Bates College first year students, from left to right, Robyn Moss, Emma Ullman-Kissel, Molly D'Arcy and Sarah Allen jump into a hole cut into Lake Andrews on the campus of Bates College in Lewiston Friday afternoon. Many students hail the "Puddle Jump" to be the highlight of the 4 day Winter Carnival tradition that started in 1975. For a video from the event, visit www.sunjournal.com
Danielle Strout holds on as her dog, Gronk, pulls her and her son Silas, 3, around Taylor Pond in Auburn Sunday afternoon while waiting for her husband Steve to put on their other sons skates. The family live just down the road from the pond and decided to take advantage of the conditions to skate.
YMCA Gymnastics Program coach Emelia Krapovicky works on a back flip with Ella Fortin, 4, of Turner during Thursday afternoon's Tiny Tots program at the Lewiston Armory. For more information about upcoming classes for a varitey of ages and ability, visit www.alymca.org/youth-sports/gymnastics.com