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 ›
Children
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 ›
Pine Tree Society’s ELC accepts grant from LACF
Pine Tree Society's Early Learning Center recently received a grant of $649 from the Lewiston Auburn Children's Foundation. The Early Learning Center provides early intervention and educational programming for children ages 3 to 6. While each child comes with unique strengths and challenges, the center has a common goal for all its students: to Read More ›
Pine Tree Society expands Children’s Case Management to Midcoast
Big news! Pine Tree Society is expanding its Children’s Case Management Services to its Bath office. “This expansion of our children’s case management program means we are now accepting new referrals with no waitlist in Bath,” said Pine Tree Society’s president and CEO, Noel Sullivan. “We currently offer case management in Scarborough and Auburn Read More ›
Dysart’s Telethon for Pine Tree Camp
On Thursday, January 30, Dysart’s will host a telethon to raise money to help Maine children and adults with disabilities attend Pine Tree Camp this summer. WABI5 will be broadcasting live from Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road in Hermon from 5 to 7 p.m. with, Pine Tree Camp staff by to take pledges and donations by phone at 207-386-5912. Viewers Read More ›