With the solar eclipse just days away, we want to hear your thoughts on how municipalities across Maine are getting ready to celebrate the event. What changes have you noticed in your area? Is your town or city planning to throw an eclipse party? Has the local library run out of eclipse glasses already? Are […]
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Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
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Tell us: Are you taking off work to observe the solar eclipse?
The countdown to the 2024 solar eclipse is on. As municipalities across Maine prepare for the historic event, we want to hear how you’re spending April 8. Are you taking the day off work to observe the eclipse or is it just another day? Are you traveling to a special eclipse destination or staying close […]
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Freeport Players present ‘dessert theater’ featuring production of ‘Murder at the Pie Auction’
Freeport Players presents a murder mystery “dessert theater” presentation of “Murder at the Pie Auction,” by Michael Druce, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, at the First Parish Church Hall in Freeport. After years of trying unsuccessfully, the small town of Mynute, Alaska, finally lands the famous Mother Mabel’s Pie-Baking […]
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Duo Mundi George & Guli to perform at UMF
ArtsFarmington presents Duo Mundi (George and Guli) in a concert of 4-handed piano music of Meredith Monk, Astor Piazzolla, Igor Stravinsky, Errollyn Wallen, José Elizondo, and Fazil Say at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, in Nordica Auditorium in Preble Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Since their inception in […]
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ArtsFarmington presents concert by The DaPonte String Quartet
ArtsFarmington plans to present a concert by the DaPonte String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, in Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall at the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. A reception will follow the concert. The members of the DaPonte String Quartet who will be playing are Lydia Forbes, […]
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Heather Maloney to perform at Chocolate Church
Heather Maloney with special guests High Tea will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at Chocolate Church Arts Center, at 804 Washington St., Bath. Maloney’s most recent album, “Soil in the Sky,” her fourth full-length release, is a collective memory stitched together from personal and universal ecstasy, loss both intimate and ancient, the […]
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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.
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If you’re headed to Rangeley for the eclipse, here’s what else to do while you’re there
There are lots of eclipse activities, but also places to shop, dine and explore nature.
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Singer-songwriter Scott Folsom memorializes Lewiston tragedy with ‘When It Comes’
Plus, an Indigo Girls documentary is screening at Space.
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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.