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In their election night speeches, Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre both pledged to find ways to work with other parties to protect Canadians against the threats of tariffs and annexation from U.S. President Donald Trump. Matt Galloway discusses what kind of common ground the parties can find, and whether they'll differ on things like housing and the energy sector, with two newly re-elected MPs: Conservative Chris d'Entremont and Liberal Dominic LeBlanc.

Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin has the latest on a post-election call and upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative MP-elect Chris d'Entremont explains what he thinks went wrong during the party's campaign and calls for 'better relationships' between provincial and federal conservatives. Plus, NDP MP-elect Heather McPherson and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May chart the future for their respective parties following dramatically reduced vote shares. 

Conimicut Lighthouse in 2007. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. This episode has two segments. First is a new interview with Mayor Frank Picozzi of Warwick, Rhode Island, about the recent exterior restoration of Conimicut Lighthouse, which is owned by the city. The major project at the 1883 cast-iron caisson "sparkplug style" tower was carried out in 2024 by Abcore Restoration. Sakonnet Lighthouse in 2010. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont Next is an abridged version of an interview first heard in late 2019 with Scott Brown, president of Friends of Sakonnet Lighthouse. The 1882 "sparkplug" off Little Compton, Rhode Island, was restored in 2012 with funding from the federal Transportation Enhancement Program combined with privately raised funds.

Le venture capital européen entre dans une nouvelle phase, marquée par l'exigence de scalabilité, la pression réglementaire et l'omniprésence de l'intelligence artificielle. Pierre Entremont, cofondateur de FRST Capital, défend une approche radicale : investir dès le Day One sur la qualité humaine des fondateurs. Le fonds mise sur des profils d'exception capables de bâtir des licornes européennes à forte croissance. L'IA est désormais un prérequis, tout comme la capacité à transmettre une vision claire et une exécution rapide. Mais le retard structurel de l'Europe face aux États-Unis continue de freiner l'essor des géants technologiques.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/frenchweb-business--3299227/support.

The strait between Bristol and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, was busy in the early 1800s, with all manner of vessels passing between Narragansett Bay to the west and Mount Hope Bay to the east. A lighthouse was built on the Bristol side in 1855, with a small brick dwelling and a lighthouse tower attached to its southern end. The lighthouse's days as an aid to navigation ended with the construction of the Mount Hope Bridge in 1929, almost directly over the lighthouse. The lantern was removed and the property passed into private ownership. Bristol Ferry Lighthouse, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont Simon and Laura Thomas Owners Carol and Bob Lundin restored the building and had a new lantern room fabricated and installed in the 1990s. Today, the lighthouse is owned by Simon and Laura Thomas and managed as an inn, with bookings available through AirbnB and Vrbo. Simon and Laura are interviewed in this episode along with Rhode Island marine photographer Matthew Cohen. Judianne Point co-hosts. Below: inside Bristol Ferry Lighthouse, photos by Jeremy D'Entremont

This is an edited version of the second part of an interview with Dave and Lynn Waller, owners of Graves Lighthouse in outer Boston Harbor, a classic wave-swept granite tower on a barren, rocky ledge. The interview was first heard in May 2020 in episode 61. L to R: Bob Trapani Jr., Dave Waller, and Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont in 2020 Dave Waller built this first-order Fresnel lens in his Malden, MA, home. One of the subjects discussed is the “Franklens” created by Dave Waller and friends — a first-order Fresnel lens made of spare panels from various Chance Brothers lenses. Also discussed are the observation of wildlife near Graves Ledge, the experience of changing weather and storms at such a dramatic location, the conversion of the oil house into living space, the many challenges of restoration in a place that's often inaccessible, and the Wallers' partnership with well-known Boston philanthropist Bobby Sager. Taking part in the interview along with Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont is Bob Trapani, Jr., executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Graves Light, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont

March 5, 2025: Scott D'Entremont, CRO from Parlance, explores how Parlance's conversational AI technology is transforming the often overlooked healthcare voice channel. D'Entremont reveals how their AI solutions handle everything from appointment inquiries to complex routing across thousands of destinations.Key Points:01:18 Conversational AI in the Call Center04:11 Challenges and Solutions in Call Management07:01 Standardizing Healthcare WorkflowsSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: This Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Fred Mikkelsen This is an edited version of an interview first heard in episode 43 in January 2020. Conimicut Lighthouse is a cast-iron caisson structure built in 1883 to mark a dangerous shoal at the mouth of the Providence River. 18-year-old Coast Guardsman Frederick Mikkelsen was assigned to the station in 1958. One of his most memorable experiences in his three years at the lighthouse was a 1960 hurricane. Shortly after Fred Mikkelsen left, Conimicut became one of the last lighthouses in the nation to be converted to electricity. The light was automated and the resident keepers were reassigned in 1963. The lighthouse is owned today by the City of Warwick, RI, and it has recently been restored. Conimicut Lighthouse, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont

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Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, photo by Gary Point Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is at the northern end of Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, offshore from the community of Riverside. Alex Dias joined the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse (a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation) in 2012, but his fascination with lighthouses dates back to 2005 when he was in the 5th grade. He's been involved with virtually every aspect of the group, including the development of the museum inside the keeper's quarters, the ongoing restoration of the building inside and out, and helping to facilitate public tours. Alex has a captain's license and brings many guests out to the lighthouse, in addition to serving as a tour guide himself. Alex Dias Alex became the chairman of the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse earlier this year, and he's on the board of directors of the American Lighthouse Foundation. He received a Len Hadley Volunteerism Award from the foundation in 2017. His brother, Adam, is also a volunteer and currently serves as the treasurer of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. Adam received the Len Hadley Volunteerism Award in 2023. Judianne Point co-hosts this episode. Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse volunteers during the installation of Pomham's fourth-order Fresnel lens in the lighthouse museum in September 2021. Alex and Adam Dias are behind the lens. Co-host Judianne Point is second from right. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

