>> Click to enlarge << Squirrel Point Light in October 2024 after the ...

Following the back-to-back storms in January 2024, the design for the footbridge leading to Squirrel Point Lighthouse was revised to enhance its resilience against severe weather conditions. This adjustment significantly increased the project’s cost, nearly doubling the original budget.

>> Click to enlarge << Squirrel Point Light on the Kennebec River in ... Photo by: Keith Lemont

Recently, over a dozen volunteers from Friends of Squirrel Point Light and The Nature Conservancy of Maine gathered on a sunny day to prepare the trail for the new bridge. This structure will provide improved access to both the Bald Head Preserve and the lighthouse property.

The Citizens for Squirrel Point are grateful to the community for its continued support of the lighthouse. Their mission—restoring the property while offering educational opportunities and public access—is sustained by community involvement.

The organization is approaching its fundraising goal to replace the footbridge across the marsh, thanks to contributions from generous donors, the Maine Lighthouse Trust, the Davis Family Foundation, and the Nature Conservancy of Maine. The new bridge is scheduled for delivery in the spring of 2025, and volunteers recently dedicated a day to trail preparation in anticipation of its arrival. A celebration is planned upon the bridge’s completion.

Looking ahead, the restoration of the light tower has been identified as a priority. The tower’s stone foundation, wooden sill, and door require urgent repairs to ensure both long-term preservation and visitor safety. You can learn more and stay informed about events and volunteer opportunities through the organization’s website, email newsletters, and Facebook page. Those wishing to support the ongoing restoration efforts of the Citizens for Squirrel Point can make contributions at www.squirrelpoint.org.

This story appeared in the Jan/Feb 2025 edition of Lighthouse Digest Magazine. The print edition contains more stories than our internet edition, and each story generally contains more photographs - often many more - in the print edition. For subscription information about the print edition, click here.