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Sally Snowman

Sally Snowman, keeper of Boston Lighthouse, observes the rotation of lighthouse's 1859 Fresnel lens, Aug. 8, 2016 on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. Boston Light is the last permanently staffed Coast Guard lighthouse in the country. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Barresi

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