Sweeping in from the southeast with a sense of unrestrained dynamism, the gale of November 17, 2010 lashed the Maine coast with wind, rain and swells, but its impressive power once again failed to …
Lighthouses
Winter’s Northeast Gales begin Flexing their Muscle along Maine’s Coast
The calendar shows that we’ve just wrapped up the first week of November, but already this month the coast of Maine has witnessed two northeast gales spin their counterclockwise fury along the state’s …
An Island Child’s View of the Lights at Matinicus Rock
By reading your share of lighthouse books and articles, you will acquaint yourself with some of the most romantic and poetic descriptions of the lights and the keepers who tended them. We cherish …
A Face in the Clouds…Happy Halloween
Since it is Halloween, I thought this was a fun picture to share. It was taken on October 29th at Race Point Light Station on Cape Cod. Though not a Maine moment, here is wishing everyone a Happy …
When the Tides of Penobscot Bay Conquer the Mighty Rockland Breakwater
The Rockland Breakwater may well be considered a Midcoast Maine gateway offering those who tread upon its crown of stone the opportunity to “go to sea” on Penobscot Bay without ever needing a …
John Gaspie – A Keeper of the Lights, Crosses the Bar
To all who knew John Gaspie in the lighthouse community, he was affectionately known as “Keeper John” for a variety of reasons that included his Coast Guard service (1939-46), volunteer work at the …
