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 […]
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Extensionists to sponsor day event CHESTERVILLE — A “Warming Center” day event will be sponsored by the North Chesterville Extension Homemakers from 10 a.m. to 2 .m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Chesterville Town Office, Dutch Gap Road. A free light lunch will be provided. Events will include board games, puzzles, cards, or bring knitting, crocheting, […]
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UMF to host Christopher Bakken as next 'Visiting Writer'
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is hosting American poet, chef and translator Christopher Bakken as the next reader in its notable Visiting Writers Series. Sponsored by the UMF Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, the reading will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in The Landing in the […]
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UMF roundup: Men's hoop team wins 7th straight conference game
FARMINGTON – The University of Maine at Farmington men’s basketball team won its seventh straight conference game with a 94-89 victory over Castleton University on Saturday afternoon at Dearborn Gymnasium. Amir Moss led the Beavers in scoring with 22 points on 7-for-10 shooting and 3-for-5 from behind the arc, while going 5-for-5 at the free-throw […]
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Scholar, teacher to discuss life of 'The Other William Morris'
FARMINGTON — Bill Berlinghoff, scholar, teacher and collector, will speak on “The Other William Morris,” a look into early American show business, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in the North Dining Hall at UMF. The presentation is free and open to the public. In the early 20th century, the “other” William Morris was the […]
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University of Maine Farmington announces dean’s list for fall 2017 semester
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester. Local students named include: Androscoggin County Auburn: Kendra Adams, Lily Bissonette, Anthony Blasi, Jeremy Daigle, Amanda Dwyer, Cameron Gelder, Darci Goslin, Haley Knowlton, Noah Nicholas, Taylor St. Pierre and Hope Williams. Durham: Kasey Erlebach, Sasha Hampton and […]
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Valentine card-making workshops slated
FARMINGTON — Everyone’s Resource Depot (ERD) invites children and adults to “make your valentines with us” at workshops from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 8 and 9, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 12, 13 and 14, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10. Those who attend will be able to choose […]
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UMF presents 'Rough Drafts,' 2018 art faculty exhibition
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will present “Rough Drafts,” the 2018 UMF Art Faculty Exhibition, which highlights the power of UMF’s diverse artistic voices responding to the contemporary world. Featured artists include Ann Bartges, Tom Jessen, Dawn Nye, Elizabeth Olbert, Jesse Potts, Katrazyna Randall and Barbara Sullivan. The exhibit will run from […]