Thomaston Place Auction to Benefit Cuckolds Rescue
7 January, 2012
The Cuckolds Light recently acquired a significant collection of nautical items that are now for sale in a 50 lot nautical section of the Thomaston Place Auction Galleries' January 28 and 29, 2012 auction. These items include pond yachts, half-hulls, fittings, instruments and lanterns, and more. This collection even includes a searchlight from JFK's PT boat. All items are being sold to directly benefit the Cuckolds Rescue. |
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The Cuckolds Council Thanks Knickerbocker Woodworking for Custom Doors
26 August, 2011
Knickerbocker Woodworking, the cabinet shop of Knickerbocker Group, is designing and constructing three mahogany entrance doors for the Cuckolds Fog Signal and Light Station. These doors will cover the principal light station entrances and will replicate the original doors. Knickerbocker Woodworking is generously donating the doors to the Cuckolds Council to assist in the rebuilding and restoration of the Light Station. |
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The Cuckolds: Rescue and Restoration Progress
22 August, 2011
Many people ask what’s going on at the Cuckolds and why. What does it take to rescue, restore, and rebuild a substantial structure on an offshore island in the midst of sometimes turbulent waters?
Ed Green, Member of the Cuckolds Rescue Team and Volunteer Construction Manager, talks about the challenges inherent in re-building an historic lighthouse. |
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Hancock Lumber Demonstrates Unprecedented Commitment to Boothbay Peninsula
20 July, 2011
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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Bosarge Family Foundation gift spurs Cuckolds rescue
20 July, 2011
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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Paul G. Coulombe Steps Ashore at the Cuckolds
20 July, 2011
Paul Coulombe steps ashore at the Cuckolds and steps up as a big contributor, generously commiting $300,000 to the endeavor to rebuild the lighthouse. “Every boater knows the Cuckolds. It’s the entrance to our home town,” said Paul. “But few have ever had the privilege or experience of stepping ashore on this island...I want to see this place come alive..." |
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They’re Baaaack! Goats Return to Cuckolds Island
17 July, 2011
Goldie and Daisy, two Savannah Boer goats are now happily settling into their summer cottage on the Western Cuckolds Island. They were hired by the Cuckolds Council to do their summer jobs — welcoming visitors to the island, and cleaning up the island in a carbon emission-free way. They trim the vegetation, and you will be pleased to know — they particularly love to eat poison ivy |
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Thanks to Unsung Cuckolds Heroes
3 July, 2011
Many people in our community are generously giving much of themselves and their resources to support the Cuckolds Rescue. Some are true unsung heroes who have been, and continue to provide service, skills, and support quietly, selflessly, and consistently to rescue the Cuckolds Fog Signal and Light Station. |
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Western Cuckolds Cleaned Up for Kayakers’ Visits!
17 July, 2010
Spirited Cuckolds Volunteer Corps and Maine Island Trail members turned out on July 17, 2010 to clean up the Western Cuckolds island, preparing it for kayakers' visits, camping, picnicking, and recreation. |
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Cuckolds Construction Begins
7 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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