The Franklin Journal in Farmington sat down with the University of Maine at Farmington’s new interim president, Joseph McDonnell, to learn more about his background, his interest in higher education, and more.
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UMaine Farmington announces its spring semester dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its 2022 spring semester dean’s list. MAINE Albion: Noah Grindstaff, high honors. Alfred: Marissa Goodwin, high honors; and Emily Stinson, high honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, high honors. Arundel: Calli Leach, high honors. Athens: Brooke Miller, high honors. Atkinson: Jessica Gervais, honors. Auburn: Tom Brann, honors; Emily Farrington, […]
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UMaine Farmington summer program offered July 17-19
FARMINGTON — The Summer Experience Program at the University of Maine at Farmington will be conducted in two- and three-day sessions Sunday to Tuesday, July 17-19. The program will focus on providing students with engaging field experience opportunities that can jump start their career aspirations, while helping them feel at home on campus. “UMF’s Summer […]
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Maine Fiddlehead Festival returns to Farmington April 30
After a two-year hiatus, the Maine Fiddlehead Festival is slated for a revival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Beginning in 2012, the local food-centered festival was held annually until the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled plans in 2020 and 2021. In its ninth […]
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UMaine at Farmington plans to celebrate Arts Week April 18-23
The University of Maine at Farmington’s annual Arts Week celebration is scheduled to run Monday to Saturday, April 18-23. Art Week events will feature student work in the visual, performing and literary arts; music performances; and artist talks. A National Science Foundation Study found a direct line from arts and culture to innovative thinking, one […]
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UMaine at Farmington series to present author of Maine-based novel
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present fiction writer Gregory Brown as the program’s final reader of the season. Brown will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in The Landing at the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free and open […]
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New Commons talk to explore ‘Living the Good Life’ book
FARMINGTON — Helen and Scott Nearing’s book, “Living the Good Life,” is the subject of an upcoming New Commons keynote presentation. Alissa Hessler’s talk is scheduled to be held at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the Emery Community Arts Center, 164 Academy St., on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. From its publication […]
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Farmington native, UMF senior to launch 1st published book
University of Maine at Farmington senior Carrie Close is launching her first published book in April, and will march in the university’s 2022 commencement ceremony in May when she graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Her book, “What Have I Done?,” is a collection of poems and short stories published […]
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Signs stolen from Prescott Field Trails parking lot in Farmington
Two handicap parking signs and a large sign featuring rules, trail etiquette and aerial view of the multiuse trails were reported stolen Saturday.
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Refurbished recreation trail in Farmington will officially open Oct. 15
The Prescott Field system is part of the University of Maine at Farmington.