Will Richard, of Fairfield sprays water onto a hockey rink as he and other volunteers finish last minute preparations for the Maine Pond Hockey Tournament just before it starts on Friday in Sidney. There will be 65 teams playing games on the nine rinks on Messalonskee Lake. The tournament runs through Sunday. It and a Saturday morning polar dip are fund raisers for Alfond Youth Center in Waterville.
Mountain bikers climb stairs and meander around the obstacle course Sunday at the American Woolen Mill in Vassalboro to raise funds to sustain the building.
Erskine Academy seniors clap and shout, including Derrick Dyer with horn, in support of the girls basketball team Tuesday. The team was recognized for its successful efforts in raising $10,000 for the American Cancer Society in the Coaches vs. Cancer challenge at the South China school.
Rev. Daniel Baillargeon places the sign of the cross in ashes on the forehead of Rafe Parker, held by his father Luke, during the Ash Wednesday service at the Notre Dame Catholic Church in Waterville on Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, or six weeks of repentance before Easter.
Forest Fyrberg watches as his daughter Kierra, not yet 2 years old, learns to cross-country ski at the Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville on Monday. Kierra remained balanced as she steadily moved forward without the aid of poles.
Dianna McKeen walks past some of the hundreds of hand-made hats, mittens and scarves draped over the railings in front of the Waterville Public Library on Monday. For the fourth year the Women's Initiative and volunteers have made the winter items — 870 this year — and given them out for free to anyone in need or who knows someone in need, according to founder and director Martha Dempski. "We have been given so much materials from the community and we teach people to knit and make these items for people," Dempski said. She added the annual event happens around Valentine's Day, when some people may be without a partner and it is cold. "This is our chance to give and show kindness and help others," she said.
Gov. Paul LePage gives his final state of the The State of The State address on Tuesday at the Maine State House in Augusta.
After swimming under water most of the pool length, Cony's Gabby Low surfaces in the 100 yard backstroke during the Class A KVAC meet on Saturday Feb. 10, 2018 at Bath YMCA.
Maurice Lachapelle and his wife, Rolande, joke Wednesday with Monmouth Academy students Sierra Cummins, left, and Mary Barnett during the Valentine's Day tea at Monmouth Academy. For 18 years, the school has offered residents of the town over 65 years of age a free lunch served by students, accompanied by a musical performance.
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