Photos from the legislative inauguration:

Legislators await the proceedings.

Gov. John Baldacci enters the legislative chamber.

Baldacci gives his remarks.

House Republican leaders Josh Tardy (R-Newport) and Phil Curtis (R-Madison).

House Democratic Leaders John Piotti (D-Unity) and Seth Berry (D-Bowdoinham).

Rep. Larry Sirois (D-Turner) and his 5-year-old grandson, Benjamin.

Rep. Diane Russell (D-Portland) works in the chamber.

Lawmakers take their oaths.

House majority leader John Piotti (D-Unity) speaks.

House speaker Hannah Pingree enters the chamber.

House speaker Hannah Pingree (D-North Haven) takes her oath.

Congresswoman-elect Chellie Pingree, her daughter Cecily and Ava, 7.

The Pingree family applauds in the chamber.

Senate President Libby Mitchell (D-Vassalboro) addresses the new Senate.

The Maine Senate Republicans.

The Maine Senate Democrats.