FARMINGTON — A video featuring students, faculty and staff at the University of Maine at Farmington and set to the popular song “Happy” is getting lots of views online. It’s mostly about fun, creator Abraham Turcotte, a UMF senior from Portland, said. They dance. They clap. They sing. And the world is watching. The video […]
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UMF celebrates student research with day-long symposium
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will present a day-long showcase of student research and creative achievements with its annual Michael D. Wilson Symposium, beginning at 9 a.m. and running into the evening, Wednesday, April 30. The university-wide exposition is free and open to the public at venues throughout campus and features academic […]
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UMF president on death hoax: ‘I simply want to provide the assurance of my presence’
FARMINGTON — A hoax email sent Monday evening to University of Maine Farmington students and staff claimed the university’s president, Kathryn Foster, had died at her home Monday afternoon. In fact, Foster was alive and well in Machias, conducting university business at the University of Maine System’s Board of Trustees two-day meeting. The email, sent […]
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RSU 73 going after major labor grant
LIVERMORE FALLS — RSU 73 has recently received a Homeland Security Grant to improve communications between the schools and buses. They are also considering going seeking a major federal grant that could bring greater occupational opportunities to Spruce Mountain High School students. Superintendent Robert Wall said Friday that a $5,460 federal Homeland Security Grant will […]
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Brick work undertaken on Community Center
FARMINGTON — Dust flew as Justin Madore of Skowhegan ground loose mortar between the bricks on the front of the Community Center on Friday. Tom Harville of Harville Painting and Wallpaper of Skowhegan worked below the boom lift. Harville was hired to remove loose mortar, refill, clean and waterproof the front of the building, he […]