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Lights, camera, history!
Filming has officially begun on a new documentary celebrating Pine Tree Society’s first 90 years. This incredible anniversary milestone is the perfect time to share the stories of the families, clients and dedicated Maine people who have shaped our legacy. We can’t wait to share this journey with you! Stay tuned for updates.
Board Spotlight: Meet Doug
We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Doug DiPasquale, who joined Pine Tree Society’s Board of Directors in October 2025. As a parent of a long-time Pine Tree Camper, he knows firsthand how our programs build growth, confidence and community. Check out this conversation with Doug to learn why he’s so passionate about our mission.
Big goals require big hearts
We’re on a mission to raise $90,000 to match our Board’s incredibly generous challenge. Your contribution is doubled instantly to provide essential services for Maine people with disabilities. There’s no better time to increase your impact. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $90,000. Let’s hit this goal together! Thank you for your support.
Meet New Friends
It’s almost summer…and Pine Tree Camp is calling… Apply today for the summer of a lifetime. Join us for week-long day or overnight sessions filled with friendship, swimming, s’mores and more! Don’t delay and apply today. Did you know you can register for more than one week of Camp Pine Cone day camp? Full tuition assistance is available.
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Then and Now – Kristin Selwood
Celebrating 80 Years of Pine Tree Camp: Then and Now - Kristin Selwood In June, Kristin Selwood of Winthrop, smiled as she posed for a photo at Pine Tree Camp to recreate a cherished image from her youth when she first came to camp. Now 58 years old, she started...
Artwork that’s a first for Pine Tree Society
For the first time ever, this year, Pine Tree Society selected holiday card artwork created by a Pine Tree Camper. Sophia Wooten moved from Ohio to Maine with her family and fell in love with Pine Tree Camp and…moose! “We don’t have moose in Ohio so it’s a real treat...
Fundraising in leaps and bounds
Employees take the leap to raise funds for Pine Tree Society Ayris Franklin and Deb Cote are taking their passion for their work to new heights! On October 2 these two Pine Tree Society employees are going over the edge at One City Center in Portland to raise funds...
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Our Impact
Communication Pathways
Providing a full range of Speech/Language and Assistive Technology services for children and adults
Community Support
Developing skills for healthy, socially connected lives
Case Management
Providing support, resources and individualized solutions
Pine Tree Society
Impact Stories
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...
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...
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...