I would urge anyone to view the amazing exhibit of “Transcendence: Beyond the Ordinary” at the Emery Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. It is truly an act of love and expression of talented artists in our area. The art and poetry are thoughtfully arranged throughout the exhibit in a manner that takes […]
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Farmers, UMF grads talk about their farming choices
FARMINGTON — Five new-generation farmers talked about their work to provide quality, locally grown foods during a recent forum at the University of Maine at Farmington. The UMF alumni found a niche in farming. After Gloria Varney of Turner earned a degree in community health education, nutrition and exercise physiology, she helped people create plans […]
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Local farmers, UMF grads share their stories
FARMINGTON — The local food scene is the topic of two events planned for Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the University of Maine at Farmington. The film, “Growing Local,” will be shown at 11:45 a.m. in Thomas Auditorium of Preble/Ricker Hall. From 6 to 8 p.m., a panel of UMF alumni who farm locally will share […]
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UMF launches faculty-led travels for community, alumni
FARMINGTON — A new program at the University of Maine at Farmington offers alumni and community members the opportunity to travel with faculty members leading the way. Alumni already expressed their interest in trips to Iceland, Italy and Costa Rica. The Faculty-Led Travel Program was just launched, Jonathan Cohen, associate provost at UMF, said. It […]
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Farmington planners discuss UMF central heating plant
FARMINGTON — About a dozen citizens attended the Planning Board meeting Monday to voice questions and concerns about two site review applications, one for McDonald’s and the other for the University of Maine at Farmington. A site review application for a proposed razing and rebuilding of McDonald’s at 303 Main St. was postponed because the […]
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Farmington streets quiet during storm; UMF students enjoy day off
FARMINGTON — Four friends from the University of Maine at Farmington met for coffee during Tuesday’s storm. It’s a tradition they started during their freshman year, Andrew Martin said as he, Luke Deems, Jennifer Bailey and Amy Patterson met at Dunkin’ Donuts. During big storms when classes are canceled, the four “brave the storm” to […]
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UMF ensemble plays noise intoner instruments in Cleveland concert
FARMINGTON — An ensemble from the University of Maine at Farmington recently played unique noise-generating instruments at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. The UMF Experimental Arts Ensemble traveled to Cleveland and learned to play the instruments for the Intonarumori concert held Jan. 16 at the museum, Gustavo Aguilar, ensemble director and UMF assistant […]
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Multi-media exhibit, Transcendence, opens at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center
FARMINGTON — A large multimedia exhibit featuring about 50 artists, poets and writers, “Transcendence: Beyond the Ordinary,” opened Tuesday at the Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. A reception will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. The exhibit will continue through March 22, and the center […]
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UMF launches new Alpine Operations Certificate Program
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has unveiled a new certificate program designed to help prepare students and community members to pursue careers in the snow sports industry. Available in the fall, the 24-credit program promotes wellness and the outdoors, combined with an important industry in Western Maine, UMF President Kathryn A. Foster […]
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Senator King to share views at UMF
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington and the Maine Chapter of the Fulbright Association are honored to announce a talk featuring U.S. Sen. Angus S. King, I-Maine, on current international issues. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, in Lincoln Auditorium, […]