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flag Owls Head Light Station in Maine celebrated its 200th anniversary on September 10, 2025, marking two centuries of guiding ships through Penobscot Bay.

flag Owls Head Light Station in Maine marked its 200th anniversary on September 10, 2025, celebrating two centuries of guiding ships through Penobscot Bay since its original 1825 lighting and 1852 rebuild. flag The lighthouse, now automated and overseen by the U.S. Coast Guard, is maintained by volunteers from the American Lighthouse Foundation, who offer public tours and preserve its history. flag Former keeper Gorham Rowell, who lived there from 1974 to 1976, returned for the event, recalling his time there as a lasting personal connection and describing the site as a source of strength. flag He painted the keeper’s house spruce green to improve its appearance, a detail still visible. flag The station houses one of only eight Fresnel lenses in Maine, using a 1,000-watt bulb to project a powerful beam. flag The anniversary celebration included free refreshments, tours, and stories, highlighting the lighthouse’s enduring cultural and historical value as a symbol of American maritime heritage.

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