Eclipse viewers gathered at Pineland Farms to witness the scientific event.
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Use this map to find your nearest spot in the path of totality
Source: National Solar Observatory
Free beer, muddy camping, gasoline: Bingham businesses gear up for eclipse day crowd
Business owners in Bingham say they don’t know just how big the crowd will be on Monday, but are preparing to be overwhelmed — and have some fun.
What’s up in April: Total solar eclipse offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience
The last total solar eclipse over Maine was on July 20, 1963, and the next one will not be until May 1, 2079.
Learn about solar eclipse Saturday in Cumberland
Ron Thompson of Southern Maine Astronomers will lead a talk, “What’s up with the Solar Eclipse?,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland. The free event, intended for all ages, will look into the eclipse phenomenon, preparing residents for the April 8 solar eclipse.