Photo of the Month: May 2003

Every month we choose for recognition three photos from among those contributed to the report by member newspapers in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. From these we select a Photo of the Month and two honorable mentions.

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Jim Evans
The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine

Deborah and Christopher Holinger are reunited with their children for the first time since Christmas in this May 15 shot from Portland. The couple was depolyed on military duty in Iraq. Holding his grandson, Jacob, is Howard Holinger, who helped care for the youngsters in their parents' absence. Catherine is embraced by her mother.

(Photographer's comments)

Honorable Mentions

Daryl Carlson
The Citizen, Laconia, N.H.
A red-winged black bird braces on cattail stalks while feeding along the shores of Lake Opechee in Laconia on May 11.

Jim Evans
Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine
Colby College seniors Peter Nowak and Laura Shufelt kiss during the annual party at Johnson Pond on the school's campus on May 9. Many seniors take the traditional plunge into the pond on the last day of classes.

Jim Evans' comments will be posted as soon as they are available