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MECHANICS FALLS — The Mechanic Falls Historical Society is holding its first-ever photo contest.
The theme is “Mechanic Falls – It is here, now and everywhere,” and photos submitted must have been taken in Mechanics Falls.
The contest is open to both residents and non-residents of the town, and they can be amateur photographers, semi-professionals, professionals or just people who are real good at taking photographs.
Participants may enter up to three photos, though only one can win. Each entry must include the location where the photograph was taken in Mechanic Falls, or it will not be accepted. Photographs entered could have been taken 50 years ago or just yesterday.
They must be entered as an 8 x 10 or 11 x 14 print and matted. They may also be framed, though that’s not required. Photos may be color or black and white.
The divisions are Adult, for those age 16 and older and Youth, for those age 15 and younger, and there will be a first, second and third-place winner in each division.
There will also be one Best of Show winner. Prizes are yet to be determined.
Entries can be submitted from Feb. 1 through May 1. The historical society plans to exhibit all photographs entered during Mechanic Falls Community Day in June.
Entries can be mailed, or dropped off at the Mechanic Falls Public Library or Town Office. Mailing address is Mechanic Falls Town Office, 108 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. If mailing, label the envelope with “Photograph Contest.”
Each entry must include the name, address, phone number and email address of the person submitting it, whether it’s for the Adult or Youth division and the photo’s location. The date of the photograph is option, but suggested.
If a person (or persons) is in the photograph, please include a signed release form from the person, giving the photographer permission to use their image. Please have a parent or guardian sign the form for any subject under 18.
The Historical Society will also request a signed release form from each winning contestant giving it and the town permission to use the photo for publicity purposes only.
For more information, contact Eriks Petersons 207-345-3134 or email erikspetersons6@gmail.com.
