Special Olympics

9 years ago

Snowdogs ready to play in state tourney

Snowdogs ready to play in state tourney

The Aroostook County Snowdogs will have three teams participating in this year’s Special Olympics state basketball tournament, taking place Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.

10 years ago

5K Road Race to raise funds for Special Olympics programs

To the editor:

Penobscot/Piscataquis/Hancock Area Special Olympics will be holding a benefit 5K road race on Sunday, Oct.11, 2015 at 10 .m. at the Orono/Old Town YMCA in Old Town. The race is a fundraiser to support the programs put on throughout the year for Area Special Olympics athletes.

10 years ago

5K Road Race to raise funds for Special Olympics programs

To the editor:

     Penobscot/Piscataquis/Hancock Area Special Olympics will be holding a benefit 5K road race on Sunday, Oct.11, 2015 at 10 .m. at the Orono/Old Town YMCA in Old Town. The race is a fundraiser to support the programs put on throughout the year for Area Special Olympics athletes.

10 years ago

Charity Challenge raises funds for Special Olympics

     The 27th annual Cloukey’s Charity Challenge Golf Tournament, held June 18 and 19, 2015, was another huge success. The unique format includes four separate nine-hole scrambles with prizes awarded after the event. All money raised from the event goes to Aroostook County Special Olympics.

10 years ago

250 compete in Special Olympics

Approximately 250 athletes, representing more than 30 schools and organizations, converged at the Gehrig Johnson Athletic Complex at Presque Isle Middle School May 15 for the 39th annual Aroostook County Special Olympics Spring Games.

10 years ago

Snowdogs successful in state tournament

The Snowdogs are back from another memorable trip to the Special Olympics state basketball tournament.
The Blue team won the Silver medal in Div. I and the White team won the bronze medal in Div. 2.  Coach Brian Hamel said there was some great and very stiff competition this year, with three more teams added to the field of competitors.

17 years ago

Missing Houlton teens found at Presque Isle fairgrounds

    Two Houlton teenagers were found safe, but hungry and tired, in Presque Isle on Tuesday, Sept. 16, one week after being reported missing.
“We received information they were in Presque Isle and might have been in a certain home. Upon investigating, we were able to confirm they were in Presque Isle,” said Det. Sgt. Wayne Selfridge, of the Presque Isle Police Department.

18 years ago

Special Olympians compete in Caribou

   Caribou High School recently hosted the 2007 Spring Special Olympics. Teams from all over the county traveled to the Viking track and field to compete in chilly and damp conditions.    Though the weather may not have been cooperating, the athletes did not let that dull their spirit, as they gave their all throughout the day’s activities.

18 years ago

Carrying a torch for Special Olympics

For local emergency personnel and volunteers, it’s a love of helping others that drew them to carry the torch for Special Olympics on June 7.