FARMINGTON — The U.S. Constitution, a landmark document of the Western world, will again be celebrated on the University of Maine at Farmington campus with the 16th annual Constitution Day presentation on the U.S. Supreme Court. This preview and review by James Melcher, UMF professor of political science, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. […]
farmington maine
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Farmington Falls bridge goes to one lane
Traffic lights will be installed for one-way traffic beginning 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, for reconstruction work on the Farmington Falls bridge.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Farmington receives SHAPE award
Farmington was one of 12 cities or towns among 82 Maine locations receiving the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers this year.
Posted inCommunity
Community partners seek recovery needs input, plans events
A group of community partners aim to open recovery centers in Jay and Farmington that would provide a safe and inclusive center for those in recovery who want connections to resources, peer groups and a safe place to meet others in Franklin County. Unlike a treatment center, recovery centers are non-clinical centers powered by local […]
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
RSU 9 bars staff participation in political activities during school hours
The district is considering an offer from the state to equip every school in RSU 9 with a mobile computer science lab.
Posted inCommunity
Farmington church’s free meal programs to return
FARMINGTON — Two free meal programs have returned to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St. The Pancakery Cafe, run by the youth group, offers brunch with homemade soup, quiches, sandwiches, salads and pancakes. They also serve coffee, tea and cappuccinos. While the food will be served as take-out, The Pancakery will […]
Posted inCommunity, Feature Obituary, Uncategorized
Temple woman who died recently left behind quite an impression
Marilyn “Jo” Josephson died at her beloved home on Sunday, Sept. 11. Josephson is remembered by friends for her strong beliefs, quirky and inquiring nature, and her devotion to growing the many communities she was a member of.
Posted inNews
Franklin County sheriff shopping for hybrid cruisers
Five ordered in February are not available.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Retired UMF administrator recognized for his 47 years of service to Maine students
Among his many accomplishments, Milliken helped advocate for the expansion of the Maine State Grant Program and developed a peer-to-peer financial literacy program at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Posted inUncategorized
Solo exhibit ‘Barbara Sullivan – Forty Plus Years: A Retrospective’ featured in UMF gallery
“Barbara Sullivan – Forty Plus Years: A Retrospective,” is on display in the Emery Flex Gallery beginning Thursday, Sept. 29, at UMF Emery Community Arts Center. An opening reception will take place in the gallery from 4:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29. Sullivan will present an artist talk at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, […]