Pine Tree Society Blog
Keeping the drive for Camp alive
Linda Bonnar of Brunswick started paddling for Pine Tree Camp 22 years ago at the very first paddle. She was a counselor supervisor at the time. “I was just out of college and thought I had the world by the tail,” recalled Bonnar. “I learned so much about myself at...
Pine Tree Society partners with Portland Stage for ASL interpreted performance
In April, Pine Tree Society’s Interpreting Services team partnered with Portland Stage to provide American Sign Language interpreting for their performance of The Niceties. “Imagine watching TV without sound. That’s what watching this play without ASL interpretation...
Campers and staff count down the days to Pine Tree Camp
"She loved Cabin Wars!" That’s what Kylee’s father, Donald, said was her favorite part of camp last summer. "It was Super Hero week and Cabin 4’s theme was Wonder Woman," he said. "They earned points for decorating, and her cabin won." For Donald, the highlight of the...
Pine Tree Society awarded grant from LACF
The Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation awarded an $800 grant to Pine Tree Society to help with improvements to their Early Learning Center, located at 589 Minot Avenue. The Early Learning Center, which serves children with disabilities from age three to six,...
Renovations planned to transform Early Learning Center
"We are so happy you’re here!" Those words echo the hallways as children arrive at Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center, a unique preschool for children with disabilities who have experienced significant trauma in their young lives. "Our number one goal from the...
Community support participants honored for volunteer service
Individuals from Pine Tree Society’s Auburn Community Support Program attended Maine Wildlife Park's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on March 29, 2018. Individuals who volunteered for 20 hours or more throughout the 2017 season were recognized for their hard work...
Pine Tree Society to provide ASL interpreters for Portland Stage production in April
Pine Tree Society is pleased to partner with Portland Stage to make the arts more accessible to the Deaf community by providing American Sign Language interpreters for the performance of The Niceties taking place on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 pm. In this riveting...
In her own voice
Imagine for a moment knowing that within months you will lose your voice forever. This is the reality for Lisa. Lisa’s voice is weaker than it was in 2014 when she was first diagnosed with ALS. Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS affects the parts of the...
Pine Tree Society announces St. Patrick’s Sweeps winner
Congratulations to Peggy Jackson from South Portland! She was the winner of the St. Pat’s Sweeps drawing at Pine Tree Society. Pine Tree Society Sweepstakes raises money to help Pine Tree Society transform lives. For information about the sweepstakes, call us at...