The total solar eclipse that passed through western and northern Maine on Monday was something for the ages: a celestial event that may only come once or twice in someone’s life.

Matthew Polstein estimated Monday that the solar eclipse, which drew a rush of visitors to the Katahdin region and other communities along the path of totality, brought more than $150,000 to his business.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff The total solar eclipse that crossed Maine on Monday ended at 3:33 p.

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff Sun and clear skies are on tap for Monday’s total solar eclipse in Maine, and that is prompting eclipse chasers to change their travel plans and head for the parts of the Pine Tree State that are best situated to see it.

The Children’s Summer Drama Camp, launched in 1999 before the Center Theatre building had even been renovated, is the theatre’s longest-standing program.

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By Billy Kobin Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — A proposal to enshrine “reproductive autonomy” in the Maine Constitution failed to get two-thirds support in the state Senate on April 1, with all Republicans withholding the votes that will be necessary to get the item to the November ballot.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite a nor’easter that knocked down trees and powerlines this week, Monday’s forecast is looking clear for eclipse viewing.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff After Thursday’s nor’easter moves out of Maine, the weather is looking up.

SeDoMoCha principal will be departing for DRHS DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 officials are continuing work on developing the budget for the 2024-25 academic year.

BANGOR – Northern Light Health is proud to continue its support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff We have you covered if you haven’t decided on where in Maine you’re going to watch the 2024 eclipse.

ORONO — In anticipation of an historic total solar eclipse less than one week away, Gov.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff A Parkman man fell through pond ice in Dexter while fleeing from sheriff’s deputies late last week.

If you’re lucky enough to witness Maine’s first total solar eclipse since the 1960s on April 8, you’ll need special glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School LOCURA DE MARZO WINNER — Teegan Day was the overall winner for Dexter Regional High School of the “Locura de marzo 2024” competition in the Spanish classes.

Excitement is building in the Maine Highlands Region for one of the most rare and spectacular sights that nature has to offer.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Two credit rating agencies lowered their scores for Bangor’s largest health care system last week due to its substantial financial losses in recent years.