Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hosford of Bangor, Maine! Mr. and Mrs. Hosford are the winners of our March 2020 St. Patrick's Day Sweepstakes drawing. Pine Tree Society's Sweepstakes raise money to support our programs. Want to learn more about our sweepstakes? Call us at 207-443-3341. Read More ›
WMTW and WGME cover the 12th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference
On Saturday, March 7, the 12th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference took place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in South Portland. Over 500 individuals with autism and their parents, educators, and providers came together for a day of learning, resources, and laughter. According to the 2019 Maine Kids Count report, 2,824 children in Maine Read More ›
Join us for a Pine Tree Camp Info Session
Taking the leap and sending a child to overnight camp is a big decision for any parent. Pine Tree Camp is hosting four informational sessions, including two digital sessions, to provide access for parents and caregivers statewide. Pine Tree Camp’s 285-acre campus is fully accessible; providing a barrier-free environment with skilled counselors Read More ›
A Maine tradition since 1974: The Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to Benefit Pine Tree Camp
Snow was hard to find, but the 47th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to benefit Pine Tree Camp took the show on the road. The Q106.5 egg riders continued the unique fundraising tradition of stuffing raw eggs down their shirts before hopping on the flatbed trucks for a parade led by Maine Game Wardens. Each egg represented a Read More ›
Freeport library incorporates sign language into reading program
Freeport Community Library has added another component to their reading program: sign language! The Portland Press Herald interviewed our very own Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways about the benefits of sign language with speech development. Check out the story here. Read More ›
Southern Maine Autism Conference continues for its 12th year
Saturday, March 7 is a particularly special day in Maine. It’s the day families from around the state come together for the Southern Maine Autism Conference. This conference began 12 years ago as a way to connect parents with educators, service providers and resources. It is offered at no cost and, for the 12th year in a row, is at full capacity Read More ›
Four for four: Pine Tree Society receives a perfect 4-star score from Charity Navigator for fourth year in a row
For the fourth year in a row, Pine Tree Society has earned the top 4-star ranking from Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is the largest independent charity evaluator in the United States and 4-stars is their highest possible rating. Pine Tree Society’s commitment to strong financial health, accountability and transparency earned this top Read More ›
A young man with a plan: raising money for Pine Tree Camp
Sometimes things don’t always turn out the way you planned. Sometimes they turn out even better! That’s the case with Austin, a 12-year-old snowmobile racer from Levant. He planned to raise $750 to help Maine kids attend Pine Tree Camp this summer. Instead, he more than tripled that goal with donations continuing to come in. It was through Read More ›
Portland Press Herald features Pine Tree Society
Pine Tree Society's expansion of children's case management to the Midcoast area was featured in the Portland Press Herald on February 6. “There’s always been an unmet need around case management in the region," Pine Tree Society's President & CEO Noel Sullivan said. "We felt we really needed to up our game here, and provide more Read More ›