Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 6-12, 2026.
Joe Phelan
Staff Photographer
Joe Phelan is an award winning journalist who makes photos and videos around the capital area for the the Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel and the other Masthead Maine publications. Joe’s first journalism job was as a kid delivering his hometown newspaper, The Blade, in the suburbs of Toledo, Ohio. Then he worked as reporter and editor for the school newspapers in high school and college and started taking pictures to go with his stories for a local running magazine. He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a journalism degree. Before getting hired by MaineToday Media he did a photojournalism internship at the The Plain Dealer and worked as an Associated Press stringer in Cleveland.
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Playoff excitement, wildlife & library adventure focus of central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 27-March 5, 2026.
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Basketball, snow, Special Olympics Maine focus of central Maine week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 20-26, 2026.
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Waterville, Winslow host Special Olympics Maine 2026 Winter Games
Speed skating races were held at Colby College, Quarry Road Recreation Area hosted snowshoe and cross country competitions and opening ceremonies and a dance are planned at Winslow High School.
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Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama
Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
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Photos: Tournament time in Maine — High school hoops hit the hardwood
Teams across the state battle it out at Augusta Civic Center, Cross Insurance Center in Bangor and the Portland Expo.
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Photos: Maine high school basketball fans pack arenas to cheer on their team
Thousand flock to Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
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See our photos from Maine high school basketball games Friday
Boys and girls played in regional championships in Augusta, Bangor and Portland.
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Basketball playoffs, wrestling championships, eagles featured in week in photos
Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photographers share their favorite work for Feb. 13-19, 2026.
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See photos from Thursday’s Maine high school basketball semifinals
We covered boys and girls competing in Augusta and Portland.