Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from June 5-12, 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.
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.
Augusta cyclist utilizes Bond Brook Recreation Area | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan focuses on the 270-acre area that offers biking, walking and ski trails.
Outdoors sports, activities & a move focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 29-June 4.
Local vendors set up for the Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park
Photographer Joe Phelan captures activity at the summer market.
Planting flowers in downtown Augusta | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the sprucing up of downtown businesses.
Augusta’s rainbow crosswalks get coat of fresh paint | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the annual tradition of honoring pride month by adding color to crosswalks.
College graduations, construction, spring cleanup focus of week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from May 22-28, 2026.