Provost to step down at UMF

Serving as provost since 2016, Eric Brown's resignation comes at a major time of change for the University of Maine at Farmington and the University of Maine System.

Farmington voters approve $7.6 million budget

At the annual Town Meeting Selectmen Joshua Bell and Byron Staples presented alternative budget amounts for eight of the 19 departments, five were approved.

UMF students demand chancellor’s resignation at sit-in

In 24 hours, University of Maine at Farmington students organizing the #SaveHumanitiesUMF movement wrote a list of demands holding University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy accountable for the cuts and calling for his removal or resignation.

UMF: Nine positions eliminated, nine more retire in humanities and social sciences

Professors of Philosophy and Religion, Women's and Gender studies, History, and World Languages were either let go or offered jobs in other areas. They were also advisors for many diverse student unions on campus.

Hiring process for new fire rescue chief questioned

To maintain precedence a search process for the new chief is planned but some Farmington officials, firefighters and citizens feel it isn't necessary.

Temple voters pass budget, all articles at town meeting

Voters also elected Dean Collins as a selectperson over incumbent Tracey Dunham.

Two budgets to be presented at Farmington Town Meeting

Employees reactions if they feel they are not supported by the town is a concern of selectman Stephan Bunker.

Fiddlehead Festival returns to Farmington

Food, demonstrations, vendors, talks and animals fill University of Maine Farmington for the first Fiddlehead Festival since the coronavirus pandemic began two years ago.

Farmington board given department updates

Farmington Fire Rescue Interim Chief TD Hardy and Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Foster provided year end reviews to selectmen April 26.

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