A variety of national programs have made solar eclipse eye protection available to communities at no charge.
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Maine Office of Tourism urges observers to plan ahead for historic eclipse
Maine prepares to shine on April 8 with first total solar eclipse since 1963.
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Western Foothills Land Trust offers spring programs
Western Foothills Land Trust has released its 2024 Spring Program schedule, offering a lineup of outdoor activities designed to engage, educate and inspire the community. Offerings include crafting pinhole eclipse viewers with the town of Norway, exploring vernal pools with the Lakes Environmental Association, and learning how to nurture native pollinators at Mclaughlin Garden. To […]
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Lewiston library to hand out free eclipse glasses starting March 27
The Lewiston Public Library plans to hand out free eclipse glasses on a first-come, first-serve basis starting Wednesday, March 27, at the Lending Desk at the 200 Lisbon St. library. There will be a limit of two glasses handed out per person; the glasses may not be reserved in advance. For more information, contact the […]
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County EMA directors prepare people for April 8 solar eclipse
Director Amanda Simoneau and Deputy Director Sara Bickford have been working for months to make people aware of what the eclipse will mean to routines.
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Businesses are ready for April’s total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer
There are oodles of special eclipse safety glasses for sale, along with T-shirts emblazoned with clever slogans and other souvenirs – just like the last time the U.S. got a big piece of the total solar eclipse action in 2017.
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‘What a wonder’ a total eclipse can be
As the total eclipse approaches, Mainers who witnessed eclipses in 1932 and 1963 say they were awed at the sight.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Paul Motts of Bethel will help you chase the April 8 eclipse
Paul Motts shares his experience with eclipses and what to expect on April 8.
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Shadow of concern approaches as Somerset County public safety officials prepare for eclipse
Emergency management agencies, law enforcement, medical providers and others are coordinating plans ahead of the April 8 eclipse, which is expected to draw visitors to rural areas across the state.