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lighthouse
noun
light·house
ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a structure (such as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators
2
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Approved by George Washington and first illuminated in 1791, the lighthouse predates Maine’s statehood and remains an active aid to navigation on the rocky coast of Maine.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The Doberman alerted them to the presence of something in the pile of wood and started pulling the women back toward the front of the lighthouse.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard after it was decommissioned in the 90's when the preservation society took over the maintenance.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Near Acadia National Park, Ellsworth and Swans Island have attractions in their own right, like unique local businesses, lighthouses, and secluded beaches.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The Doberman alerted them to the presence of something in the pile of wood and started pulling the women back toward the front of the lighthouse.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard after it was decommissioned in the 90's when the preservation society took over the maintenance.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Near Acadia National Park, Ellsworth and Swans Island have attractions in their own right, like unique local businesses, lighthouses, and secluded beaches.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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lighthouse
noun
light·house
-ˌhau̇s
: a tower with a powerful light at the top that is built on or near the shore to guide sailors at night
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