MAINE PUBLIC • March 19, 2024
Having suffered millions in damages from this winter's coastal storms, the World Monument Fund (WMF) will consider designating Maine’s lighthouses as threatened heritage sites. Maine Preservation — a non-profit dedicated to preserving Maine's historic sites — submitted the proposal in conjunction with the American Lighthouse Association. The groups say the December and January storms caused millions in damages to the lighthouses caused by high winds and powerful waves.