An ABBA tribute band in Waterville, A Night Out fundraiser in Augusta and an Octoberfest concert in Farmington are among reasons to get out this week.
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Feds restore funding to USM program that helps veterans go to college
The Department of Education reversed its recent decision to cut more than $600,000 in already allocated funding for Veterans Upward Bound, which it said conflicted with the Trump administration’s priorities.
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Proposed bill could help students with intellectual disabilities go to college
The bill died in the appropriations committee last session but some Maine families say it would make a big difference for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism.
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University of Maine at Farmington recognized as ‘transfer-friendly’ college
UMF created a highly personalized transfer student counseling process.
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UMaine at Farmington names spring dean’s list students
We received a corrected spring dean’s list this morning from UMF. It has been updated.
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UMF to host FEMA Disaster Relief Center for people who received damage in December storm
The relief center will open Tuesday for seven days or until further notice in Room 001 at the Roberts Learning Center at 270 Main St. in Farmington.
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UMF’s Sweatt-Winter programs settles into new building
‘This year will be a play year,’ Director Erica Thompson said when asked how she saw the program expanding in the new building, which is more than double in size.
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UMA and UMF team up to help with Maine workforce needs
UMA and UMF are collaborating on a grant program that will aim to remove financial barriers for students interested in pursuing certificates for substance use disorders counselor and employment specialist.
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University of Maine at Farmington graduates: Good work is hoped for all of you
More than 300 from among 347 UMF graduating students in bachelor or master degree programs were conferred degrees.
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Maine basketball community reacts to death of icon Dick Meader
The Maine coaching legend and Pine Tree Basketball Camps founder died over the weekend at the age of 76.