We captured a variety of impactful Maine scenes this past year. Snowy tranquility. Sports championship elation. Learning to ride waves at the beach. An Elvis impersonator awaiting his cue to take the stage. Maine Trust for Local News photojournalists have uncovered the unexpected in many forms, sometimes leading to incredibly emotional moments. At Bubba’s Sulky Lounge in Portland, a couple shared a tender moment that seemed to encapsulate the bar’s experience. In Lewiston, a woman who had a bi-lateral mastectomy following her cancer diagnosis posed shirtless for a portrait photo, leading to a powerful moment between subject and journalist. It is a great privilege to photograph the people and stories of Maine. Here is some of our best work across the Maine Trust from 2024.