Pine Tree Society Blog
Dawn has two goals
“I’ve been at the beginning. I’ve been at the end. But I’ve never seen the in-between part.” Dawn Willard-Robinson is the director of Pine Tree Camp and has attended the Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in for years, but has never actually seen the trail the Q106.5 Egg...
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...
40 years go by and so many things stay the same
It's so fun to look back in the scrapbook and see this newsletter article about Pine Tree Society holiday cards from 1977. We see that the postcard option was popular because people were concerned about the price of postage going up. In those days, you could send a...
Renovations to The Shack have begun
Renovation of the Frances Smith Cabin – better known as The Shack – has begun at Pine Tree Camp. "We’ve started some of the ripping and tearing," said Alan Farmer, Facilities Manager. "We’re getting everything out so construction can start." The plan is to do the...
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...
Holiday card season is in full swing
December is here and the time to get your holiday cards is now! You have probably already seen this year's two featured designs, featuring the work of renowned Maine artists, Carlton Plummer and Sandy Crabtree. Did you know that each design comes in a choice of...
Judson to ride in the Q106.5 Egg Ride to benefit Pine Tree Camp
Amy Judson has been participating in the Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in to benefit Pine Tree Camp for over 15 years. This February 3, for the very first time, she’ll be a celebrity rider in the Q106.5 Egg Ride. When asked how being a celebrity rider will make the...
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...