opening ceremonies

In 1969, Special Olympics Maine held the worlds very first Special Olympics Winter Games.  It all began on a small hill in Gorham, ME, with only a handful of people.

After months of planning and preparation, the 2014 IBU World Youth/Junior Biathlon Championships will take center stage at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, and event sponsors, the organizing committee, and numerous volunteers have created a jam-packed schedule of competitive and community events to engage visitors, starting with opening ceremonies on Thursday.