Recently, camp director Dawn Willard-Robinson and Tyler Cary from Pine Tree Society sat down with Craig Colson on FOX 22 ABC 7 Bangor to talk about the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp on June 2. "Pine Tree Camp in Rome is really a magical place where children and adults with disabilities can get a great summer camp experience just like anyone else. Read More ›
Pine Tree Society appoints Joseph Drago to board of directors
Pine Tree Society, a statewide organization serving Maine children and adults with disabilities, recently named Joseph Drago to its board of directors. A native Vermonter, Drago graduated from The College of the Holy Cross with a BA in Political Science. and completed an MA in Political Science at Wichita State University. He served six years Read More ›
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 would have been like for me,” said audience member Lisette. “I would have been Read More ›
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 week is seeing the absolute joy she experiences and how much fun she Read More ›
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, will use the gift to purchase new floor mats for the indoor gross motor Read More ›
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 moment our children step through the door is to make sure their basic needs are Read More ›
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 and dedication to the Maine Wildlife Park. Individuals received a certificate, Read More ›
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 two-person drama Zoe, a black student, and Janine, her white professor, meet to Read More ›
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 nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movement, including the ability to Read More ›