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Want to be a lighthouse keeper? Applications open for Tawas Point Lighthouse program in 2026

Feb 4, 2026 | Daily News

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has opened applications for the 2026 Lighthouse Keeper Program at Tawas Point Lighthouse. Read the full story by WXYZ-TV – Detroit, MI.


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