2 years ago
Moment of totality thrills eclipse viewers at Easton science center
At 3:32 p.m., the area looked like twilight, then slid into near-total darkness at about 3:34 as the crowd erupted in cheering.
Events
2 years ago
Big crowds arrive across Maine on Monday ahead of eclipse
Traffic had reached a crawl in some parts of central, western and northern Maine.
2 years ago
Sunny weather draws eclipse watchers to Maine from all over
Houlton, the last U.S. stop along the path of totality, has been preparing for this event for nearly three years, and whether it gets 5,000 or the predicted 40,000 visitors, the town is ready with traffic plans, food trucks, porta potties, shuttle buses and six star parks.
2 years ago
Eclipse party gets started in Houlton as hundreds attend brewfest
Just an hour after opening, nearly 400 people had already entered a brewfest on Saturday and by 4 p.m., the line to enter the John A. Millar Civic Center was trailing outside the doors.
2 years ago
Filmmakers focus on Houlton for eclipse documentary
The idea for a Houlton-based feature-length documentary, “A Moment in the Sun,” got started a bit by chance.
2 years ago
Northern Maine beverage makers take inspiration from the eclipse
With names like Toadally Dahk and Shiretown Blackout, brewers and winemakers in the Aroostook County region focused on specialty eclipse sips.
2 years ago
St. Agatha gearing up for 125th anniversary celebration
The three-day celebration, also known as Summerfest, will begin on Friday, July 12 and go until July 14.
2 years ago
UMPI celebrates 21st annual University Day
Defying Expectations is the theme of the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s 21st annual University Day, taking place on Wednesday, April 10, and students will be showcasing that theme in presentations on everything from enhancing learner empowerment through Artificial Intelligence to providing a voice to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging discussions.
2 years ago
Libra Distinguished Lecture Series presents Haley Moss
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present Haley Moss, neurodiversity expert and the first openly autistic lawyer in Florida, as a 2023-24 Libra Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center.
2 years ago
Officials warn eclipse viewers to avoid Aroostook State Park
The camping area will be closed, so travelers headed to the area for the eclipse will not be able to stay at the park.
