Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can lead to permanent eye damage.

Total solar eclipse shines for visitors to western, northern Maine

Rangeley, one of many towns in Maine that have become a popular destination for the event, found itself in the middle of the path of totality that stretched from Texas through Canada.

‘Sheer perfection’ in the forecast for total solar eclipse

Rain will hold off until the end of the week.

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.

Heavy traffic, congestion expected for total solar eclipse in central Maine

Public safety officials said Sunday they feel prepared to handle whatever comes their way, though no one knows how heavy traffic could be or how many people will flood central Maine and beyond.

UMaine team prepares to document total eclipse from the moon’s point of view

A video feed from a balloon drifting 90,000 feet above Maine will show the shadow pass over Earth as if seeing the eclipse from the vantage point of the moon.

Weather looking good for solar eclipse viewing

There could be some cirrus clouds floating around in the area of totality but they are expected to be to the southeast, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray.

Use this map to find your nearest spot in the path of totality

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.

Free beer, muddy camping, gasoline: Bingham businesses gear up for eclipse day crowd

Business owners in Bingham say they don’t know just how big the crowd will be on Monday, but are preparing to be overwhelmed — and have some fun.