BABSON PARK, Mass. — After trailing by eight points at halftime, Bates rallied for 26 points in the third quarter and rolled to a 60-52 victory over Roanoke in a rare women’s basketball weekday tilt on Tuesday. Nina Davenport scored 25 points and hauled down 11 rebounds to lead the Bobcats (3-6). First-year guard Julia […]
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UMF to offer World Language Education major; help meet teacher shortage
FARMINGTON — While schools in Maine and across the country struggle to find certified language teachers, the University of Maine at Farmington has stepped up to help address the need with a world language education major. Come fall 2018, students interested in teaching Spanish and French in K-12 classrooms can earn a degree at UMF […]
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Talk to focus on 'The Most Amazing Man of the 19th Century'
FARMINGTON — John Rosenwald, scholar, teacher and collector, will speak on “The Most Amazing Man of the 19th Century,” an overview of the work of William Morris, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in the North Dining Hall at UMF. The talk is free and open to the public. Morris (in only one lifetime) was […]
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Men's basketball: UMaine-Farmington takes a run at Bowdoin in eventual loss
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Riley Robinson (20) and Eric Berry (33) try to stop Bowdoin Colleges Liam Farley from going up for two points in basketball game at Morrell Gymnasium in Brunswick on Sunday. BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College men’s basketball coach Tim Gilbride said University of Maine at Farmington gave him an uneasy […]
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Women's basketball: UMF, CMCC collect victories
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington women’s basketball team escaped a challenge from University of Maine at Presque Isle with a 57-51 victory Sunday afternoon. Jenessa Talarico led the Beavers in scoring with 15 points on 4-of-10 from the floor and 5-for-5 at the free-throw line, to go with four rebounds, one assist […]
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Campus food insecurity spotlighted in University Credit Union campaign
Thrifty Beaver Co-op at the University of Maine at Farmington received a $500 kickoff donation from the University Credit Union. From left are UMF students Alexis Saulnier, Kaeley Stewart and Kaylee Bilodeau; Beth Beaudoin, UCU Farmington Branch Manager; and Luke Kellett, assistant professor of anthropology and sustainability coordinator, UMF. (Courtesy photo) FARMINGTON — The Thrifty […]
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Women's basketball: Polar Bears overwhelm Beavers
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College owned the boards and dominated the perimeter, but an overmatched University of Maine at Farmington held on to its composure against a Polar Bear team that was too hot to handle Wednesday night. Bowdoin enjoyed all the comforts of Morrell Gymnasium and hustled off with 112-24 victory against the Beavers (3-4). […]
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Puppy Party at UMF eases stress of finals
FARMINGTON — Seven cute and fuzzy golden retriever puppies were a big hit with the nearly 500 students and staff who came to de-stress at a Puppy Party held Wednesday at the University of Maine at Farmington. For a few minutes students were able to forget the essays due and the finals planned for next […]
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College basketball roundup: UMF men edge Maine Maritime
CASTINE — Riley Robinson’s all-around performance helped the University of Maine at Farmington defeat Maine Maritime 68-66 in NAC men’s basketball action Tuesday evening. Robinson, a former Dirigo standout, put up 19 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Beavers. UMF’s Milani Hicks led all scorers with 22 points. Mt. Blue graduate Eric Berry […]
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Weekend roundup: UMF women sweep competition
WATERVILLE — The UMaine-Farmington women’s basketball team landed on Lesley College, 71-51 Sunday afternoon in the final game of the Thomas College Tip-off Classic. The Beavers move to 2-0 overall while Lesley falls to 0-3 early in the 2017-18 season. McKenna Brodeur tied Theresa Pereira with 16 points. Brodeur was 6-17 shooting and 4-4 at […]