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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Bannon, Co-Executive Director Email: abannon@maineadaptive.org Phone: (207) 824-2440 Maine Adaptive Receives $109,000 Grant from Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to Empower the Lives of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries NEWRY, Maine, September 8, 2025 – Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded $109,000 from […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend and longtime volunteer, Pete Sargent, this past weekend. Pete joined Maine Adaptive in 1995 and, for nearly three decades, gave his time, his energy, and his heart to our programs and our community. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Pete brought
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There’s something magic-like about gliding across a serene Maine lake—cool breezes, gentle ripples, and a quiet sense of liberation. That’s exactly what participants in Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation’s paddling program experience each summer. This isn’t just about kayaking—it’s about empowerment, community, and breaking barriers. What Makes the Paddling Program Special? Stories from the Water
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Maine Adaptive Prepares for Classic Maine Summer Camp Experience for Veterans Veterans No Boundaries Summer Camp returns with a new location at Fernwood Cove in Harrison, Maine. Newry, Maine – July 21, 2025 – From August 15–18, more than 20 disabled veterans and their families will come together in Harrison, Maine, for a
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There’s something about the sound of a clean hit—a solid connection between club and ball—that feels like freedom. For the athletes in Maine Adaptive’s golf program, it’s not just about perfecting a swing; it’s about building confidence, independence, and joy through sport. This summer, our adaptive golf program has welcomed participants of all abilities
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Amy Bannon, Managing Director – Advancementabannon@maineadaptive.org | (207) 385-9057 (cell) Maine Adaptive Hosts Classic Maine Summer Camp Experience for Disabled Veterans and Their Families Veterans No Boundaries Summer Camp returns with new location at Fernwood Cove in Harrison, Maine. Newry, Maine – July 21, 2025 – August 15-18th, more than 20 disabled
Maine Adaptive recently had the pleasure of visiting the new Trail for All at Buck’s Ledge—a beautifully constructed accessible trail built by Recon Trail Design. Enock and Mary made the trip to experience this inclusive path firsthand. Enock used The Rig, an E-assisted off-road adaptive device just acquired by Maine Adaptive, as his mode of
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Written By Guest Blogger and Maine Adaptive Athlete Natalie Miller Our journey to Bug Light Park started early. We needed to be in South Portland by 9:30AM to connect with friends and volunteers from Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation. So that meant we needed to leave our place by 6:30AM to ensure we had time
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2025CONTACT: Amy Bannon, Managing Director – Advancementabannon@maineadaptive.org | (207) 385-9057 (cell) Ski-A-Thon Brings Over 150 Skiers to Sunday River in Support of Maine AdaptiveSunday River, Maine – On Sunday, March 23, Maine Adaptive will host its 37th annualSki-A-Thon presented by L.L. Bean and the Alera Group, bringing together more
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb 19, 2025CONTACT: Amy Bannon, Managing Director – Advancement, abannon@maineadaptive.org, (207) 385-9057 (cell) NEWRY, ME – Maine Adaptive is honored to once again host Camp sNow Limits—a special ski and snowboard getaway for children and adults with limb loss or limb difference—at a new location, Saddleback Mountain from February 27 through