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Episode 62 - Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse

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Best known for it's annual Christmas lighting ceremony, Cape Neddick Light, or Nubble Lighthouse, sits out of reach of visitors on a tiny island in Maine. Although it can't be visited now, Nubble Light has a rich history of tourism, including by the cat Sambo Tonkus (amazing name!). Liked this episode? Leave us a review at thelighthouselowdown.com References: Nubble Lighthouse | Lighthouse FriendsThe Wreck of the Isadore | NE LightsCape Neddick Nubble Light History | New England Lighthouses

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