Patriots cheerleader Alex Brandy, left, poses with Aubrey Gilbert, Landon Gilbert, the Patriot Pat mascot and Joey Gilbert during an event at the Maine State House on Friday in Augusta. The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy was in Augusta for fans to view. At right, Mike Gilbert snaps a photo.
Patriots fans are reflected in the Vince Lombardi Trophy during an event at the Maine State House on Friday in Augusta. The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy was in Augusta for fans to view.
Emmanuel Farrington, of Woodstock, rolls boxes into the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday in preparation for this weekend's Kora Shrine Circus. The 66th annual circus has shows scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday.
Water flows under the bridge as people walk over on Wednesday in Vaughan Woods in Hallowell. Water was high after last weekend's rain and snowmelt. The popular walking trails between Farmingdale and Hallowell can be accessed from trailhead near corner of Middle Street and Hallowell Litchfield Road.
Grass can be seen under minor flood waters as Seth Nichols, 10, of South Gardiner, unhooks a leaf from his fishing line on Wednesday in Gardiner. The Kennebec River spilled over the retaining wall and on to a little of the park next to the boat launch around high tide.
Beppy St. Andre leans in to smell an Easter lily on Wednesday at Longfellow's Greenhouses in Manchester. There were many of the traditional white flowers for sale with the Christian holiday coming up this Sunday.
Easter lilies seen on Wednesday at Longfellow's Greenhouses in Manchester. There were many of the traditional white flowers for sale with the Christian holiday coming up this Sunday.
Maranacook/Winthrop's Emma Plante, left, and MCI/Nokomis' Mallory Whitley chase a ball behind the net during a game Saturday at Kents Hill School in Kents Hill.
Ricky Poulin, of Corrina, competes in last person standing overhead keg press at the 12th annual Central Maine Strongman contest on Saturday at Gevolution Fitness in Augusta. There were more than 30 competitors taking part in the event, which was a fundraiser for Augusta Boys and Girls Club and the Augusta Junior Rams lacrosse and football teams. Some of the other events included grip medley, yoke carry, keg carry, wheelbarrow load race, keg over bar medley and deadlifting a car.
Spectators watch Julia Holmes in the last person standing overhead keg press at the 12th annual Central Maine Strongman contest on Saturday at Gevolution Fitness in Augusta. The kegs are full of sand and water, making the load shift as it moves and harder to control while attempting lifts.
Winslow's Katie Bailey slides safe into home as Waterville catcher McKayla Nelson reaches for ball on Wednesday.
Marijuana advocate Donny Christen smokes a joint outside the Somerset County Courthouse in Skowhegan during the annual Patriots Day "smoke in" on Monday.
Two competitors decide they're not muddy enough and wrestle during an obstacle race Sunday morning in the annual Dirty Dog Mud Run fundraiser held at Thomas College in Waterville.
A Northern Harrier scours a bog Wednesday in Readfield. The raptor is one of several species of bird that are reclaiming territory during the spring migration into Maine.
Cony outfielder Mike Wozniak can't come up with this ball on a fly to left during a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference game against Brunswick on Tuesday at Kents Hill School.
SGC Engineer employees survey the Kennebec River on Monday from their office building deck in Augusta.
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