Jake Richards

Jake Richards

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Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist for NEWS CENTER Maine.

03/05/2026
A Maine Maverick: Cooper Flagg's Influence in Maine 02/26/2026

A Maine Maverick: Cooper Flagg's Influence in Maine NEWS CENTER Maine's Ryan Bell sits down exclusively with Cooper Flagg to talk about his influence back home.

A Maine Maverick: Cooper Flagg's Adjustment to Life in the NBA 02/25/2026

A Maine Maverick: Cooper Flagg's Adjustment to Life in the NBA Cooper Flagg is making waves at just 19. NEWS CENTER Maine's Ryan Bell sits down exclusively with the Newport native to talk about life in the NBA.

'First Day Hikes' invites people to state parks for New Year's Day 01/02/2026

I had to ask our digital team if “poopy” was okay to write in a web article for this story😂 Kids say the funniest things!

'First Day Hikes' invites people to state parks for New Year's Day 'First Day Hikes' is a nationwide movement where state parks offer free admission to encourage starting the new year outdoors.

Students, teachers gather in Portland to protest ICE operations amid recent detainments 12/04/2025

Students, teachers gather in Portland to protest ICE operations amid recent detainments Hundreds of people turned out in front of City Hall on Wednesday, including students who spoke out against the detainment of two teens.

Heavy police presence seen at Chase Bank in Scarborough 11/26/2025

Heavy police presence seen at Chase Bank in Scarborough At least six police cars were seen at the bank Wednesday afternoon.

Maine Supreme Court hears arguments in case on religious freedom and parental rights 11/14/2025

Maine Supreme Court hears arguments in case on religious freedom and parental rights The case was brought by a woman who believes a lower court overreached when it gave her co-parent veto power over what church their daughter could attend.

Stanley brothers remembered in Kingfield with museum 08/29/2025

Stanley brothers remembered in Kingfield with museum The twin brothers had numerous inventions, but none were quite as prolific as the Stanley Steamer car.

Tim Sample is stepping away from the stage after decades of making Mainers laugh 07/06/2025

Tim Sample is stepping away from the stage after decades of making Mainers laugh Tim Sample and Gary Crocker reflect on their careers as Maine humorists and say the future is in good hands.

Bigelow Lab hopes expansion will increase educational and research opportunities 07/03/2025

Bigelow Lab hopes expansion will increase educational and research opportunities Leaders hope the expansion will help propel advancements in science and potentially enhance the Bigelow Laboratory and Maine.

Westbrook Police Department answers public outcry over AI-altered photo 07/02/2025

Westbrook Police Department answers public outcry over AI-altered photo Police say an officer used AI to add the department's emblem to an evidence photo—sparking confusion, criticism, and a renewed focus on transparency.

Maine professor receiving honor from American Academy of Arts & Sciences 06/05/2025

Don Carrigan made an appearance in this story from 1989! I used footage from a documentary shared to us from UMaine that made this story great.

Maine professor receiving honor from American Academy of Arts & Sciences Dr. Robert Steneck has been teaching at UMaine & studying Maine’s oceans for more than 40 years, work that’s reshaped the state’s lobster fishery.

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