Light Station Acquired in 2006 is a Work in Progress: Soundings Magazine
16 November, 2011
Rising from one of two granite ledges known as the Cuckolds, the historic fog signal and light station--the first transferred under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000--has stood sentry over the approaches to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in some fashion for 119 years. Now, a band of volunteers and some paid contractors are re-building and restoring it. |
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The Rebirth of Cuckolds Lighthouse
6 October, 2011
Less than ten years ago no one could have imagined the epic
restoration and rebuilding that would take place this year at
the historic Cuckolds Fog Signal and Lighthouse Station in
Boothbay Harbor, Maine. In fact it was only seven short years
ago that the lighthouse was slated for demolition to be replaced
by a fiberglass pole with a lamp on the top. |
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Cuckolds: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
3 September, 2011
Now that people can see signs of restoration, repair and rebuilding at the Cuckolds Fog Signal & Light Station, Cuckolds Council members are fielding many questions from interested visitors, residents, and volunteers. These answers address the most often asked questions |
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The Cuckolds: Rescue and Restoration Progress
4 August, 2011
Now that the Cuckolds is being rebuilt, many people are asking what's going on and why. This article discusses what it takes to rescue, restore and rebuild a substantial structure on an offshore isalnd in the middle of sometimes turbulent waters. |
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Rebuilding the Cuckolds: Marden Builders' Newest Challenge
25 July, 2011
The Cuckolds Fog Signal and Light Station Council engaged Marden Builers as the contracting team to repair, restore and rebuild the historic Cuckolds Fog Signal and Light Station. Building on the Cuckolds Island offers unique challenges and great opportunities to exercise problem solving skills and Marden Builders is confident thay can handle anything that arises. |
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Hancock Lumber Demonstrates Unprecedented Commitment to Boothbay Peninsula
26 August, 2010
Creating a new and unprecedented partnership with the Cuckolds Fog Signal and Light Station, Hancock Lumber is donating all of the building materials for the Cuckolds restoration. This commitment has a retail market value of $150,000 – $200,000. But the value of the Hancock contribution is far beyond the “material”. |
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The "Kids" Are All Right
19 August, 2010
One year old goat sisters, Blondie and Luna, arrived on the western Cuckolds Island in late July 2010 for their first summer job on an island. |
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Bosarge Family Foundation Gift Spurs Cuckolds Rescue
5 August, 2010
The Bosarge Foundation has committed $750,000 as well as additional personal and material support to the Cuckolds Rescue. This gift includes a two-for-one matching challenge to help complete the capital campaign. |
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Western Cuckolds Clean Up Underway
22 July, 2010
Spirited volunteers turned out on July 17, 2010 to clean up the Western Cuckolds Island, preparing it for kayakers' visits, camping, picnicing and recreation |
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Construction Begins on the Cuckolds
15 July, 2010
On July 7, 2010, Skip Rideout, Rideout Marine, delivers the first barge full of building materials. Pete Rawden and crew, joined by several other community volunteers, have begun construction of the Boathouse, the access ways, and repairs to the conical Light structure, i.e., stabilization, roof repairs, iron railing repairs, and painting! |
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Power to the Cuckolds
10 September, 2009
Two cables that carried electric power from Southport Island to the Cuckolds lighthouse, once thought removed, were located by a deep sea diver. The cables are in surprisingly good condition and there are hopes that they can be re-connected. |
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The Cuckolds Rescue Challenge
28 August, 2008
Receipt of a generous contribution from Bill and Kate Horgan of Little Hunting Island will make it possible to begin rebuilding the shipways on the Cuckolds Island. To further spur rescue efforts, Rick Dickenson, artist and owner of a gallery in Boothbay Harbor, donated an original oil painting of the light as it looks today. |
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