Fire Island Light Station, New York. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Fire Island is one of a chain of barrier islands running along the south shore of Long Island, New York. The first lighthouse on Fire Island was a 74-foot-high stone tower built in 1826. It was considered too short, so the much taller brick lighthouse that still stands was built in 1858. The new tower was fitted with a powerful first-order Fresnel lens. For many years, the flash of the Fire Island Lighthouse was the first sight of land for countless European immigrants coming to America. Fire Island Lighthouse was decommissioned as an aid to navigation on December 31, 1973. The first-order Fresnel lens that was once in service in Fire Island Lighthouse is now displayed in a separate building on the grounds. Jonathon Gaare in 2020, when he interned as a seasonal Park Ranger Interpreter at the Fire Island National Seashore. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society was formed in 1982. Four years later, on Memorial Day in 1986, the lighthouse returned to duty as an aid to navigation. Today, visitors can tour the museum in the keeper's house, with two floors of exhibits.  Visitors can also view the old first-order Fresnel lens, which is on display in a separate building. The guest in this episode, Jonathan Gaare, became the executive director of the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society earlier this year.

Ernie DeRaps, a native Mainer, spent several years in the 1950s and ‘60s as a Coast Guard lighthouse keeper at four Maine lighthouses – Monhegan, Fort Point, Heron Neck, and Browns Head. A book written by Ernie and his wife Pauline was published by Foghorn publishing in 2006. Ernie's half of the book was called Lighthouse Keeping. If you turn the book over and upside down, the other half of the book, by Pauline, or Polly, Fitzgerald DeRaps, was called Light Housekeeping. "Light Hearted" host Jeremy D'Entremont, Ernie DeRaps, and American Lighthouse Foundation Executive Director Bob Trapani Jr. in February 2019. Ernie took up painting at the age of 80 and completed portraits of all of Maine's lighthouses. He and Pauline were married for 64 years and had six children. Pauline passed away in 2015 and Ernie followed her last year, at the age of 95. Ernie DeRaps at Monhegan Lighthouse in 2007. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. This is an edited version of an interview that was recorded in February 2019. Also taking part in the discussion is Bob Trapani, Jr., executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation.

Episode 206 This week, Micheal & Dean are joined by Yvette d’Entremont, also known as SciBabe. We chat about her early career & how she went from theatre major to forensics! Launching SciBabe in 2014 & her clashes and tangles with purveyors of pseudoscience. Please be sure to check out the links below! There is […]

This is an edited version of an interview first heard in episode 21 in August 2019. Halfway Rock Lighthouse is a 76-foot granite tower built in 1871 on a windswept ledge far out in Maine's Casco Bay. The property was bought at auction in 2017 by entrepreneur Ford Reiche. Ford Reiche in 2017; photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. His amazing restoration has earned him several awards. The Maine Preservation Association recognized the project with its 2016 Preservation Award, and the American Lighthouse Foundation presented Ford Reiche a 2017 “Keeper of the Light” award honoring his “contribution to the preservation of America's lighthouses and their rich tradition.” Most recently, he received this year's National Maritime Historical Society Distinguished Service Award. 

To celebrate the 300th episode of this podcast, host Jeremy D'Entremont spoke with almost every person who's served as a co-host in the past five-plus years. He asked each person a simple question – What has been your most memorable lighthouse experience? The answers are all over the map, which points out that there are an infinite number of ways that people connect with lighthouses. Interviewed are Averie Shaughnessy-Comfort, Ben Ridings, Bob Trapani Jr., Cindy Johnson, Emily Straight, Heather and Guin Porter, Jen Lewis, Judianne Point, Michelle Jewell Shaw, Ralph Krugler, Rob Apse, Sarah MacHugh, Shalana Millard, and U.S. Lighthouse Society Executive Director Jeff Gales.

Nick Korstad Nick Korstad, who is originally from Portland, Oregon, fell in love with lighthouses when he was in middle school. When Borden Flats Light in Fall River, Massachusetts, came up for sale via government auction in 2010, Nick saw a great opportunity. He achieved his dream of public access when he opened the lighthouse for overnight stays in 2013. Big Bay Point Lighthouse on Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been privately owned since the early 1960s and it was has been converted into a bed and breakfast inn. Since 2018, Nick has been the resident owner. Big Bay Point Lighthouse, Michigan. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. In recent years, Nick has spearheaded the restoration of Browns Head Lighthouse on Vinalhaven Island in Maine. In 2022, a nonprofit group called the Friends of Browns Head Lighthouse was formed, with the goal of opening it to the public for overnight stays next year. Much work has already been completed. At the end of 2023, Nick was elected president of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Browns Head Lighthouse, Maine. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

