Maine is one of the few places in the United States forecast to have clear skies to view today’s total solar eclipse. The path of totality, where the sky will plunge into darkness for up to 3½ minutes this afternoon, sweeps across the state from western to northern Maine, and the Bangor Daily News has reporters throughout the communities along the route. Follow along for live coverage and updates as more than tens of thousands of people gather across the state for this rare celestial event.
