Discover the People, Histories, and Stories Connected to 17 of Maine's Lighthouses in the Penobscot Bay & Western Mount Desert Island RegionMaine Lighthouses Included in this Book: Baker Island Light, Cranberry Isles, 1828 Bear Island Light, Cranberry Isles, 1839 Crabtree Ledge Light, Hancock, 1889 Egg Rock Light, Winter Harbor, 1875 Winter Harbor Light, Winter Harbor, 1856 Prospect Harbor Point Light, Gouldsboro, 1849 Petit Manan Light, Steuben, 1817 Narraguagus Light, Milbridge, 1853 Nash Island Light, South Addison, 1838 Moose Peak Light, Jonesport, 1826 Libby Island Light, Machiasport, 1822 Avery Rock Light, Machias, 1875 Little River Light, Cutler, 1847 West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec, 1808 Lubec Channel Light, Lubec, 1890 Saint Croix River Light, Calais, 1856 Whitlocks Mill Light, Calais, 1910 This full-color, 84-page book features the following information about each lighthouse: Alternative Names Location Tower Height Focal Plane Height Year Built First Lit Fog Signal Past Optics Present Optic Range Characteristics Year Automated Year Deactivated Status Lighthouse Keepers and Dates Served History of the Lighthouse Stories Connected to the Lighthouse Like bright stars in a constellation that dot Maine's coast and inland waterways, lighthouses are familiar beacons of hope for mariners and, like mariners, have plenty of stories to tell. From the history of their construction, and sometimes destruction, to births, deaths, romance, and shipwrecks, heroes, storms, and the daily lives of those connected to them, these pillars of light in the darkness and guiding sound in the fog are witnesses to the state of Maine and our country's historical maritime evolution. A strong connection exists between people and lighthouses, which are symbols of hope, faithful watchfulness, steadfast endurance through raging storms, and unwavering duty to the safety of others. Some were lonely outposts in the middle of the ocean where winter gales could blow 70mph, raising the seas so high they would crash over the top of the lighthouse, with keepers and their families knowing that with every break of the waves, it could be the last of the station and their lives. Others on the mainland became lively attractions and part of the community, with locals frequenting the station, often becoming friends with the keeper and their family, and curious summer visitors flocking to the station for lighthouse tours. Between 1791 and 1910, the government established 66 lighthouses along the Maine coast as maritime commerce increased. Discover the history of 17 of these lighthouses and the stories about the tireless and brave men, women, and their families who sacrificed the comforts of home and their safety to keep the lights burning and help mariners navigate these treacherous and often deadly waters. Read about their adventures, dangers they faced, lives they saved, friendships they forged, the animals who lived with them, comical moments, and the love many of them deeply felt for the unique and now vanished way of life living in a lighthouse