Jeremy D'Entremont and Malcom Rouse at Owls Head Light Station in 1988. Photo by Charlotte Raczkowsi. The three interviews heard in this episode date back to the summer of 1988, when Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont traveled up the Maine coast to visit lighthouses. The first interview is with Maurice Babcock Jr., at his home in Lubec, Maine. His father, Maurice Babcock Sr., was the last civilian keeper at Boston Light. He was the prinicipal keeper there from 1926 to 1941 after about a decade as a keeper at other Massachusetts light stations. Maurice Babcock Sr. inside the lens at Boston Light, circa 1941 The second interview is with Larry Baum, the last Coast Guard keeper at Fort Point Light Station in Stockton Springs, Maine. The last interview is with Malcolm Rouse, the final Coast Guard keeper at Owls Head Light Station in midcoast Maine. The light stations at Fort Point and Owls Head were in the process of being automated when these interviews were conducted. Malcolm Rouse was also the final Coast Guard keeper at West Quoddy Head Light Station before it was automated earlier that year. Fort Point Lighthouse in Stockton Springs, Maine, near the entrance to the Penobscot River. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!**there were some tech issues in this episode, so please bear with us regarding the sound quality/echo!**In this episode, we celebrate our annual Besties Trip! We're going to Maine, everybody!  In preparation for the trip, Abby discusses the Wood Island Lighthouse's real life horrifying terrors and rumored paranormal events and secrets. She tops it off with a wholesome story about a dog we don't deserve. Then, Ellie drags (it's an aviation joke, do you get it?) the mood down by talking about some horrifying plane crashes (right before we get onto our flight to Maine, but go off, queen) caused by hubris  and not following Aviation Rules, which we assume is a real thing and not something we just made up for the description.  Content Warnings:  Abby's Segment: murder, suicide, ghostsEllie: plane accidents, death, death of childrenWe're drinking: Abby's Cocktail: Blueberry Gimlet Ellie's Cocktail: The Aviation Abby's Sources: The Wood Island Lighthouse website at woodislandlighthouse.org, an article by Jeremy D'Entremont on the website newenglandlighthouses.net; an article from the Portland Press Herald called New England Ghost Project visits Wood Island Lighthouse by Amy Robinson  and of course, Wikipedia. Ellie's Sources: Aerotime, NASA, Popular Mechanics, Business Insider, Reddit, The New York Times, and the LA TimesFollow us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube: @queersforfearspodcastTwitter/X: @queersfearspodEmail: podcastqueersforfears@gmail.comTo support our show please subscribe, rate, and write reviews wherever you listen to our podcast.  If you're feeling super generous you can buy us a beer here without any additional commitments, or you can support us on Patreon monthly and get access to all of our spooky and gay BONUS CONTENT. 

La ciudad de las almas perdidas.- En un lugar llamado Entremont se realizaban en la antigüedad algunos de los ritos más despiadados y salvajes de los que han quedado constancia. Las tumbas de Jesús.- Cada año, miles de peregrinos se desplazan para contemplar las presuntas tumbas de Jesús que hay diseminadas por lugares tan dispares como Francia, Cachemira o Japón... Oopart.- Existen objetos que desafían cualquier intento de catalogación, piezas imposibles que no encajan en ninguna cronología y hacen derrumbarse la historia tal y como la conocemos. Se les llama Oopart. Nazis en Montserrat.- ¿Quién puede suponer hoy, viendo la serena majestuosidad de los picos de Montserrat, que la fuerza más diabólica que ha visto el siglo XX se fijó en aquellas montañas con un secreto propósito... Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

July 8, 2024: Scott D'Entremont, Chief Revenue Officer at Parlance, joins Bill for the news. They explore the persistent preference for voice communication among patients despite advancements in AI chatbots, asking if the healthcare system is ready to embrace generative AI for improving patient experiences. The conversation delves into the challenges of integrating new technologies with existing systems, questioning how healthcare can balance automation and personalization. The discussion also highlights the significant investments in patient portals and whether they meet consumer demands, prompting reflection on the true ROI of these technologies. As they consider the impact of AI on administrative tasks and patient journeys, they invite listeners to ponder: Are we fully leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, or are we underestimating its potential?Key Points:00:31 Conversational AI in Healthcare02:01 Challenges and Solutions in Call Centers04:00 Generative AI in Communication11:36 Future of AI in Healthcare and ConclusionNews articles:Why IVR still matters in an AI worldBeyond Hype: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI in Healthcare TodayThis Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

Terry Rowden This is an edited version of an interview that originally appeared in Light Hearted episode 25 in September 2019. Terry Rowden, a native of Michigan, served as a keeper at Little River Light Station in Cutler, Maine, for the U.S. Coast Guard from 1968 to 1970. Almost four decades later, when the Friends of Little River Lighthouse was founded as a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, Terry became a volunteer. For ten years, he has been the resident caretaker on the island. Also taking part in the interview is Bob Trapani Jr., the executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation. The interview took place inside the keeper's house at Little River. Little River Light Station. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

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Sandy Hook Light Station, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. The lighthouse that stands at the end of the long spit of land known as Sandy Hook, on the approach to New York Harbor, began service in 1764, making it the oldest standing lighthouse tower in the United States. The octagonal rubblestone tower stands 103 feet tall. Tom Hoffman The light remains active, with the Fresnel lens still in place. Ownership was transferred to the National Park Service in 1996, and the lighthouse is now part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. The tower is open seasonally, and there's a visitor center in the former keepers' house. In 1964, Sandy Hook became one of the small number of lighthouses designated a National Historic landmark. Tom Hoffman, our guest today, is the historian for the Gateway National Recreation Area. He's also the author of the book Fort Hancock, published by Arcadia Publishing. His association with Sandy Hook goes back 50 years.

Tony Ashdon (left) with Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont. Photo by John Lopez The guest in this episode, Tony Ashdon, spent 22 years in the Coast Guard including some time as a lighthouse keeper. Tony spent some years on an aids to navigation team that serviced lighthouses and other aids in District One, in the northeastern U.S. He was also part of an inspection team for a while. He spent a few years as the keeper of the old Deer Island Light in Boston Harbor, a spark plug type lighthouse that no longer stands, and also some time at Plymouth, or Gurnet Light, in Massachusetts. Tony is also an accomplished model boat builder. This interview was facilitated by John Lopez of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. John also takes part in the interview, which was conducted at Tony Ashdon's home in Rockport, Massachusetts. Right: This painting of Deer Island Lighthouse in Boston Harbor was done by Tony Ashdon's wife, Margo.

