House at Pemaquid Point suffered heavy damage when the wall facing the ocean was ...
A strong storm in the Northeast severely damaged the Pemaquid Point Light in Maine. Despite the extensive destruction, caretakers are optimistic about rebuilding the damaged portions.
The lighthouse started operating in 1910 after a devastating storm five years earlier prompted a shipping executive to lobby the federal government for its construction.
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.
Dive into the enchanting world of resin art with this mesmerizing tutorial on creating an ocean scene inside a light bulb, complete with a miniature lighthouse diorama. This project combines ...
From 1904 to 1967, the floating lighthouse weathered every storm and survived every near miss from the ocean liners, cargo ships and fishing boats that often passed too close for comfort.
On the French Atlantic coast, the striking lighthouse is threatened with demolition as the sea moves closer to the structure. The battle against the tides seems to be lost - to the indignation of ...
The caretakers of part of one of Maine’s most beloved lighthouses say they believe a damaged portion of the structure can be rebuilt. A strong storm that brought high winds and heavy rains to ...
Now becoming obsolete, lighthouses face storms, damage, and dwindling funds. Here is an exception. Plus: lighthouse tours, overnight stays.