Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 26-July 2, 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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Monmouth Fair draws attendees opening day | Photos
Staff photographer Joe Phelan captures opening day at Monmouth Fair.
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Augusta worker prepares city pool for upcoming opening | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the preparation of city recreation areas in Augusta.
Pittston Fair preparations underway for weekendlong event | photos
Staff photographer Joe Phelan captures people setting up for this weekend’s Pittston Fair.
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Boater makes ripples in Richmond waters | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures a dinghy operator rippling the smooth surface of the Kennebec River.
Bees working in Richmond lupine field | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures bees and lupines at 150 Lincoln St. in Richmond.
Gardiner toddler accompanies mom to vote Tuesday | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures mom, daughter visiting polls in Gardiner.