Though strong winds prevented the lighting of the Olympic torch, athletes cheer on the effort during opening ceremonies for the 2016 Special Olympics Maine Winter Games at Sugarloaf on Monday.
Athlete Mark Gordon of Work First in Farmington is assisted by Randy Judkins after the 100-meter snowshoe race at Sugarloaf on Monday during Special Olympics action.
The Families Matter group from Skowhegan and Farmington are cheered as they enter the Parade of Athletes during opening ceremonies of the 2016 Special Olympics Maine Winter Games at Sugarloaf on Monday.
Dave Baird, formerly of Winslow and a volunteer for the Special Olympics Maine Winter Games for the past 30 years, congratulates athlete Jaimi Buck during snowshoe races at Sugarloaf on Monday.
Work First of Farmington coach Martha McClure, center, helps athlete Mark Shink with a 2016 Special Olympics Maine Winter Games bib number before the snowshoe events at Sugarloaf on Monday. Coach Jenny Macomber is at left and teammate Noele Brown is at right.
Athlete Jaimi Buck of Work First in Farmington won her 50-meter snowshoe time trial during the 2016 Special Olympics Maine Winter Games at Sugarloaf on Monday. At far left is team member Noele Brown.
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