FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington will present Maine-based Opus One Big Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the North Dining Hall in the Olsen Student Center, 111 South St., at the University of Maine at Farmington. Dancing will be an option and instruction will be available at 6:30 p.m. by Susan Atwood and Tom Whalen. Seating […]
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UMF to present Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Richard Russo
FARMINGTON — The Creative Writing Bachelor of Fine Arts program at the University of Maine at Farmington presents Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo as part of its Visiting Writers Series for 2018-2019. Russo will be the second author featured in the 30th anniversary of the Visiting Writers Series. He will read from selected works at 7:30 […]
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John Coltrane subject of New Commons Project at UMF
FARMINGTON — A giant in the world of jazz, American jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and his work are the next featured selections of the New Commons Project of the University of Maine at Farmington. An iconic figure of 20th-century jazz, John William Coltrane (1926-1967), also known as “Trane,” is best known for his brilliant improvisation. Born […]
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'Poverty in Maine' subject of UMF talk by former USDA official
FARMINGTON — Kevin Concannon, former undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Affairs, will present a public lecture titled “Poverty in Maine: Missed Federal Opportunities to Address the Problem” at the University of Maine at Farmington. The free, public talk will take place at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, on […]
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College field hockey: Bates overpowers UMaine-Farmington
Bates’ Emma Patterson powerslides while shooting at the goal during Tuesday night’s field hockey game in Lewiston. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Bates’ Meghan Lapar slams the ball down the field as Univeristy of Maine at Farmington’s Nickyia Lovely comes into the play from the right. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Bates College spent the most of Tuesday […]
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College field hockey: Bowdoin tears up UMF
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College received goals from five different scorers on its way to a 7-1 victory over the University of Maine at Farmington in field hockey play at Ryan Field on Wednesday evening. The Polar Bears improved to 8-1 with a pair of goals from Emma Stevens and Claudia Kriz, while Elizabeth Growney, Jamie […]
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College roundup: Tufts takes over in second half, rolls over Bates football
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Bates College finished the second quarter strong, but Tufts completely took over in the second half to beat the Bobcats 47-14 in NESCAC football action Saturday. The Jumbos (3-0) took a 10-0 lead in the first quarter on a field goal by Matt Alswanger and 9-yard touchdown run by Mike Pedrini. Bates’ […]
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Mysterious graffiti artist Banksy explored by UMF New Commons Project
FARMINGTON — An anonymous and mysterious England-based street artist, political activist and international icon, Banksy and his work are the subject of the next New Commons Project events at the University of Maine at Farmington. Selected by “Time” magazine for its 2010 list of the world’s 100 most influential people, Banksy has baffled the world with […]
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Graffiti artist Banksy featured at UMF New Commons Project
FARMINGTON — An anonymous and mysterious England-based street artist, political activist and international icon, Banksy and his work are the subject of the next New Commons Project events at the University of Maine at Farmington. Selected by Time magazine for its 2010 list of the world’s 100 most influential people, and awarded Person of the […]
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Street closed for UMF family weekend
FARMINGTON — South Street will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in support of the University of Maine at Farmington Friends and Family Weekend. “We are expecting an increase of vehicle and pedestrian traffic this weekend so if you are visiting the downtown Farmington area please use caution,” UMF Campus Police […]