Hampden Academy’s bench reacts Feb. 21 after Eve WIles made a 3-pointer. Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel

Betty and Denis Culley of Mercer, top right, share a snow-lined trail with other walkers Monday in Hallowell. The trail overlooks the Kennebec River near Hallowell’s downtown parks. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Mt. Ararat coach Julie Petrie talks to players Tuesdasy during practice. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Rep. Ken Fredette, R-Newport, encourages members to send the supplemental budget bill back to Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee during debate Tuesday in the House chamber at the Maine State House in Augusta. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Fans watch as Alice Callahan goes over a ramp Feb. 22 during Skijor Skowhegan, an equestrian time-trial racing event at Skowhegan Fairgrounds in Skowhegan. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Shoppers arrive as others exit Joann Fabrics and Crafts at 180 JFK Plaza on Wednesday in Waterville. The store is one of approximately 800 scheduled to close as Joann Inc. seeks Chapter 11 protection. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

An airplane flies over the dome of the Maine State House Feb. 24 in Augusta. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Crystal Bowman of Norridgewock crosses the swinging bridge Feb. 23 over the frozen and snow-covered Kennebec River in Skowhegan. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Cony’s Ben Platt celebrates after scoring a goal Tuesday to put the Rams up 2-0. Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel

Messalonskee storms the court Feb. 21 after beating Hampden 49-37 to win the Class A North final in Augusta. Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel

Valley senior Madeline Hill swings the net Feb. 22 after her team defeated St. Dominic by a score of 74-47 in the Class D South final in Augusta. Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel