Mainers and folks of all kinds flocked to a number of towns in the path of totality Monday to experience the total solar eclipse.
Seeing 100 percent totality was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that thousands of people came to Maine to experience. The event left an impression as people across the state raised their eyes, covered by eclipse glasses, and cameras to witness totality.
Some people arrived to eclipse viewing hotspots like Houlton, Millinocket and Greenville over the weekend. By Monday afternoon, an estimated crowd of 4,000 had showed up in downtown Houlton, filling up most of the available parking.
People leaving eclipse viewing parties flooded back onto main roads shortly after the event’s totality. Roads are expected to be congested throughout the afternoon.
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