Category: The Journey & Community
ME Honorable Service Medal Awarded
Boothbay Vietnam Veteran Receives Maine Silver Star Honorable Service Medal On Friday, April 26th, Director David Richmond of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services awarded Vietnam Veteran, Patrick Farrin of Boothbay, ME, the Maine Silver…
Mainers are Speaking Up
Mainers are Speaking Up About Prescription Drug Costs Is the high cost of your prescription drugs making you sick? Mainers are sharing their stories. Call your State House Representative today toll-free: 1-844-226-7030. Together, we can #StopRxGreed….
BE BOLD!
I have spoken out a lot this year regarding abortion. Although I have always been Pro-Life and been very clear about it, many have asked why this has taken on such an urgency with me,…
Celebrating 50 Years
Special Olympics celebrated their 50th last year… The spark that became today’s Special Olympics movement ignited at the first 1968 International Summer Games in Chicago, Il., USA. Since Special Olympics’ inaugural event on July 20,…
Just Take A Step …
“Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” “Just as I am”…
My Washington DC Bucket List
When I first arrived in DC, I created a bucket list to pass my time. I have had previous opportunities to visit, and it was during those times that I did the more obvious activities…
Someone You Should Know:
Donna Dwyer: My Place Teen Center Questions: Ray Richardson Answers: Donna Dwyer Q: Tell us about yourself, your childhood and your family. In other words, give us a snapshot of who you are and what…
Free Shredding Events
Free Shredding Events in Augusta, Bangor and Portland in April: Working to Safely Dispose of Sensitive Documents and Unwanted Medications As part of our ongoing work to raise awareness about consumer fraud and identity theft,…
Special Olympics Really IS For ALL Ages!
Special Olympics Maine (free) Events For Young Children YOUNG ATHLETES FESTIVALS Special Olympics Maine is excited to announce that they will be offering two free events for young children. Children ages 2-10 years old who…
Draw Near
Happy Spring everyone! Since I live in Florida, where it’s pretty much Summer all the time, I like to at least pretend to notice a change in seasons. Just like I’ll pretend it’s not 90…
Someone You Should Know
Elias Thomas: Service Before Service Questions submitted by Ray Richardson and answered by Elias Thomas. Q: Tell us about yourself and your family. Give us a snapshot of what matters to you. A: When I…
To Protect and Serve
In 1981, Chief Richard LaMunyon of the Wichita, Kansas Police Department saw that Special Olympics was in urgent need of funds. At the same time he had been feeling a need to get his officers…
