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.

Local & State, News

Signs of winter ending, Chizzzle Wizzle, state house activity: week in photos

March 20, 2026March 23, 2026

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 13-19, 2026.

Local & State, News

Rainy day in Maine: Locals get outdoors despite wet conditions

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Maine Trust for Local News photographers focus on those who brave the weather.

Local & State, News

Augusta students prepare for 135th Chizzle Wizzle

by Joe Phelan March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Photographer Joe Phelan captures a rehearsal of the student variety show to be performed Tuesday through Friday at Cony Middle/High School.

Local & State, News

Championships, warm weather & new Belgrade shop make up week in photos

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 6-12, 2026.

Local & State, News, Sports

Playoff excitement, wildlife & library adventure focus of central Maine week in photos

March 6, 2026March 7, 2026

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 27-March 5, 2026.

Local & State, News

Basketball, snow, Special Olympics Maine focus of central Maine week in photos

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Feb. 20-26, 2026.

Local & State, Sports

Waterville, Winslow host Special Olympics Maine 2026 Winter Games

by Joe Phelan and Anna Chadwick February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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.