FARMINGTON — A game like this can be tough on both teams, but the University of Maine at Farmington women’s coach Jamie Beaudoin looks at it as a learning experience. Bowdoin College’s 103-33 victory in a women’s NAC basketball game at Dearborn Gymnasium on a cold Tuesday night was indeed an eye-opener for both teams. […]
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UMF Wilson undergraduate research program names scholars, fellows
FARMINGTON — Eight University of Maine at Farmington students have been named as Fall 2016 UMF Michael D. Wilson Scholars and Fellows. This competitive, campuswide research program provides project funding to top student scholars as they pursue the highest level of undergraduate research. The UMF Wilson Program names student awardees twice a year, including single-semester scholars […]
Men’s basketball: Castleton State too tall an order for UMF
FARMINGTON — Castleton University used a handful of colossal young men to stay on top of the University of Maine at Farmington in an NAC basketball game at Dearborn Gymnasium on Friday night, And when UMF (1-5, 0-2 NAC) used a zone defense, the Spartans punched holes in it with their speed. Castleton (5-1, 2-0 […]
Job club at UMF benefits college and high school students at Jay and Turner
FARMINGTON — Under a pilot program at the University of Maine at Farmington, students in the Rehabilitation Services Program have explored what’s ahead after high school with transitional students at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay and Leavitt High School in Turner. As part of a Group Process class this semester, Jewel Jones, UMF associate […]
Mainely Outdoors, composite manufacturing class collaborate
FARMINGTON — A collaboration between Mainely Outdoors, the University of Maine at Farmington’s outdoor recreation and excursion program, and a composite manufacturing class at Foster Career and Technical Education Center is reaping benefits. The composite students are gaining hands-on experience repairing five canoes for Mainely Outdoors, which offers free gear rental to Mt. Blue students […]
‘Mainers’ mural restored in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The mural “Mainers” was reinstalled Monday on the wall of Java Joe’s Corner Cafe by street artist Pigeon. The weather and vandalism had taken a toll on the mural facing Church Street which celebrates diversity in our communities, said Sarah Maline, associate professor of art history/gallery director at the University of Maine at […]
Grover taking starring role on UMF’s women’s basketball team
FARMINGTON — Being the sixth player coming off the bench for University of Maine at Farmington’s women’s basketball team is about to become a distant memory for Kennadi Grover. Sure, she started a few games and has seen plenty of action the past three years at Dearborn Gymnasium. But the senior has been promoted to […]
UMF Women’s Basketball Outlook
Coach: Jamie Beaudoin, 18th year Last year’s record: 11-15 overall; 8-9 in NAC. Finished fifth place in conference. Lost first-round game to New England College Key returners: Kennadi Grover, sr., forward; Abby Hasson, sr., forward. Newcomers to watch: Sara Lamb, fr., guard; Sydney Petrie, fr., forward Season outlook: University of Maine at Farmington coach Jamie Beaudoin has […]
UMaine-Farmington captains courageous as new season begins
FARMINGTON — Basketball co-captains Ryan Camire, Eric Berry and Ryan Rice are three bright players who understand what this year’s group of incoming recruits means to the future of the University of Maine at Farmington program. And UMF coach Dick Meader knows it will take two fine seniors and a junior with quality leadership skills […]
University of Maine at Farminton falls in NCAA field hockey playoffs
BIDDEFORD — The University of Maine at Farmington’s field hockey season ended with a 5-0 loss to 19th-ranked University of New England in the Division III playoffs Wednesday. Four different players scored for the Nor’easterners, who improve to 20-3 and advance to face No. 3 Tufts University on Saturday in Medford Massachusetts. Marge Gardiner, Becky […]