In the 1960s, Pine Tree Society, headquartered in Bath, had the idea that a Maine-themed holiday card would be a perfect fundraiser. More than fifty years later, that tradition is still going strong and annual sales have raised over $3 million dollars to support and transform the lives of Maine people with disabilities. Bath artist Sandy Read More ›
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A Maine tradition for over 50 years: Pine Tree Society holiday cards keep people connected during Covid-19
The holiday season might look a little different this year, but many traditions remain the same, such as the simple joy of sending – and receiving – a special card from a friend or family member. “We are getting orders from all over the country,” said Erin Rice, chief development officer for Pine Tree Society. “We are seeing first-hand how Read More ›
Dover-Foxcroft village scene featured on Pine Tree Society holiday cards
Bath, Maine (November 16, 2020) – The holiday season might look a little different this year, but many traditions remain the same, such as the simple joy of sending – and receiving – a special card from a friend or family member. Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards have been a Maine tradition for 50 years. One hundred percent of proceeds from Read More ›
Robin Galleher retiring in October
“She makes everyone feel at home the moment they walk through the door.” That’s how Noel Sullivan, president and CEO of Pine Tree Society describes Robin Galleher, MSPA-A, CCC-A. Robin has been the Director of Audiology at Pine Tree Society since 1999. This October, she is retiring after 21 years of service. “Robin built Pine Tree Read More ›
A Maine tradition for over 50 years
Pine Tree Society’s 2020 holiday cards feature beautiful paintings by two celebrated Maine artists: Sandy Crabtree and Carlton Plummer. Crabtree’s paintings have been featured on Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards 12 times. She is a noted children’s book illustrator and a longtime Bath resident who taught at Morse High School for nearly 30 Read More ›
Pine Tree Society providing in-person audiology services during COVID-19 thanks to support from Davenport Trust Fund
For more than 40 years, Pine Tree Society’s audiology program has been a trusted partner for people of all ages who are living with hearing loss. Every client who comes through the door receives services designed to meet their unique hearing needs, and those needs did not stop during COVID-19. “If anything, the needs increased as Read More ›
News Center Maine: Pine Tree Camp innovates to welcome people back safely
Chloe Teboe and the crew at NEWS CENTER Maine visited Pine Tree Camp to see how we are adapting to continue to impact Maine people with disabilities during this challenging time. The Pine Tree Camp Adventure Day Pass allows children and adults with disabilities to visit camp for the day and take part in recreational outdoor activities. Watch Read More ›
Pine Tree Society transforms Auburn program site to have a deeper impact in the community
“The therapeutic value is going to be huge.” That’s how Karen McClure-Richard, director of Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center describes the renovations to their building in Auburn. This building at 589 Minot Avenue is home to both Pine Tree Society’s Early Learning Center and Adult Support Services. Originally a warehouse, this Read More ›
Distance Learning: Top 10 Tips – Introduction
The 2020/2021 school year is approaching and schools are preparing for multiple scenarios – one of which is distance learning. Pine Tree Society was able to jump in and support schools and their students with special needs during the spring shutdown. There’s no doubt about it, we learned a lot. Everyone did. We wanted to share our Top 10 distance Read More ›