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George interviews Lara d'Entremont about her book ⁠A Mother Held: Essays on Motherhood and Anxiety⁠. Lara shares her personal struggles with anxiety and motherhood, and offers practical wisdom and encouragement for women facing similar challenges. The episode explores the cultural narratives surrounding mental health and faith, and provides valuable insights for both those experiencing anxiety and those seeking to support loved ones. Rebecca & Lara chat about: Lara's personal struggle with anxiety and her inspiration for writing the book The importance of addressing anxiety in motherhood and how it affects women Overcoming polarizing narratives about anxiety, including pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps Practical steps for listeners struggling with anxiety, such as reaching out to friends and family, seeking professional help, and addressing physical needs The need for women to open up about their struggles and seek support How friends can support those struggling with anxiety through practical acts of kindness and compassion Lara's perspective on Jesus' compassion and how it has impacted her life ⁠A Mother Held - order here!⁠ Sponsor: Meet your new favorite Bible study companion - the Old & New Testament Handbooks! These handbooks contain charts, maps, word studies and more for each book of the Bible. They intersect beauty, goodness, and truth and they're designed to last a lifetime as a valuable resource for Bible study, teaching, and ongoing discipleship. I know they are a resource I'll grab off my shelf while studying scripture for years to come. Available in two different cover options for each, buy one, get one free at ⁠⁠⁠http://lifeway.com⁠⁠⁠ with promo code HANDBOOKBOGO. ________________________ PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available wherever books are sold? If you're ready to… See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective. Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace. Maximize your passions in the work you do every day. Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others. Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl! …then order today ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let's use God's Word as our compass to “do the thing”. After all, if not now…when?

The podcast "The Lighthouse Lowdown" was launched in 2022 by two residents of Kansas City, Missouri, Emily Straight and Vince Bailey. To date they have published almost 50 episodes, covering history, spooky stories, and all the "things that make lighthouses cooler than your average tower." Emily Straight and Vince Bailey at Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse in North Carolina Emily is a nautical-loving, lighthouse enthusiast who is excited to spread the word of wicked sea sentinel stories. She is a chemical engineer, and a stained glass artist on the side. Vince is a mechanical engineer and Emily's partner in crime. In this wide ranging conversation with Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont, topics include the appeal of coastal culture to two people in the middle of the country, past and future visits to historic lighthouses, and how we can get young people interested in the subject. Left: Emily podcasting from Currituck Beach Lighthouse in North Carolina.

March 7: Today on the Conference channel, it's a double Interview in Action live from ViVE 2024. First, Drex speaks with Daniel Nigrin, MD, Chief Information Officer at MaineHealth. The complexities of advancing healthcare systems post-pandemic take center stage as well as the interplay between established vendors and emerging innovators at conferences like ViVE. Does this synergy hint at a new era of collaboration in health technology, offering a beacon of hope for more agile and innovative healthcare solutions? Next, Bill speaks with Scott D'Entremont, Chief Revenue Officer at Parlance Corporation. Delving deep into how Parlance leverages its AI platform to streamline patient access, we discuss the critical role of efficiency, the reduction of system waste, and the intricacies of implementing conversational AI within contact centers. Is the current healthcare landscape ready to embrace such technological advancements for improved patient navigation?Subscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

 Photographer Stella d'Entremont spoke with the CBC's Rhythm Rathi.

Dani and Guin doing what they love There are three segments in this episode. First, 11-year-old Guinevere Porter and her best friend Dani, Kentucky residents, talk about their visits to some beautiful and very tall lighthouses in Georgia, Florida, and elsewhere. As they correctly point out, we need kids to get interested in lighthouses. They will be the ones caring for them in the future, and also, visiting and climbing them is fun! A U.S. Lighthouse Service Chelsea clock In the second segment, we speak with Patrick Mont, a clockmaker for the famous Chelsea Clock company of Massachusetts. Starting in the early 1900s, Chelsea clocks were used to keep the time at many light stations, lightships, and lighthouse tenders. The company is also famous for its ship's bell clocks. Lighthouse Service clocks made by Chelsea Clock are now highly prized antiques. In this interview, Patrick talks about what makes the clocks so special. Guin (L), mom Heather, and Dani Guin Porter returns for the third segment. She interviews Light Hearted co-hosts Michelle Jewell Shaw and Cindy Johnson, along with host Jeremy D'Entremont. The subject is Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Hampshire, a place that is near and dear to all three of them. Included in the discussion is the damage sustained in recent storms.

The area in Southern California known as San Pedro saw Spanish use dating back to the 1540s. Once a separate township, it's now part of Los Angeles. After the Mexican-American War, San Pedro's harbor was expanded and improved. Congress appropriated funds for a lighthouse at Point Fermin, San Pedro's southernmost point, in 1854. The light began service on December 15, 1874. Point Fermin Lighthouse, California. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Kristin Heather and Jeanette Rodriguez Point Fermin had the distinction of having two women --sisters Mary and Ella Smith -- serve as the first keeper and assistant. The light was converted to electricity in 1924. The City of Los Angeles took over the property, with a city employee living in the lighthouse as caretaker. The light was darkened after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, and it was never reactivated as an aid to navigation. The lighthouse is now the centerpiece of 37-acre Point Fermin Park. The facility is managed by the Department of Recreation and Parks for the City of Los Angeles. The Point Fermin Lighthouse Society serves to assist with fundraising, tours, events, and volunteers. There are two guests in this episode. Kristen Heather is the historic site curator, and Jeanette Rodriquez is a museum guide at the lighthouse.  A view from Point Fermin. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

