Special Olympics Aroostook Spring Games 2014

272 athletes from Fort Kent to Island Falls competed in this year's Special Olympics Aroostook track and field events.

Athletes ranged in age from 5yrs all the way up to 65yrs competing in either running, softball throw, standing long jump, or wheel chair races. Members of the community, local law enforcement, and National Honor Society members were on hand to assist athletes in the games.

"Athletes look forward to [this event] every year to show their abilities and to show their abilities to other people" -- Steve Richard, Special Olympics, Area Management Team member.