Elaine P. Jones, Department of Marine Resources Tue, 12/22/2020 - 8:30am
The restored Burnt Island Lighthouse and Keeper’s Dwelling. Elaine Jones photo
The 1868 two-cent coin that fell to the ground when lead carpenter Marc Holbrook removed the siding. Elaine Jones photo
Carpenter Marc Holbrook with the coins – the 1868 two-cent coin and a 2020 quarter – which were placed in the siding of the structure. Elaine Jones photo
The goal to preserve the strength, beauty, and legacy of the Burnt Island Light Station has been met. Boothbay Harbor’s beloved lighthouse will shine on for at least another 200 years, thanks to the hundreds of generous donors. The restoration project was an enormous undertaking that saved a maritime treasure for the state of Maine and for future generations. As an educational and recreational facility, it will continue to positively impact the Boothbay region and those who venture ashore.
JOSEPH CHARPENTIER
Boothbay Harbor’s first grand-scale lobster buoy tree. JOSEPH CHARPENTIER/Boothbay Register
From left, Tom Minerich, Eric Marden, Dianne Gimbel, Mark Gimbel, Eric Gimbel and Tim Weatherby. Courtesy photo
JOSEPH CHARPENTIER/Boothbay Register
Pier 1 in Boothbay Harbor is now illuminated with the town’s first large-scale Christmas buoy tree. The 20-foot wooden structure weighs in at 3,000 pounds and is outfitted with 800 lobster-pot buoys, 1,000 lights and is topped by a giant metal lobster. Over 20 businesses and people pitched in with money, manpower and materials.
Windjammer Emporium owner Mark Gimbel organized the construction procuring buoys from Bangor-based Mainely Buoys and ordering lights, Knickerbocker Group engineered and constructed the base, and Marden Builders owner Eric Marden used his bin lift to cover the high spots.
JOSEPH CHARPENTIER
Boothbay Harbor’s first grand-scale lobster buoy tree. JOSEPH CHARPENTIER/Boothbay Register
From left, Tom Minerich, Eric Marden, Dianne Gimbel, Mark Gimbel, Eric Gimbel and Tim Weatherby. Courtesy photo
JOSEPH CHARPENTIER/Boothbay Register
Pier 1 in Boothbay Harbor is now illuminated with the town’s first large-scale Christmas buoy tree. The 20-foot wooden structure weighs in at 3,000 pounds and is outfitted with 800 lobster-pot buoys, 1,000 lights and is topped by a giant metal lobster. Over 20 businesses and people pitched in with money, manpower and materials.
Windjammer Emporium owner Mark Gimbel organized the construction procuring buoys from Bangor-based Mainely Buoys and ordering lights, Knickerbocker Group engineered and constructed the base, and Marden Builders owner Eric Marden used his bin lift to cover the high spots.