Old Point Loma Lighthouse, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Congress authorized lighthouses at several California locations in 1850, including San Diego. Construction began in 1854 on a lighthouse on a high bluff at the end of Point Loma, more than 400 feet above the sea. The lighthouse began service in November 1855. Its active life was fairly short, as it turned out. The great height of the light station was a handicap when low clouds and fog surrounded the bluff, so a new lighthouse was built on the low tip of the peninsula. Darkened for good on March 23, 1891, the original lighthouse ultimately became known as the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Fresnel lens display at the Cabrillo National Monument, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Old Point Loma Lighthouse is now a popular attraction within the National Park Service's Cabrillo National Monument. There are three guests in this episode. Amanda Gossard is program manager for the Cabrillo National Monument. Karen Scanlon and Kim Fahlen are longtime volunteers for the Cabrillo National Monument, and they're also the co-authors of the book Lighthouses of San Diego. Kim and Karen also happen to be identical twin sisters. Jen Lewis of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse in northern California cohosts this episode. The 1891 Point Loma Light Station. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

Have you ever read a book that is so beautifully written that you don't want to put it down? That is what we experienced reading Lara d'Entremont's book "A Mother Held. " In today's episode, we  sit down and talk to Lara about her inspiration to write the book, her experiences with fear and anxiety through pregnancy and motherhood, and most of all how God carried her through all of it and showed himself faithful. We hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much we enjoyed talking to Lara.To read more of Lara's work check out her websitePre-order her book here

Julie Barrow at Pigeon Point Light Station, California. Courtesy of Julie Barrow. California's iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse, located on the central coast between Santa Cruz and San Francisco, has been guiding mariners since 1872.  Today, the historic light station is managed by California State Parks, and the former keepers' housing serves as a youth hostel. The lighthouse has been closed to climbing since December 2001, after the collapse of some of the brickwork from near the top of the tower. California State Parks recently announced an upcoming $16 million restoration of the lighthouse, which will begin early this year. During the rehabilitation, contractors will refurbish or replace all the ironwork throughout the tower, and masonry elements will also be repaired or replaced as needed. Today's guest, Julie Barrow, is the special projects coordinator at Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park. Pigeon Point Light Station in 2015. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Pigeon Point's first-order Fresnel lens is on display in the fog signal building. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Also included in this episode is one of our occasional "Be a Lighthouse" segments. This past Christmas Day, a very special dinner was served by the fire department in Ogunquit, Maine. Many of the guests were people who would otherwise be alone for Christmas. The Ogunquit Fire Department has also been helping firefighters in Ukraine. Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont spoke with Ogunquit Fire Chief Russell Osgood about these initiatives. Please note: Near the end of the episode, there is a promotion for an upcoming USLHS virtual Zoom event featuring Ford Reiche, owner of Halfway Rock Lighthouse in Maine. In the podcast, it's said that the event is at 7 p.m EST on January 20, but the correct time is 4 p.m. EST. Click here for more details and to register to attend the event.

Harry Duvall and Dan May. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Harry Duvall enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in the 1960s and trained as an electronics technician. After graduating from college, he returned to the Coast Guard as a civilian employee based at the district engineering office in Boston. For well over 30 years, he coordinated all the lighthouse automation and modernization projects for the First Coast Guard District. Harry Duvall, left. and RADM Dan May in the lantern room at Point Judith Lighthouse in Rhode Island, in the 1990s. Courtesy of RADM Dan May, USCG ret. Matinicus Rock, Maine, is one of the many light stations automated by Harry Duvall. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. This interview looks back at Harry's fascinating career, with lots of "stories behind the stories" for his many lighthouse projects. Harry's expertise, resilience, and good humor shine through. Joining in the discussion is retired Coast Guard Rear Admiral Dan May. As an ocean engineer for the Coast Guard, Dan worked with Harry on many lighthouse projects in the Northeast. The interview was recorded at Harry Duvall's home in Falmouth, Maine, in December 2023.

A day beacon (or daybeacon) is defined simply as an unlighted nautical sea mark, serving to aid navigation during the day. The U.S. Coast Guard maintains many modern day beacons around the country, but the subject of this episode is the historic day beacons of New England. Some of them date back more than 200 years, and they have fascinating stories to tell -- tales of shipwrecks, pirates, and more. Joining host Jeremy D'Entremont is Bob Trapani Jr., who is the executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation and a lighthouse technician, as well as an aficionado of all kinds of aids to navigation. Nix's Mate Day Beacon, Massachusetts. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Bowditch Ledge Beacon, Massachusetts. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Bucks Ledge Day Beacon, Maine. Photo by Bob Trapani Jr. Stage Island Monument, Maine. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Fiddler's Ledge Beacon, Maine. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Drunkards Ledge Day Beacon, MainePhoto by Bob Trapani Jr. Among the Maine daybeacons discussed are the stone marker at Fiddlers Ledge near North Haven; the tripod marker at Shag Rock near Owls Head (destroyed in a recent storm); and the Stage Island Monument near Biddeford Pool. Several Massachusetts beacons are also discussed, including the well known conical marker at Nix's Mate in Boston Harbor; the familiar pyramidal marker known as Ben Butler's Toothpick in Salisbury; and the (recently collapsed) Bowditch Ledge Beacon near Salem.

Little Mark Island—about one acre in size—is in Maine's Casco Bay, near the town of Harpswell. On the island is a 50-foot tall, stone, pyramidal tower that was built in 1827. It's known as the Little Mark Island Monument.  It wasn't built as a lighthouse—it was originally intended to serve as a day beacon or day marker to aid local navigation. In 1927, a navigational light was added to the top of the tower. Little Mark Island, Maine. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Ford Reiche, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. This past May, it was announced that the unique structure would be available at no cost to a new steward, through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. This fall the select board of the town of Harpswell voted to approve a partnership with the Presumpscot Foundation to submit an application. The Presumpscot Foundation was founded by the entrepeneur and preservationist Ford Reiche, who has restored several historic properties including Halfway Rock Lighthouse in Casco Bay. Ford Reiche is interviewed in this episode. Bob Trapani Jr., executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation and an expert on aids to navigation of all kinds, also takes part in the conversation.

