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Decision a beacon of hope for light ; A judge says Squirrel Point Lighthouse should be taken from its owner. It probably will go to a nonprofit group.
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DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
01-19-2005
Decision a beacon of hope for light ; A judge says Squirrel Point Lighthouse should be taken from its owner. It probably will go to a nonprofit group.
Byline: DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: FRONT
A federal judge has recommended that ownership of a historic lighthouse on the Kennebec River be returned to the government.
Magistrate Judge David Cohen's decision means that Squirrel Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic will likely be given to a nonprofit organization.
Cohen's decision, made Thursday, still needs approval ...
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