Thousands of people watching Monday’s total eclipse of the sun from Rangeley knew just what to say as a midday darkness descended: ‘Oooooh’ or perhaps ‘aaaaaah.’
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Maine got lucky with Monday’s solar eclipse
Totality lasted two and a half minutes. But everyone who saw it will never forget what they witnessed.
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Solar eclipse party at French Falls in Jay: Dry ground, gorgeous day, we will take it!
French Falls Park in Jay bustled with activity Monday afternoon while waiting for the solar eclipse to occur.
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New Portland couple plan to develop a vacant house in Livermore Falls into a sober living facility
Janine White gave a presentation to the Livermore Falls selectmen on April 2. The project still needs to go before the Planning Board. Opening is scheduled for spring of 2025.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Lewiston driver and passenger injured in Avon crash
The pickup truck driven by Carey Craig, 46, of Lewiston went off state Route 4, struck a utility pole and down a river embankment.
Posted inbPlus, Franklin, News
Face Time: Rebekah Carmichael-Austin: Giving voice to others in Rangeley
The certified practitioner and mother of four sons has a very personal reason for wanting to help others who have challenges communicating.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Rangeley, other area towns are ready for the eclipse. Are you?
We offer information, advice and links to even more as area officials brace for an estimated 20,000 visitors to the Rangeley area, with more sun-watchers expected in other western Maine locales Monday for the total eclipse.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Former Weld woman recalls watching the 1932 eclipse through smoked glass
Monday’s solar event will be third for Dorothy “Dot” Skolfield, who will be 100 on May 14.
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Wilton to hold special meeting April 9 to discuss extending cannabis moratorium
Vice-Chair Mike Wells told the Select Board on Tuesday the Cannabis Ordinance Committee needs more time to revise their policies.
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April storm plowing into Maine on schedule
State offices closed, business canceled, police advising people to stay home. The coming storm doesn’t seem to know that it’s spring.