Bridget: We know she’s in the right place
Bridget said she didn’t like bowling. Or swimming. She consistently responded to sit uations by saying “No.” Her Community Case Manager, Christa, recalled, “Once she started going to Pine Tree Society’s Community Support Program, she went from refusing to do anything...
Shumate and Gatlyn: Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center helps brothers reach their goals
“One of the big things I really like about the Early Learning Center is they take their time and are very on top of what my boys need. They don’t let anything fall through the cracks.” That’s how Brittney describes her experience with Pine Tree Society’s Early...
Luka’s family discovered Pine Tree Camp together
"He was comfortable being there." That’s all it took for Luka’s big sister, Ilyana, to know Pine Tree Camp was going to be a special place. Luka is five years old and this is his first summer at Camp Pine Cone. “Back in 2021, Luka was diagnosed with...
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...