Beginning May 17 and continuing through mid-October, the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Over 30,000 people from every state and all over the world visit the lighthouse each year. Opening the lighthouse for tours is made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (FPPL).

It takes many people to keep the lighthouse open that much and new volunteers are always welcome. If you love lighthouses, history and meeting people from all over the world, please consider becoming a FPPL docent. There are opportunities for everyone.

Those who can spare three hours a week or every other week are assigned a regular time slot. Others who can’t commit to a regular weekly schedule may prefer to be an alternate and help out on an "as needed" basis. We could also use help with maintenance projects and other areas.

If you are interested, please call Melanie Howe at 207-633-3222 and she can fill you in on the details. As an incentive if you become a volunteer now, you’ll be included in our June lobster bake. This is quite the feast and enjoyed by all. The annual lobster bake is paid for by FPPL as a way to honor and thank our volunteers.