Sally Snowman and her husband Jay Thomson on the occasion of Sally's retirement on December 15, 2023. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. At the end of this year, Sally Snowman will retire after 20 years as keeper of Boston Light in Massachusetts, America's oldest light station. As a civilian employee of the Coast Guard, she oversaw tours and managed the Boston Light Augmentation Program, under which members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary perform various functions at Boston Light. She also has represented Boston Light in numerous interviews and TV shows. She is the last lighthouse keeper in the United States still employed by the federal government, a legacy that goes back 234 years. Boston Light, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. The wedding of Sally Snowman and Jay Thomson at Boston Light in October 1994 In 2018, Sally was the recipient of a “Keeper of the Light” award from the American Lighthouse Foundation for "her sustained dedication and outstanding achievement at historic Boston Light Station – and for perpetuating our great nation's time-honored lightkeeping heritage" Sally's husband, Jay Thomson, who is a civil engineer, also took part in this interview.

RADM Dan May, USCG (ret.) Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Daniel R. May graduated with a degree in ocean engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, in the class of 1979. During his time as the ocean engineer for the Fifth Coast Guard District, Dan worked on lighthouse projects from Delaware Bay to the Carolinas. Dan eventually moved to Civil Engineering Unit Providence, Rhode Island, where he served as the project engineer for several major lighthouse projects including the relocation of Block Island Southeast Light, the first move of a major lighthouse structure in the United States. Dan retired as a rear admiral in 2013. He is the author of a new book published by the U.S. Lighthouse Society, called Preserving America's Lighthouses: Memoirs of a Coast Guard Ocean Engineer. Tawas Point Lighthouse during restoration. Tawas Point Lighthouse is located in Tawas Point State Park in the northeastern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The State of Michigan acquired Tawas Point Light Station from the Coast Guard in 2002. Today, it's one of twelve sites that comprise the Michigan History Center. Laurie Perkins is the Southern Lower Peninsula Historian for the Michigan History Center and she also coordinates the keeper program at Tawas Point Lighthouse. In this interview, Laurie describes the recent restoration of the lighthouse and also the keepers program, which is returning after an absence of a few years.

Stamford Harbor Lighthouse in May 2023. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. The entrance to Stamford Harbor in Connecticut, on Long Island Sound, is obstructed by treacherous ledges. One of them is known as Chatham Ledge. The construction of a lighthouse to mark the dangerous location was completed in 1882. The finished tower, 3,600 feet from shore, was a fairly typical cast-iron "sparkplug" style lighthouse of the era. Stamford Harbor Lighthouse was discontinued as an aid to navigation in 1953, and it was sold into private ownership. Eventually, in 1984, it was bought by Eryk Spector, the chairman of the board of the First Women's Bank in New York City. Dr. Gary Kalan Mr. Spektor died in December 1998. The lighthouse was sold by his son in August 2023 to the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse Project, a nonprofit organization founded by Dr. Gary Kalan and Mr. Brendan McGee. Dr. Kalan is interviewed in this episode. Judianne Point Judianne Point, an award-winning volunteer for Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in Rhode Island, is the co-host of this episode. Judianne and host Jeremy D'Entremont chat about recent happenings at Pomham Rocks, including storm damage and a mysterious "something" that appeared on the lighthouse's security camera.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, North Carolina. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Alisa Hardin-Lapp andi "Light Hearted" host Jeremy D'Entremont. Photo by John Havel. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on North Carolina's Outer Banks is one of the most visited lighthouses in the world. Offshore from Cape Hatteras is a dangerous twelve-mile long sandbar called Diamond Shoals. Countless shipwrecks there led to the nickname “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” A lighthouse was first authorized at Cape Hatteras in 1794, and the station began service in 1803. The lighthouse that stands today began service on December 16, 1870. It got its famous black and white spiral daymark three years later, making it easier to tell apart from other area lighthouses. At 198 feet, it's the tallest lighthouse in the United States and the second tallest brick lighthouse in the world. Cape Hatteras Light Station was transferred to the National Park Service in 1937. The National Park Service continues to manage the lighthouse and keepers' quarters, as well as conducting public tours. The Outer Banks Lighthouse Society also actively supports all North Carolina Lighthouses. A major restoration of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will soon be underway. John Havel There are two people in today's interview. Alisa Hardin-Lapp is the supervisory park ranger for the Hatteras Island District, and John Havel is a board member of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society who has done many years of research on the history of Cape Hatteras light station.

Bodie Island Light Station, North Carolina. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Bodie Island (pronounced "body") is a long, narrow peninsula at the northern part of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. The original Bodie Island Lighthouse was built in 1847 in a location that is now underwater. That tower was abandoned in 1859 due to its poor condition. The second lighthouse was an 80-foot tower built in 1859, but it was destroyed in the Civil War. The 160-foot brick lighthouse tower that stands today was constructed on the Roanoke Sound side of the peninsula in 1871. A duplex keepers' house was also built, and a powerful first-order Fresnel lens was installed in the lantern. The first-order Fresnel lens at Bodie Island Lighthouse. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Most of the light station property was transferred to the National Park Service in 1953. A restoration of the keeper's house was completed in May 1992. The building now serves as a ranger office and visitor center for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The most recent restoration of the lighthouse tower was completed in 2013. The lighthouse is open for public tours. Carolyn Wellman, an interpretation park ranger for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, is interviewed in this episode. The co-host for this episode is Guinevere Porter of Kentucky, and her mom Heather also takes part. Guinevere is 11 years old and loves traveling with her family to lighthouses. She's seen at least 15 so far. In the photo to the right, in front: Guinevere and her brother Ezekiel. Behind them: Heather, Adelaide, and Guinevere's friend Dani.

Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, Virginia. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. There are two lighthouses at Cape Henry in Virginia, marking the south side of the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. The older of the two lighthouses was built in 1792, and it was the first federally funded public works project of the newly formed United States government. It was authorized by President George Washington and overseen by Alexander Hamilton, secretary of the Treasury. The sandstone tower stands 92 feet tall. A new, taller lighthouse was built in 1881 to replace the original one, which remained standing. The New Cape Henry Lighthouse, built of cast iron, is 163 feet tall and stands about 350 feet from the old structure. Since 1930, the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse has been owned and operated by Preservation Virginia. Rachel Balderson is the site coordinator for Old Cape Henry Lighthouse. New Cape Henry Lighthouse, Virginia. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Also in this episode, host Jeremy D'Entremont and co-host Michelle Jewell Shaw read excerpts from Jeremy's article Lighthouse Keeper Wars, from the latest edition of the U.S. Lighthouse Society's quarterly journal, The Keeper's Log. Over the years, at the light stations that had multiple keepers, most got along just fine with each other. There were, however, some notable exceptions, as you will hear. Rhode Island's Whale Rock Light is the scene of one of the stories in "Lighthouse Keeper Wars."

The Povyshevs family with their 34-foot sailboat Ellls in the background. L to R: Valeriia, Anna, Stanislav, and Darina. This episode is dedicated to the simple pleasure of visiting lighthouses. The guests in the first interview are Anna Povyshevs (also known as Anna Fox) and her daughter Valeriia (Val). Anna is originally from Ukraine and Val was born there. Along with Anna's husband and another younger daughter, the family has been sailing from their home port in Stamford, Connecticut, on a mission to photograph all the lighthouses in Long Island Sound. In addition to their sailing adventures in Long Island Sound, the family has traveled widely in New York state and elsewhere, and they have a website detailing their travels - aswegoplaces.com. Val has written an article for Windcheck - click here. Josh Liller The second interview is Josh Liller, the historian and collections manager at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum in Florida. Josh is the author of the book The Florida Lighthouse Trail as well as many articles on lighthouse history in the U.S. Lighthouse Society's journal The Keeper's Log and other publications. In September, Josh made his first ever trip up the Maine coast to see lighthouses. This discussion with host Jeremy D'Entremont details his adventures and impressions of Maine.

The first-order Fresnel lens from Cape Charles Lighthouse in the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. The collection of the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, includes a vast art collection, boats from around the world, a first-order Fresnel lens from Cape Charles Lighthouse, and much more. Among the museum's projects has been the conservation of archaeological material from the USS Monitor, the famous ironclad warship built for the Union Navy during the Civil War. The museum is also home to the U.S. Lighthouse Society's research library, known as the Wayne Wheeler Library. Interviewed in this episode is Jennifer Anielski, the librarian of the Mariners' Museum. This episode also includes an interview with Ralph Krugler, the historian for the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse in Florida. St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida holds occasional Dark of the Moon tours, which focus on the light station's ghostly legends. In this interview, Ralph tells about a very interesting experience he had at St. Augustine Lighthouse. Right: Peter Rasmussen was the longest serving (23 years) of the keepers at St. Augustine. He is a "usual suspect" in the light station's ghost stories.

The peninsula known as Cape Blanco, the most westerly point on the coast of Oregon, was named by Spanish explorers because of its high, light-colored cliffs. The reefs around the cape were a hindrance to navigation, leading to the establishment of a lighthouse in 1870. The brick tower, 59 feet tall with its light 256 feet above mean high water, still stands. It's the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in Oregon, and also the highest above sea level. The lantern room originally held a fixed first-order Fresnel lens. Cape Blanco Lighthouse, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. The still-active Fresnel lens at Cape Blanco. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Today, the Cape Blanco Heritage Society works cooperatively with several partners to manage three historic sites on the southern Oregon Coast: the Hughes House and Ranch, Cape Blanco Light Station, and the Port Orford Lifeboat Station. Five people took part in the interview in this episode: Rebecca Malamud-Evans, executive director of the Cape Blanco Heritage Society; Brian and Katherine Zimmerman, and also Mike and Theresia Hewitt, all active volunteers at the lighthouse. L to R: Katherine Zimmerman, Brian Zimmerman, Rebecca Malamud-Evans, Theresia Hewitt, Mike Hewitt.

