Photos: Augusta holiday tree arrives in Mill Park

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Published
November 19, 2022

Photos: Augusta holiday tree arrives in Mill Park

A 43 foot tree, donated by a city resident, was delivered and set up Augusta's Market Square on Saturday morning. Photos and video by staff photographer Joe Phelan. Though Thanksgiving is still a few days away, organizers are looking ahead to the Christmas season and planning a number of activities that will kick off Saturday around the city and along Water Street. Among the activities planned for Saturday are: Santa's Stroll through Augusta, from noon-2:30 p.m. in Augusta neighborhoods; paper snowflake craft, from noon-3 p.m. at Lithgow Public Library; Christmas at the Fort, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Old Fort Western with Father Christmas, miniature ponies and homemade gingerbread; a gingerbread-themed village contest, scavenger hunt and story walk, all day on Water Street; horse-drawn wagon rides from 2-4 p.m. on Water Street; and a North Pole Gingerbread Village from 2:30-5 p.m. at Market Square. Festivities culminate with a holiday tree-lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. at Market Square, followed by fireworks at 5:30 p.m.
Published
October 21, 2022

Photos: World champion pétanque player Marco Foyot teaches Augusta enthusiasts how to up their game

World Champion Marco Foyot, of France, visited the Mill Park pétanque courts Friday in Augusta for a demonstration and clinic. In pétanque, players aim to beat opponents by throwing boules as close to a target ball as possible while standing in a circle with both feet on the ground. Foyot is a seven-time French national champion in the sport and also won the country's junior championship twice. As a member of France's triples team in World Pétanque Championship competition, he has won a gold, a silver and four bronze medals. All photos by Joe Phelan.
Published
September 25, 2022

Photos: Unity hosts Common Ground Country Fair

The Common Ground Country Fair, an annual celebration of rural living that features live speakers and exhibits for all ages, welcomed members of the community Sunday in Unity. The fair emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies. Organic agriculture is a primary focus. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.
Published
September 20, 2022

Photos: State’s first ‘comfort dog’ starts paw patrol duty at dispatch center

Baxter, a 5-month-old chocolate lab, will become the state's first "comfort dog" and will be based at the Augusta Regional Communications Center. Baxter was trained by Hero Pups, a nonprofit based in New Hampshire, and his mission is to "provide health and mood-boosting benefits" to the emergency-service personnel and the community. Photos taken by Kennbec Journal photojournalist Joe Phelan.
Published
August 27, 2022

Photos: Collecting for classrooms

Volunteers collect and organize school supplies at Vassalboro Fire Station on Saturday to be distributed to local classrooms. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans.

Published
August 20, 2022

Photos: Skowhegan Fair wraps up another season

Skowhegan State Fair, which wrapped up its 10-day run Saturday, hosted three demolition derbies among its other offerings, including the final smash-'em-up event on Friday, and some harness racing on Saturday. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
Published
July 10, 2022

Photos: 25th Maine International Film Festival

Maine International Film Festival, known widely as MIFF, opened Friday night with a concert and continues through July 17. All photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans
Published
June 10, 2022

Photos: Erskine Academy honors Class of 2022 graduates

Seniors mark their commencement Friday at the Augusta Civic Center with essays and handshakes. Check out these photos from Kennebec Journal photojournalist Joe Phelan.
Published
May 19, 2022

Photos: Gov. Janet Mills tours downtown Waterville

Maine Gov. Janet Mills visited a number of locations in downtown Waterville on Thursday, including Dirigo Labs at the Hathaway Creative Center, the newly constructed Paul J. Schupf Art Center and the Greene Block + Studios. All photos by staff photographer Michael G. Seamans.
Published
May 19, 2022

Photos: Litchfield students get hands-on learning about the outdoors

Volunteers with the Smithfield Plantation Trustees and the Litchfield Conservation Commission host an outdoor classroom at Carrie Ricker school. All photos by Sun Journal photographer Daryn Slover.