Portland Sea Dogs game a home run for Deaf community
The Portland Sea Dogs first ever Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness night was a truly moving experience for us all. It was an honor to be a part of this special event. The Sea Dogs wore specially designed jerseys that replaced the traditional Sea Dogs script with...
Speech-Language Hearing Month: Book recommendations from Dr. Franklin
As Speech-Language Hearing Month draws to a close, Dr. Ayris Franklin, Manager of Pine Tree Society’s Audiology Department, has five favorite books she recommends: "These books fill me with hope. I am in awe of these authors who are sharing stories that are not...
Paddle for Pine Tree Camp Weekend: May 31 – June 2, 2024
28th Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp weekend returns with Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause tournament to kick off the three day event Manchester, Solon and Brunswick, Maine (May 1, 2024) – The 28th Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns in June with...
Pine Tree Paddlers for Pizza: Teaming up for a cause they believe in
Every June, Pine Tree Society Direct Support Professional, Deb Cote, and her family paddle the Kennebec River with one purpose in mind: to raise money for Maine people with disabilities to experience Pine Tree Camp. But one reason isn’t enough for the Cote family....
Spring Appeal: Our impact is growing and we couldn’t do it without you
"Spring is the time of plans and projects." Isn't that the truth? If you are like me, you have a growing list of projects to tackle once spring has sprung. But nowhere is this truer than Pine Tree Society. I am thrilled to share some of the plans and projects we are...
Early Learning Center celebrates the Week of the Young Child
In April, Pine Tree Society's Early Learning Center celebrated the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association. Head...
Boston Marathon Runner selects Pine Tree Society
We’re thrilled to announce that Scarborough resident Kevin Cote has chosen Pine Tree Society as his charity in the 128th Bank of America Boston Marathon. Kevin is Vice President of Global and Commercial Banking in Portland and is proud to have been selected by Bank of...
Pine Tree Society to expand to offer audiology testing to infants
Hearing loss is the most common birth defect in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, two or three of every 1,000 babies are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears. “The impact of not identifying and addressing...
Pine Tree Camp hosts Zoom info session for parents of children with disabilities
Taking the leap and sending a child to overnight camp is a big decision for any parent. Overnight summer camp is an amazing opportunity for growth and development as well as an opportunity for respite for families. Pine Tree Camp is a program of Pine Tree Society and...