Fox22/ABC7 visited Pine Tree Camp during our specialized week of camp known as Camp Communicate.
This week is for kids who use assistive technology to find their voice.
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Local news stations visit Pine Tree Camp
NEWCENTER Maine and WABI5 came to visit Pine Tree Camp recently to see what we do and why the impact is so significant on the lives of our campers and their families.
Paddle for Pine Tree camp team highlighted by local newspaper
A local newspaper highlighted the Maine and Connecticut Water team from the Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp! The story is a great reminder of the important role our donors and supporters play in our success. Thank you to Maine Water for being part of the Pine Tree Camp family! We could not do what we do without your support.
Read the story here.
7th Grader raises money for Pine Tree Camp
Meet Andrew Hamel! He’s a 7th grader at All Saints Catholic School in Bangor and he raised over $500 for Pine Tree Camp by organizing a fundraiser at his school. His parents are members of the Levant Hungry Hollow 76’ers Snowmobile Club and their support of the Dysart’s Ride-in last winter inspired him to want to do more to help Maine people with disabilities. Thank you, Andrew, you are an inspiration to us all!
Bernstein Shur volunteers at Pine Tree Society
A group of volunteers from Bernstein Shur made a huge difference at Pine Tree Society on June 14. They painted our Early Learning Center storage cubbies and deep-cleaned the indoor play area!
We are so thankful for their help and hard-work. Come back anytime!
First deaf Maine native to earn PhD
Regan Thibodeau will soon be the first native deaf person from Maine to earn her PhD.
According to Regan, there are only 400 deaf people in the country with PhDs and only 700 worldwide. Her degree has a concentration in educational leadership because she wants to inspire other deaf people to pursue a higher education.
Maura Nolin, Director of Interpreting Services at Pine Tree Society, is seen interpreting in Newscenter’s 207 story celebrating Regan’s accomplishments.
Watch the full story here.
Pine Tree Society announces March sweepstakes winner
Congratulations to Robert Duplessie! Robert was the winner of the March 2019 St Patrick’s Day Sweeps drawing at Pine Tree Society.
Pine Tree Society Sweepstakes raise money to help Pine Tree Society transform lives. For information about the sweepstakes, call us at 207-443-3341.
Portland jewelry store donating to Pine Tree Society
For th
e month of April, Se Vende Imports in Portland’s Old Port is donating a portion of all sales to Pine Tree Society.
Located at 4 Exchange Street in Portland, Se Vende offers the best collection of handmade gifts & jewelry imported from around the world!
Visit Portland and check them out! We’re certain you’ll love their handmade gifts and jewelry as much as we do.
Thank you Se Vende for your generosity. Your donation has impact!
Dance studio raises money for Pine Tree Camp
Top Hat II Dance Studio in Holden, Maine raised over $5,000 for Pine Tree Camp on April 5.
Through their event called “Dancers Unite for Pine Tree Camp”, more than 100 dancers from the Bangor area joined forces to raise money for Pine Tree Camp. Between admissions, raffles, and a silent auction, they were able to raise enough money to send three campers to Pine Tree Camp this summer!
Thank you to Top Hat II Dance studio and all who participated in the event to make it a success!
Watch their reaction to learning how much they raised here.