University of New England students research storm surge risks at Maine lighthouses - Boston News, Weather, Sports

University of New England students research storm surge risks at Maine lighthouses - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Researchers say time is ticking to protect lighthouses in Maine because future severe weather could significantly damage the landmarks. Some students say they’ve identified the problem but say we need to act fast. More than a dozen students from the University of New England in Maine spent the summer researching environmental issues facing communities across the region. Regina Dyer said ‘it’s only a matter of time” before catastrophic storm surg…