FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will present “American Dreams: Immigration Stories,” a new play that will premiere in a staged reading at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23, in the performance space of the UMF Emery Community Arts Center. The play is free and open to the public. The […]
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ArtsFarmington to present Maine Balkan Choir
FARMINGTON — Join the Maine Balkan Choir with special guest Elitsa Stoyneva for a festive afternoon of old world village singing and dancing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. The choir will be joined by soloist and seven time gold medalist, Elitsa Stoyneva of Turgovishte, Bulgaria. The concert will be held at Nordica Auditorium […]
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Richard Roberts Jr.
PORTLAND — Richard Roberts Jr., 78, of Dixfield, died Monday, Jan. 8, at Maine Medical Center in Portland due to injuries sustained in a fire at his home in December. He was born in New York on May 9, 1939, the son of Richard R. and Mary Elizabeth Bever Roberts and attended New London, Conn., schools […]
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UMF hosting panel to discuss national immigration issues
FARMINGTON — Immigration issues have recently taken center stage in public discourse. As part of its effort to expand respectful public dialogue and participate in the national conversation, the University of Maine Farmington has organized a panel discussion to be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, in room C-23, Roberts Learning Center. The event […]
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UMF to host performance by 'Blossom of Inspiration'
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will host a performance by the Bates Gamelan Mawar Mekar (“Blossom of Inspiration”) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in UMF’s Emery Community Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public. The Bates Gamelan Mawar Mekar, directed by Professor Gina Fatone, serves as an […]
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Maine Law Dean Danielle Conway to discuss 'Why Law Matters More Than Ever'
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will host Danielle Conway, dean and professor of law at the University of Maine School of Law, for a dynamic presentation on “Why Law Matters More Than Ever.” Conway’s talk will take place at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. The event […]
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UMF talk to explore 'Participation in a Digital Society'
FARMINGTON — How do we navigate the complexities of digital connectedness? How do we engage students and educators to critically think about their relationships and participation in a connected digital society? The University of Maine at Farmington Public Classroom Series will explore these questions and other considerations in “Public by Default: Participation in a Digital […]
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UMF invites public to education forum on issues affecting Maine children, families
FARMINGTON — The UMF College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation invites the public to a forum featuring representatives from Maine educational organizations who will introduce themselves and their work addressing educational issues that affect Maine children and families. Organizations represented will include the Maine Education Association, Maine Principals Association, Maine School Management Association, Maine Administration of […]
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UMF to present 'Reflections from a First Generation Peace Corps Volunteer'
FARMINGTON — What is it like to serve in the Peace Corps and how has it changed over the years? The University of Maine at Farmington will present “Reflections from a First Generation Peace Corps Volunteer.” The talk by community member Jo Josephson will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in room 101 […]
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Selectmen given update on Front Street culvert replacement
FARMINGTON — Selectmen received an update Tuesday night on the Front Street culvert replacement project. Town Manager Richard Davis said he had met with Dirigo Engineering and engineers from Fairpoint. “FairPoint has agreed to relocate their cables,” Davis said. “They’ll fan them out on top of the culvert rather than have them go through as […]