Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past year.
Scott Monroe
Backyard Naturalist: Winter ruminations while dreaming of warmth
Dana Wilde ponders the changing winter seasons in Maine over the past several decades and his own changing feelings about the seasons.
On the Edge: Orange Chicken on Santa’s beard
With the power out, J.P. Devine looks for light in memories of Christmas outings at the mall.
Michigan workers carve chair from fallen tree at South China home so 7-year-old boy has Christmas gift for parents
The workers were sent by Central Maine Power to chainsaw a large hemlock tree that fell over the driveway of Carol Thibodeau of South China.
Thinking Things Through: This little light of mine
Liz Soares reflects on holiday light displays of yesteryear and her own attempts at bringing light to the season.
Police: Man stole car in Waterville, led officers on highway chase
Lawrence Knowles of Norridgewock was arrested and charged with aggravated reckless conduct and several other crimes after police stopped him in Fairfield.
On the Edge: For Yaffa Adar on Hanukkah
The recent terrors inflicted on Jewish people has J.P. Devine pondering survival and freedom during this holy season.
Backyard Naturalist: All about Christmas
Reflecting on his grandson’s love of Christmas and family, Dana Wilde ponders how unity is the root experience of all religious feeling.
On the Edge: The pie and my angel
A boy needs something to wear when it’s cold and late and the pie needs baking and the tree needs trimming, J.P. Devine writes.
Photos: Unity ecology students cook up a feast
The food was transported to MOFGA’s exhibition hall kitchen in Unity for serving to about 60 students and staff members at the center. All photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.