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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UMaine student charged in home invasion
OLD TOWN — Old Town police said a University of Maine Student tried to break into a Bennoch Road home early Sunday morning wearing a mask and holding a gun while the homeowner was inside. Luke Cushman-Cole, 21, of Fletchers Landing Township was arrested in his dorm room on campus after the attempted break-in, according […]
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UMF students practice sustainability with local alumni farmers
FARMINGTON — While washing potatoes Friday at Rustic Roots Farm, Casandra Moreau reflected on the changes she and classmates are making as a result of a No Impact service learning experiment at the farm. Moreau, a junior studying early childhood education at the University of Maine at Farmington who commutes from Skowhegan, is taking an […]
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RSU 9 raises approved; salary set for interim Mt. Blue principal
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 directors voted 9-3 Tuesday night to give a 2 percent raise for three non-union positions, Superintendent Tom Ward said Wednesday. The positions are director of curriculum/assistant superintendent, business manager and half-time principal at Mallett School in Farmington, he said. They are held by Leanne Condon, Kris Pottle and Keith Martin, respectively. […]