Messalonskee High School’s lacrosse team practices in Oakland on Wednesday. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel

Crews with the Waterville Public Works Department clear winter sand Tuesday on Front Street. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel

Maine Central Institute’s Heather Nelson, left, and Wyatt Robinson use weighted balls while practicing shot-put throwing techniques during track and field practice Monday, March 27, in Pittsfield. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Gardiner Area High School senior Ashlyn Poulin practices the race walk Tuesday around the track on Hoch Field in Gardiner. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Walkers and a dog share a shaded archway as they pass through the Lovejoy Building on the campus of Colby College in Waterville on Tuesday. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

State Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, top right, watches debate on the budget from the House gallery on Thursday at the Maine State House in Augusta. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Assistant Superintendent Peter Hallen greets children Tuesday at Creative Minds Daycare at Waterville Senior High School. Hallen was named the new superintendent of Waterville schools, replacing the retiring Eric Haley. Hallen begins his new duties July 1. Shown with Hallen on Tuesday are, from left, Eliza Langis, 5, Ava LaChance, 5, Silas Pillsbury, 4, Everlee Breault, 3, Amelia Millett, 3, and Avery Czarnecki, 4. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

The Winslow High School softball team stretches in the gymnasium at Winslow High School in Winslow on Tuesday before practice. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel

Maple sap drips into a blue bucket Saturday, March 25, at Viles Arboretum at 153 Hospital St. in Augusta. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Winslow High School student Ashton Clough reclines on the roof of his Chevy pickup while sharing a moment in the sun with friends from Winslow High School as they parked at RiverWalk at Head of Falls in Waterville on Wednesday. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Lucy Gray pitches during softball practice Thursday in Hall-Dale High School’s Penny Gym in Farmingdale. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Chase Bonney, 10, plays basketball at North Street Park in Waterville on Tuesday. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel