What does eclipse prep look like? Help us document the historic April 8 event

Tell us: Are you taking off work to observe the solar eclipse?

Where will you be for the April 8 eclipse?

Area residents discuss their plans for seeing the eclipse Monday.

Mineral museum, Sunday River partner to host eclipse party

Sunday River's chairlifts will stop spinning April 8 to allow, 'for the safe viewing of the eclipse for all.'

Astronomer to offer course on eclipses April 6

April 8 changed to half day of school due to safety concerns

Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Scott Albert was contacted by Franklin County Emergency Management, talked with a Jay official about public safety concerns and being able to get students home safely given the amount of traffic expected on state Route 4 during the solar eclipse.

What makes this solar eclipse special – and other things to know

For starters, the full eclipse will last longer than usual because the moon will be just 223,000 miles from Earth, one of the year’s closest approaches.

Looking for ways to watch the eclipse? We’ve got you (totally) covered.

All you need to know about when, where and how to see the April 8 solar eclipse, plus events happening from southern Maine to Aroostook County, starting this week.

Tips for finding a spot and viewing the April 8 solar eclipse in Maine

Being totally prepared for the Maine outdoors is the best way to avoid an emergency situation.

UMaine project to livestream total solar eclipse from stratosphere