False Claim France's La Jument lighthouse pays staff millions persist online
Online claims that the French government has offered to pay $1.2 million dollars per year for a person to staff the famous La Jument lighthouse off the coast of Brittany have spread across the internet.
The lighthouse, however, has been automated since 1991 - and both a French maritime authority and the tourism board for the island of Ouessant, where the beacon is located, told AFP the claim was false.
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World's most iconic lighthouses: A list
For centuries, lighthouses have been serving as beacons of safety for sailors traversing treacherous waters.
These historical structures not only provide a peek into maritime history but also remain architectural marvels in coastal towns across the globe.
Click here to see more of Cape Hatteras on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Newburyport lighthouse, MA, offers one-of-a-kind dining experience
There are plenty of dining options in Newburyport, but one spot stands high above the rest - at the top of the Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light.
The Lighthouse Preservation Society manages reservations for the unique dining experience.
Click here to see more of Newburyport Harbor on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Your Town 2025: The West Pierhead Lighthouse in Oswego County
For this week of Your Town 2025, CNY Central will take you to Oswego County.
The West Pier Lighthouse was first built in the Oswego Harbor in 1934.
Click here to see more of Oswego West Pierhead on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Shine on, Lighthouses
Vermilion presents "Live at the Lighthouse," a musical interlude of concerts form 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday evenings through Aug 31.
Speaking of lighthouses, the Marblehead landmark is one of the oldest and is still operational.
Click here to see more of Vermilion and Marblehead on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Sand, lime & horse hair: Pictured Rocks uses 1900s methods to rehab Au Sable Lighthouse keeper's quarters, MI
Here's a home renovation you won't find on the HGTV: replastering a lighthouse keeper's station built in 1909 using horse hair.
Park staff are rehabilitating the plaster of the Head Keeper's Quarters at the Au Sable Light Station this summer using traditional methods.
Click here to see more of Au Sable on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Tour America's iconic lighthouses this summer
Tall, serene and stark in contrast to the landscape, there's something mysterious yet beautiful about lighthouses.
These iconic structures, built as early as 1716, provide a beacon of light and guidance to mariners to protect them from jagged coastlines and to help them follow shipping routes.
Click here to see more of Port Isabel on the USLHS Research Catalog
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East Brother Lighthouse, CA, seeks $750K to save historic pier and gangway
The non-profit organization that oversees Richmond's historic East Brother Light Station is currently seeking funds to complete much needed repairs to both the station's pier and gangway, and is seeking donations to help cover the cost.
East Brother Light Station, Inc., announced on Wednesday a campaign to raise $750,000 to replace the pier and gangway, which provide the only access to the island.
Click here to see more of East Brother on the USLHS Research Catalog
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South Portland, ME, celebrates 150 years of its iconic, diminutive "Bug" lighthouse
The Portland Breakwater Light, affectionately known as Bug Light, was a South Portland landmark long before lending its image to the city's logo.
The 24-foot-tall white beacon celebrates its 150th birthday this year.
Click here to see more of Portland Breakwater on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Curtis Island Lighthouse Foundation, ME, issues a Community Vision Report
The Curtis Island Lighthouse Foundation has completed its Curtis Island Community Vision Report, describing that it is a comprehensive document that captures the collective aspirations of Camden Residents for the future of Curtis Island.
The report, a culmination of months of community engagement, outlines a shared vision for preserving the island's historical significance.
Click here to see more of Curtis Island on the USLHS Research Catalog
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