Photos: Taking the plunge in support of Alfond Youth and Community Center

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Published
March 11, 2023

Photos: Taking the plunge in support of Alfond Youth and Community Center

Painted and costumed Polar Plunge participants leap into Messalonskee Lake on Saturday as a fundraiser for the Alfond Youth and Community Center during its 30th annual Polar Plunge at the Pressey House in Oakland. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
Published
February 14, 2023

Photos: It’s tourney time! Crew works to make sure Augusta prepared

The high school basketball tournament begins Friday and the Augusta Civic Center is one of three sites in Maine hosting games. The court at the civic center was assembled Tuesday for one of the most popular tournaments the center hosts each year. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Published
January 20, 2023

Photos: Central Maine digs out from Jan. 20 snowstorm

The storm brought anywhere from 4-9 inches to the region, signaling a shift toward more seasonable weather after mild and rainy conditions marked much of the past several weeks.
Published
December 17, 2022

Photos: The construction of Waterville’s Paul J. Schupf Art Center

Saturday was the opening of the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville and a day-long series of events were planned for families. Construction of the center lasted about a year and a half in the heart of downtown and the center is seen as a landmark destination for years to come featuring a variety of art and cultural offerings.
Published
December 7, 2022

Photos: Maine Legislature opens 131st session

Lawmakers met Wednesday, the first day of the new legislative session. Swearing-in Day at the Maine State Capitol is usually an exercise in pomp and circumstance, with new lawmakers getting to know each other, the process and the building and rookies and veterans alike on the hunt for good committee assignments. But between Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Representatives and a looming vote on Mills' proposed $474 million emergency winter energy relief plan, this first day of a new Legislature felt different. Photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Published
December 4, 2022

Photos: Unity Yuletide Celebration

People of all ages turn out Sunday for the Unity Yuletide Celebration, affirming the holiday season is truly underway. All photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Published
December 4, 2022

Photos: Homeless people in central Maine brave the elements

The Sun Journal and Kennebec Journal captured views of homeless people as winter sets in across the region.
Published
December 3, 2022

Photos: Skow-Whoville parade marches toward Christmas

Thousands attended the Skow-Whoville parade and festivities Friday and Saturday on Water Street in downtown Skowhegan to welcome the holiday season with Santa Claus and characters from Dr. Suess' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Michael G. Seamans.
Published
November 29, 2022

Photos: Fairfield History House receives a Christmas makeover

About a dozen people have gathered each Tuesday since October to decorate the Fairfield History House, also known as the Cotton-Smith House, in time for a Christmas in Maine open house planned for Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. The house, owned by the Fairfield Historical Society, is located at 42 High St. in Fairfield. All photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Published
November 28, 2022

Photos: Santa comes to Kringleville in Waterville

Santa Claus took time away from busy operations at the North Pole to meet with children Sunday at Kringleville in Waterville and hear what they want for Christmas. All photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Rich Abrahamson.