Last week’s twin storms caused unprecedented damage along the Maine coast, affecting homes, businesses, and infrastructure due to high winds and tides. While the exact cost of the destruction is still being calculated, several historic and cultural landmarks along the shoreline suffered significant damage. Here are some iconic Maine sites that were destroyed, damaged, or affected by the storms:
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse: This nearly 200-year-old lighthouse, featured on Maine’s quarter, sustained damage during the first storm, with parts of its fog bell house reduced to bricks. Bristol town officials plan to rebuild it at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park.
- Willard Beach Fishing Shacks: These three shacks, known for scenic photos at Fisherman’s Point in South Portland’s Willard Beach, were washed away by the storm. The buildings had interior timbers over 200 years old.
- Reid State Park: Located in Georgetown, Reid State Park’s beachfront experienced extensive erosion and flooding, resulting in its closure until further notice.
- Acadia National Park Shipwreck: While the storms didn’t directly damage anything, they unearthed a long-buried shipwreck. The Tay, a schooner that ran aground at Sand Beach in Acadia National Park in 1911, became visible again due to shifting sands.
