Gov. Paul LePage signs autographs for students Wednesday during the secretary of state office's Student Mock Election event at the Augusta State Armory.

Benton Elementary School Principal Brian Wedge on Tuesday stands beside the school cafeteria kitchen sink, where exceptionally high levels of lead were detected recently.

Waterville Senior High School's John Evans tackles Winslow High School's Nate St. Amand with the help from Kody Vallee, left, in Winslow on Saturday.

David Bowden looks at names of family members inscribed on the Canaan Veterans Memorial during a dedication on Sunday.

Ken Mason, left, and Ryan Reardon listen to a question from District Attorney Maeghan Maloney on Monday during the debate for Sheriff held in Augusta.

Mount Desert Island High School goalie Kendrew VanGorder can't make the save on a shot from Winslow High School in the first half in Winslow on Tuesday.

A firefighter enters a home in South Gardiner that was destroyed by fire Tuesday.

Islesboro Central School's Mark Danks, left, battles for the ball with Temple Academy's Noah Shepherd at Thomas College in Waterville on Tuesday. Islesboro defeated Temple 5-4 in overtime.

Skowhegan Area High School's field hockey team celebrates as the last second ticks off the clock in their 3-2 win over Messalonskee High School at Hampden Academy in Hampden on Tuesday.

Skowhegan field hockey players celebrate after beating Mt. Blue during game on Monday.

Gardiner's Collin Foye gets away from Cony defensive back Taylor Heath on Friday night in Gardiner.

Adam McAllister, right, and Derek Parcell pull up on the West Gardiner side of Cobbossee Stream on Monday as another canoe paddles down the Litchfield side. The Sabattus men said they tried a little fishing. "We don't mind slow fishing," McAllister said. "It gives a chance to get out."

Erskine Academy fans stand along the sideline congratulating their Eagles after they beat MCI in a Class B North preliminary game Saturday, Oct. 22, in South China.

Monmouth's Haley Fletcher shoots between the legs of Wiscasset keeper Lindsey Gordon during a Class C South quarterfinal game Wednesday in Monmouth.