Abbie Hartford started the UMF Senior Buddy program at four Farmington homes for the elderly and said she hopes to see her work continue after graduation.
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Thomas College, Unity College and UMF announce graduation speakers
Speakers at three central Maine commencements run the gamut from retired U.S. Army sergeant to Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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Food safety training for volunteer cooks offered April 25
Class will be held at the UMaine Extension office in Farmington.
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UMF purchases Front Street property for new child care center
Officials hope to move the Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center into 274 Front St., a former medical call center, by the end of the summer.
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UMF receives grant for Art of Campus program
H. King & Jean Cummings Charitable Fund awarded the grant.
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University of Maine System starts search for UMF president
The university’s board of trustees on Monday authorized a search committee to begin search for a president with a timeline of making an appointment in May.
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UMF would get $8.5M for student center, early child care program if state bond passes
The bond money is part of a $49 million total package the University of Maine System is asking voters to approve Tuesday.
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500 new students arrive at University of Maine at Farmington
Freshmen and transfer students spent Labor Day doing orientation activities outdoors, including an 11-mile paddle down the Kennebec River.
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UMF fitness center director dies of cancer
Jim Toner worked in Waterville city government for years before going to UMF, where he founded an outdoor recreation program and a canoe and kayak race.
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University of Maine at Farmington dean’s list
Students recognized for academic achievement for 2018 spring semester.