Derek grew up in New York, while spending part of his summers in Maine, where he developed an appreciation for its wild landscape and natural beauty. Moving from a metropolitan area to the wide-open spaces of Maine felt like an escape to an earlier time when life was simpler, he says. The air seemed pure and the dark night skies were both quiet and alive. After graduating from the University of New England in Biddeford, Derek started his photojournalism career at a newspaper in White Plains, NY. In 2004, he moved to Scarborough and joined the staff at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He lives with his wife and three children in Scarborough. His favorite assignments are photographing the outdoors of Maine, especially along the coast, and covering local sporting events.
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PublishedApril 9, 2024
In photos: Look back on the total solar eclipse in Maine
The chances of pristine weather during the rainy April season were slim. But locals, tourists and chasers of celestial events who took a risk on Maine enjoyed the payoff.
Here’s some of the best work from our photographers across the state and the path of totality.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
In like a lion, out like a lion: Best of March photography
On March 1, the temperature in the Portland area got down to 13 degrees. Two days later, it jumped up to 55 degrees. It was a month with every kind of weather – rain, wind, snow, a vernal equinox, springlike warmth. Here’s some of our best work by Portland Press Herald photographers from a chaotic month.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2024
In photos: The best of February
If you were planning to visit Maine for the first time, February wouldn’t be the best month – unless you were a high school sports fanatic. Then you’d be in heaven. But after the destruction of January’s two major storm surges, we welcomed a quieter, milder February. Here are some of the Portland Press Herald photographers’ favorite photos from the month.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2024
In photos: See the action from Friday’s high school postseason games
Take a look at some of our favorite images from the girls’ and boys’ basketball regional finals.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2024
In photos: See the action from Thursday’s high school postseason games
Take a look at some of our favorite images from the girls’ and boys’ basketball regional semifinals.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
In photos: See the action from Wednesday’s high school postseason games
Take a look at some of our favorite images from the girls’ and boys’ basketball semifinals.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
In photos: See the action from Tuesday’s high school postseason games
Take a look at some of our favorite images from the basketball quarter and semifinals, nordic skiing and wrestling championships.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
In photos: See the action from Friday’s high school postseason games
Take a look at some of our favorite images from the basketball quarterfinals.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2024
In photos: Willard Beach’s fishing shacks
Take a look at the three historic fishing shacks that stood for over a century on Fisherman’s Point at Willard Beach and were washed away in Saturday’s storm.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2024
In photos: Maine’s coast battered by yet another storm
Around 2 inches of rain fell Saturday in southern Maine, flooding low-lying streets and businesses, while a record-breaking high tide inundated the already-soggy coast, eroded beaches and washed away two iconic fishing shacks.
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