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SENATOR COLLINS VISITS WOOD ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE IN BIDDEFORD
Collins impressed with group’s efforts to preserve Maine’s lighthouse heritage
August 24, 2007
U.S. Senator Susan Collins recently toured Wood Island Lighthouse in Biddeford. She was invited to visit the historic lighthouse by members of the American Lighthouse Foundation which is dedicated to saving America’s beautiful lighthouses.
“Maine is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful lighthouses in our country,” said Senator Collins. “For centuries, they have served as beacons of hope for ships, sailors, and fishermen navigating the stormy seas. As they age, we must renew our commitment to maintaining these symbols of our state’s maritime heritage. I want to thank the American Lighthouse Foundation, executive director Bob Trapani, and all of its members who are dedicated to preserving these historic structures for our next generation.”
The Wood Island Lighthouse was authorized by President Thomas Jefferson. Senator Collins’ visit was an opportunity for her to see, firsthand, the challenges and the value of the American Lighthouse Foundation’s efforts to preserve eleven Maine lighthouses, including Wood Island, Pemaquid Point, Little River, Rockland Breakwater, Boon Island, Halfway Rock, Cape Elizabeth, Prospect Harbor, Perkins Island, Ram Island Ledge, and Whaleback.
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