The start of the Maine State Spelling Bee with all contestants on stage Saturday.

Abby Leger of Cony Middle School takes a turn Saturday during the Maine State Spelling Bee.

Second place finisher Adelaide Lock of Hope Elementary School takes a turn in an early round Saturday during the Maine State Spelling Bee.

Logan Day of Hancock Grammar School laughs with the judges Saturday during the Maine State Spelling Bee.

L to R: The final three contestants on stage, Andrew Zimmerman of Jefferson Village School, Evan Trieu of St. Brigid School and Adelaide Lock of Hope Elementary School compete Saturday during the Maine State Spelling Bee.

The 2023 Maine State Spelling Bee competitors Saturday.