FARMINGTON — A collaborative group of University of Maine at Farmington students invites the public to view their findings on what’s needed to create a resilient community in the face of trauma. This semester-long research project culminates in a poster session that will be presented from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in North Dining […]
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Pigeon at UMF artist talk Dec. 8
FARMINGTON — The UMF Art Gallery and the Arts Institute of Western Maine will present an artist talk and conversation with Bangor-based street artist and activist Pigeon at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Nordica Auditorium in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Merrill Hall. Also known as Orson Horchler, Pigeon recently installed his thought-provoking […]
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UMF prepares graduates to work with substance abuse, addiction
FARMINGTON — In light of the troubling growth of substance abuse and addiction in Maine, the University of Maine at Farmington has created an Addiction Rehabilitation Certificate that will help prepare students to work in this high-demand profession soon after graduation. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the job outlook for substance abuse and […]
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UMF students charged in connection to Farmington underage drinking party
FARMINGTON — Police said four University of Maine at Farmington students are accused of holding an underage drinking party and are charged with furnishing a place for minors to drink alcohol Friday night. About 15 people attended the party, Farmington police officer Derrick Doucette said Monday. Police responded to a loud noise and an underage […]
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UMF students work on nature-based playground
FARMINGTON — What do mud kitchens, tree cookies and raised garden beds have in common? They are several of the creative outdoor elements being considered for a new nature-based early childhood play area at the University of Maine at Farmington. Nature-based early childhood education is a growing movement in the U.S. to help children learn […]
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College roundup: UMF prevails in NAC semifinal
FARMINGTON — Senior forward Rebecca Young scored the decisive goal as the University of Maine at Farmington dispatched Thomas College 2-1 in a NAC field hockey semifinal Saturday afternoon. The Terriers (8-9) jumped out to an early 1-0 lead when Emily Leighton scored only two minutes into the contest. Leighton’s goal stood until the Beavers […]
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Video: Luke Sterling flip throw-in soccer goal gains national attention
Luke Sterling Scores a Goal From a Flip Throww In case you missed it, UMF men’s soccer freshman Luke Sterling scored a goal on Sunday with a flip throw. From the sideline, Sterling flipped a towering pass that deflected off Green Mountain’s keeper for the goal. UMF won the North Atlantic Conference meeting, 8-1. Posted […]
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College Roundup: Lewiston’s Achekh notches UMF’s first hat trick in 5 years
FARMINGTON — Ibrahim Achekh of Lewiston recorded a hat trick in the second half to guide the University of Maine at Farmington (4-6-2, 2-3-1) men’s soccer team to an 8-1 North Atlantic Conference victory over Green Mountain College on Sunday afternoon. The opening half only saw one goal, scored off a throw-in by Luke Sterling […]
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UMF calendar of events for October 2015
University of Maine at Farmington calendar events for October 2015 Sunday, Oct. 4 Fall Foliage Paddle on Kennebec River 10:15 a.m. Fitness and Recreation Center Experience the Kennebec River during foliage season. Flat water, river paddling through scenic areas, appropriate for all skill levels. Bring your own kayak/canoe or use one of ours. Limited supply. […]