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Vision, ambition, exécution : la recette ultime pour tous les fondateurs de start-up qui veulent bénéficier d'une première levée en seed musclé. Ça, et être visiblement animé par un feu intérieur pour mieux se faire repérer par le CEO et cofondateur de Frst Capital, Pierre Entremont. Enfant, il rêve de devenir Largo Winch depuis la campagne d'Angers et y parvient. Du moins, à sa façon. Son objectif ? Intégrer HEC quoi qu'il en coûte. Quitte à repasser une, deux, trois fois le concours alors qu'il avait deux années scolaires d'avance. Pari réussi : la troisième est la bonne. À partir de là, sa carrière est en marche : eFounders, Otium Capital… Il trouve très rapidement sa place alors qu'il rejoint “un îlot de pensées américaines” à Paris. Résultat après 4 ans chez Otium : 50M€ investis dans une quinzaine de boîtes, dont PayFit et Owkin. Un résultat suffisamment concluant pour lui donner envie de créer son propre fonds, Frst Capital, avec son associé Bruno Raillard. La suite : un premier fond institutionnel de 90M€ et cette année, Frst a levé un nouveau véhicule de 72 millions d'euros. Au menu de cet épisode, à mi-chemin entre la Masterclass en investissements de startups et son parcours perso : Limited Partners, hurdle et waterfall : décryptage de quelques notions techniques ; La réinvention de l'investissement en startups en France ; Des conseils pour investir en startup ; Des conseils pour lever des fonds ; Le profil du founder idéal d'après Pierre Entremont. TIMELINE : 00:00:00 - Le secteur des startups en France 00:10:10 - Pierre Entremont, investisseur 00:25:06 - Les débuts de Frst 00:45:00 - Enfance à Angers, HEC Paris, premiers pas en finance 01:17:55 - Masterclass VC 101 : hurdle, waterfall, commit… 01:56:20 - Ambition, vision, exécution : repérer un bon founder 02:11:20 - Derniers conseils aux investisseurs 02:24:28 - Recommandation de lecture 02:26:04 - Derniers conseils aux leveurs de fonds 02:28:24 - Pierre et son rapport au risque 02:32:40 - Où suivre les actus de Pierre Entremont Avec Pierre, nous avons cité d'anciens épisodes de GDIY : #305 - Paul Mouginot - Stabler - Repousser les limites de l'imagination grâce à l'IA : chronique d'un entrepreneur visionnaire #332 - Sophie Cahen - Ganymed Robotics - Réparer les vivants avec des robots #136 Maxime Legardez - Everoad - Entreprendre sans peur, travailler à fond, révolutionner un marché que tu ne connais pas #286 - Benjamin Netter - Riot - Pourquoi la cybersécurité doit être l'affaire de tous #99 Antoine Freysz - Kerala Ventures - Comment être le The Voice des entrepreneurs ? #324 - Antoine Freysz - Kerala Ventures - Masterclass recrutement : la méthode pour s'entourer des meilleurs #337 - Frédéric Laloux, Reinventing organisations #54 Alexandre Prot  -  De McKinsey à QONTO (en passant par les cigarettes électroniques) #117 Riadh Alimi – FinFrog – Réussir l'impossible : être recommandé par les clients que tu refuses #328 - Antoine Vey - Avocat Pénaliste - Je ne veux pas être entrepreneur, je veux être avocat #73 Marc Simoncini - De Meetic à Jaina - Les montagnes russes de l'entrepreneuriat #148 Jean-David Chamboredon - isai - Tout comprendre sur les fonds d'investissements #252 - Michaël Benabou - Financière Saint James - L'autre fondateur de Veepee qui s'est émancipé pour créer son empire Avec Pierre, nous avons parlé de : Sa carrière McKinsey efounders Otium Frst Capital Ses collaborateurs Bruno Raillard (frst Capital) Gabriel de Vinzelles (frst Capital) Pierre-Édouard Stérin (Otium Capital) Ses inspirations Le Y Incubator de Google et sa célèbre cheat sheet Arnold, le documentaire sur Schwarzenegger (Netflix) Pierre vous recommande de lire: Magellan de Stefan Zweig Vous pouvez contacter Pierre sur Linkedin et Twitter. La musique du générique vous plaît ? C'est à Morgan Prudhomme que je la dois ! Contactez-le sur : https://studio-module.com. Vous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ? Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire. On embrasse Amélie Pingeot.

In addition to their nature cruises, Bar Harbor Whale Watch in Maine runs regular sightseeing cruises that go near several of the local lighthouses. For years, pre-pandemic, the company also ran occasional all-day lighthouse cruises that passed close to as many as 15 or 20 lighthouses. An annual July cruise was known as the Grand Slam cruise. The cruises were put on hold during the pandemic. The tradition is being revived, with an all-day cruise going near at least 20 lighthouses this September 24. In this episode is a discussion with Zack Klyver, who has organized the cruise; co-narrator Bob Trapani Jr. of the American Lighthouse Foundation; and photographer Mike Leonard, who will be on the cruise to offer photography tips. Also narrating on board will be Jeremy D'Entremont, USLHS historian and host of this podcast. Dave Waller inside his "do-it-yourself" first-order Fresnel lens. The second segment concerns an exciting project at Graves Lighthouse in outer Boston Harbor. Graves, a 113-foot-tall granite tower on a barren, wave-swept ledge, began service in 1905 with a huge first-order Fresnel lens from Paris. The lens was removed in the 1970s and is in storage at the Smithsonian. Boston businessman Dave Waller bought Graves Lighthouse at government auction in 2013. For the past few years, Dave has been assembling his own first-order lens from spare parts, and that lens has now been installed in the lighthouse. Dave discusses this groundbreaking endeavor with host Jeremy D'Entremont. Graves Lighthouse, Massachusetts. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

Burnt Coat Harbor Light Station on Swans Island, Maine, is one of the sites participating in Maine Open Lighthouse Day. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Maine Open Lighthouse Day is a popular annual event that's sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism, and the American Lighthouse Foundation. It attracts between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors each year and offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb and learn about more than a dozen historic Maine lights. The event takes place on the second Saturday in September each year. About 20 lighthouse sites will be part of the event on Saturday, September 9, 2023, along with the Maine Lighthouse Museum and the Maine Maritime Museum. On Maine Open Lighthouse Day, visitors get the rare opportunity to climb Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Bob Trapani Jr. is the executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation. In this conversation, Bob and Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont discuss each of the sites participating in this year's event. Also discussed is a recent lightning strike at a popular Maine lighthouse. More information on Maine Open Lighthouse Day Bob Trapani Jr.

Jeff Gales and Augie This episode features a wide-ranging conversation between Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont and Jeff Gales, executive director of the U.S. Lighthouse Society (USLHS). Topics include the early history of the USLHS, the Society's move from San Francisco to Point No Point Light Station in Seattle, the passport program, overnight stays at the Society's properties and other lighthouses, and the changing role of foghorns in today's world -- and more. Jeff Gales became the Society's executive director in 2005, after time as the manager of Point Arena Lighthouse in California. He is a self-described "lighthouse geek" who is passionate about the past and present of these beacons along our coasts. Among many other duties as director, he edits the Society's magazine, The Keeper's Log, and recruits and manages volunteers. Originally from southern California, he lives in Washington with his wife, Melissa, and their Boston terrier Augie.