FARMINGTON — How I might sum up the life of my father, Thomas Eastler, 73, of Farmington, Maine, in a reasonably sized written document is nearly impossible. It should include his humble beginnings in Waltham, Mass., and his impressive pedigree, from Brown University to Columbia University where he received his Ph.D. in Geology in 1971. It […]
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College roundup: CMCC men’s soccer opens with win
AUBURN — Freshman defenseman Alinoor Deqow was a central part of the Mustangs’ defense as Central Maine Community College men’s soccer team opened the season with a 3-1 victory over the University of Maine at Machias on Saturday. Freshman forward Brian Mendez collected goals in the first and second half for the Mustangs (1-0). Joel […]
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Emery arts center to hold production of 'Agnes of God'
FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Players are pleased to open their 2018-19 theatrical season with “Agnes of God” by John Pielmeier. This powerful and moving two-act play explores the conflict between love, faith and duty as a court-appointed psychiatrist and a mother superior clash over the fate of a young nun accused of killing her […]
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Mary Ryan named People’s Choice Award finalist
AUGUSTA – Mary Ryan of Wilton is one of six finalists in the 2018 Natural Resources Council of Maine People’s Choice Award. Anyone may vote for the winner through noon, Sept. 10. Each person may vote only once by calling NRCM Public Affairs and eCommunications Manager Beth Comeau at 430-0106 or visiting https://www.nrcm.org/maine-environmental-news/2018-nrcm-peoples-choice-award-finalists/. Thirty nominations were […]
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Preparing for play at UMF
Mark Tyler of Farmington, a groundsman at the University of Maine at Farmington, stripes Bob Leib Field on Thursday. The field is home to the UMF men’s and women’s soccer teams, which begin their seasons next week. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Mark Tyler of Farmington, a groundsman at the University of Maine at Farmington, stripes […]
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Tony McLaughlin, former admissions director at UMF, dies at 76
Tony McLaughlin, the former longtime director of admissions at the University of Maine at Farmington, died Saturday. He was 76. McLaughlin died at his home in Wilton following a recent diagnosis of bladder cancer, his wife, Carolyn McLaughlin, said Monday. “He was so humble,” she said. “When people asked him where he worked, he never […]
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Vandals strike downtown Farmington, UMF campus
FARMINGTON — Police are investigating vandalism that left flower pots, planters and trash cans tipped over on Main Street and Broadway, along with damage at the nearby campus of University of Maine at Farmington. Owner Susun Terese crouched beside one of her planters outside her business Minikins on Broadway on Friday morning. It was obvious […]
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UMF 'Art on Campus' invigorates university art scene
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is once again proud to kick off its Art on Campus program with a semester-long exhibit of the creative works of two featured artists. This vibrant campus art initiative this semester features the work of artists H. Jennings Sheffield, contemporary artist working in lens based media, video […]
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Hong Kong students visit UMF as part of ELL program
FARMINGTON — A shortage of qualified English Language Learners teachers combined with a growing population of students needing instruction has made ELL teachers a targeted need area in Maine. This summer, University of Maine at Farmington ELL students and pre-service teachers participated in a pre-professional learning experience as 20 students from the HKMA David Li […]
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Students from Hong Kong experience Maine at UMF
FARMINGTON — Students from Hong Kong gathered around tables on a recent morning at the University of Maine at Farmington to work on writing their own versions of traditional children’s stories with a Maine flavor. Talk of whoopie pies, blueberries, lobster and trips to Acadia National Park animated the discussion as one group worked to […]