Switching uniforms for Special Olympics
Arthur Smith, of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, and Max King, of the Rockland Police Dept., try to help this photographer snap a close up of two hands holding the torch. Perhaps we'll try again next year. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Two bicycles wheeled the pavement along with the runners. Runners who arrived early had a chance to limber up as needed. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Formal and casual, all in one. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
The athletes took their places in an event meant for them. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Coast Guard. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Every. One. Together. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Mayor Penny York tries the two-hand torch photo on the side before leaving for another engagement. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
A minute of milling. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Wiscasset PD came along, too. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Heading out. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Arthur Smith, of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, and Max King, of the Rockland Police Dept., try to help this photographer snap a close up of two hands holding the torch. Perhaps we'll try again next year. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Two bicycles wheeled the pavement along with the runners. Runners who arrived early had a chance to limber up as needed. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Formal and casual, all in one. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
The athletes took their places in an event meant for them. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Coast Guard. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Every. One. Together. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Mayor Penny York tries the two-hand torch photo on the side before leaving for another engagement. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
A minute of milling. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Wiscasset PD came along, too. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Heading out. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)
Taking a few moments to enjoy the lighter side, runners representing Rockland Police, Knox County Sheriff's Office, Coast Guard, and the District Attorney's Office traded dress shoes for sneakers, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to unitedly represent Special Olympics Maine. Six local Special Olympians joined the group for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Relay for Special Olympics.
The Rockland section of the run began at 8 a.m., sharp, from Maritime Farms on Park Street, in Rockland. With participants arriving sporadically and last-minute to the starting point, conversations were brief, yet jovial, bringing easy smiles to employees who often find themselves in tough positions. Already smiling were the athletes, who were excited to start their events at the University of Maine in Orono, following the Friday evening cauldron lighting.
This morning's runners were fortunate to run their stretch prior to the Air Quality Alert for Sensitive Groups, which was due to become a problem after 11 a.m.
Reach Sarah Thompson at news@penbaypilot.com
