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Pine Tree Society welcomes Belanger as new Finance Director
Pine Tree Society is pleased to announce that James Belanger has joined the team as the new Finance Director. Belanger has worked with nonprofit organizations, including Head Start, in leadership positions for most of his career. He grew up in Maine and relishes the...
Pine Tree Society announces ACRE certification for two Employment Specialists
Pine Tree Society announced that Employment Specialists Michelle Girard-Lynds and Sherri Go have been awarded national certification by the Association of Certified Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE), a national membership organization for trainers and educators who work...
Pine Tree Society appoints Brandwein and Butterfield to Board
Pine Tree Society recently named Zachary Brandwein and Stephen Butterfield to its Board of Directors. Brandwein, an associate at Bernstein Shur, received his BA at Occidental College, his MPP at the University of Southern Maine, and his JD at University of Tulsa...
The Thompson Fund awards grant to Pine Tree Society
The Roger R. and Theresa S. Thompson Endowment Fund announces the awarding of $112,000 in grants to six non-profit organizations in New Hampshire and Maine. Among the beneficiaries, the Trustees of the Trust, Charles Doleac, Kenneth Barrett and Holly Ayes Malloy have...
Bangor stations cover Dysart’s Breakfast with Santa to benefit Pine Tree Camp
When Dysart's held their annual Breakfast with Santa to benefit Pine Tree Camp, WABI TV 5 and WVII 7/FOX 23, both based in Bangor, were on-hand to cover the event Families feasted on pancakes and the children had the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa...
New Audiologist joins Pine Tree Society Audiology Team
Rich Bothfeld, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA has joined Pine Tree Society’s Audiology Department as a Clinical Audiologist. He joins Robin Galleher, MSPA-A, CCC-A, who is the director of the program. “Rich knows our mission and values and wants to be a part of that. He really...
Pine Tree Society earns perfect score in transparency and accountability
As we enter "the season of giving," people will be making decisions about where their donations can make the most impact. With stories in the media about non-profits that misuse funds, it is easy to understand why people are concerned. Pine Tree Society’s strong...
Discovering a life of passion and purpose
Dear Friends, Discovering abilities together. I have seen those words come to life again and again over the past year. Let me tell you a story... Ajay first came to Pine Tree Camp in 2007 as an eight-year-old. Spending time with other campers helped Ajay see he’s...
Pine Tree Society in the news: Providing accessible outdoor recreation for all
It’s no secret that Pine Tree Society is dedicated to making accessible outdoor recreation available to Maine children and adults with disabilities. On November 12, The Maine Sunday Telegram ran a front-page article entitled “Vacationland’s Limited Access.” The story...