Rich is a career photojournalist and writer who got his start in newspapers in 1987 at the Fort Morgan Times in Colorado. His appreciation for photography and stories began as a kid while watching slide shows his dad created with photos shot around the family farm in Iowa and during summer vacations. A graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, Rich has built a portfolio of images from 46 states and 9 Canadian provinces. He served the Fort Collins Coloradoan newspaper for 22 years before returning to Iowa in 2013 where he was a correspondent for the Boone News-Republican and freelanced for the Ames Tribune. He also worked as a caregiver for the elderly, was a cashier at a convenience store and a custodian at Iowa State University. Rich joined the staff of the Morning Sentinel in 2019. He lives in Waterville.
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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 19, 2024
In photos: See the action from Monday’s high school postseason games
Take a look at some of our favorite images from the basketball quarterfinals and nordic, swimming and indoor track state championships.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2023
Rich Abrahamson: Laughter, tears mix as man remembered in wake of fatal Anson boating accident
Mark Henry died ‘doing what he loved’ in July while boating on the river, and Rich Abrahamson just so happened to visit Henry 15 days before the accident.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
In photos: See the action from some of Wednesday’s high school playoff games
Check out some of our favorite images from Wednesday’s high school baseball and softball playoff games.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2023
In photos: See the action from Monday’s high school postseason games
Check out some of our favorite images from Monday’s high school basketball tournaments.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2021
Photos: Andy Valley battles Massachusetts team in Cal Ripken 11U regional
Chelmsford defeats Andy Valley 5-4 in Waterville. Both teams complete pool play with 2-1 records.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2020
Photo Gallery: Maine Republicans greet Mike Pence in Hermon
Speaking to a crowd of several hundred people gathered Monday in a Hermon truck yard, Vice President Mike Pence urged voters to “go get it done” with just 15 days remaining before Election Day.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2020
Vassalboro mechanic provides time travel in a Ford Model T
Peter Reny restores, repairs and sells vintage Fords to those who haven’t the time to work on the cars themselves, but appreciate owning and driving a classic car.