Kennebec Journal Captures Spring Sports, Protests, and Pétanque

Weekly photo roundup highlights the diverse stories in central Maine communities.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:42am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented scenes of a high school sports game, a protest, and a pétanque match, with vibrant colors and sharp, overlapping planes.A visually striking collage of central Maine's diverse community life, from athletic competition to political activism to niche recreation.Fort Morgan Today

The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel newspapers have published a collection of their favorite photos from the past week, showcasing the vibrant spring sports scene, a local protest, and the growing popularity of the French lawn bowling game pétanque in the central Maine region.

Why it matters

This weekly photo feature provides a visually engaging snapshot of the varied activities, events, and community happenings that define life in central Maine, from youth athletics to political activism to niche recreational pursuits.

The details

The photo roundup includes action shots of local high school baseball, softball, and lacrosse games, as well as images from a protest against the Sacramento Kings' decision to relocate their NBA G League affiliate to Lewiston. Additionally, the collection highlights the growing enthusiasm for pétanque, a French bowling game that has gained a loyal following in the region.

  • The photos were taken between March 27 and April 2, 2026.

The players

Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

Two central Maine newspapers that have been covering local news, sports, and community events for decades.

Rich Abrahamson

A career photojournalist and writer who has been capturing the stories of central Maine since the 1980s.

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The takeaway

This weekly photo feature provides a visually engaging and comprehensive look at the diverse activities, events, and community happenings that define life in central Maine, from youth sports to political activism to niche recreational pursuits.