SALEM — The Essex National Heritage Commission recently secured $7,500 in grant funding to be used for the restoration of Bakers Island Light Station, one of the oldest lighthouses in ...

SALEM, Mass. — If you’re looking for a place to stay that’s off the beaten path, the solitude, scenery, and serenity of Bakers Island Light comprise the perfect recipe for respite.

The historic Bakers Island Light Station at the entrance of Salem Sound currently runs on 100 percent renewable energy, thanks to a $45,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

I immediately noticed how quiet and peaceful it was on the island. We were just minutes from the city, but it felt like we were worlds away. Our tour was hosted by Essex Heritage, a local non-profit ...

Weekend road trip: Salem, Massachusetts Famous for the Witch Trials, Salem has so much more to offer than history Pa Baker (lighthouse) and Keepers House on Bakers Island.

With about 42,000 residents in its 8 square miles, Salem isn’t a sprawling metropolis. Instead, the downtown, which is easy to reach by train, ferry, or car from Boston, is highly walkable and packed ...

Maybe the Massachusetts tax breaks aren’t as generous as Rhode Island’s!) According to a local Newport news site, Hocus Pocus 2 began filming in Rhode Island on October 18, 2021.

The 10-acre Bakers Island Light Station is located in Salem Sound and is only accessible by boat. From 1798 to 2014, the federal government owned and operated the lighthouse.

SALEM, Mass. — If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be a New England lighthouse keeper, here's your chance. The current keepers of Bakers Island lighthouse off the coast of Salem ...