Predicted sun on Monday has Houlton bracing for surge of eclipse visitors
Eclipse crowds rivaling the size of a rock concert were already predicted for the small Aroostook County town.
Eclipse crowds rivaling the size of a rock concert were already predicted for the small Aroostook County town.
Artisans created a guitar in the shape of Aroostook County that has a combination of unique traits and sounds.
Across the nation, as the total solar eclipse moves from west to east on April 8, indigenous teachings about the event often tie to closely held origin stories varying from family to family and tribe to tribe.
Hundreds on Friday came to the Fort Kent Outdoor Center for the first day of the 2024 US Biathlon National Championships.
Several noteworthy athletes are slated to compete in the competition and recent snow has improved the course.
The eclipse committee wants to keep local residents aware of plans and decisions that may affect their daily routines over the four-day eclipse festival weekend.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Foundation will host its 17th annual UMFK Foundation Gala dinner and entertainment fundraiser on Saturday, April 6 at the UMFK Sports Center. The Denim and Diamonds-themed event will feature a social hour with the talented Taylor Martin, seven-course dinner, and club dancing until the stars fade.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library Gallery is featuring the works of students in Doug Clapp’s ART 200 Fundamentals of Art – Drawing class. The exhibit will be on display during the month of March.
There are some lodging options the farther north one travels.
The event will bring about 160 participants to town, not including families and guests.