Four Gulls score to beat Plymouth State Sep 7, 2008
The Gulls board the bus to travel to the University of Maine at Farmington to take on the Beavers in non-conference action on Wednesday. Plymouth State looks again for its first win of the young season when it travels to Windham, N.H. to take on Castleton on Wednesday afternoon. (Ecgulls.com)
Academic Achievements Sep 5, 2008
Sarah Elizabeth Jane Davison was one of 450 graduates of the University of Maine at Farmington on May 17. Sarah received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Special Education, with a minor in Psychology. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Work begins on Kibby wind farm Sep 5, 2008
FARMINGTON -- Work on the $320 million Kibby Wind Power project has started on Kibby Mountain in northern Franklin County. The project that will span Kibby Mountain and Kibby Range in Kibby and Skinner townships has moved from the regulatory and business development stage to the implementation stage. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
Winds of change on gridiron Aug 31, 2008
"There are many faces in new places this fall. Here's how the teams were classified with school enrollment in parenthesis:Division I: Pinkerton Academy (3,331), Nashua South (2,287), Salem (2,263), Manchester Memorial (2,165), Manchester Central (2,159), Nashua North (2,054), Concord (1,877), Londonderry (1,827) and Manchester West (1,809).Division II: Spaulding (1,768), Keene (1,762), Dover (1,671), Exeter (1,654), Merrimack (1,593), Timberlane (1,590), Alvirne (1,518), Winnacunnet (1,324) and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The War on College Cafeteria Trays Aug 28, 2008
The University of Maine at Farmington went trayless in February 2007, reporting an overall reduction in food waste of 65,000 pounds and 288,288 gallons of water conserved. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech which implemented a no-tray program in response to the drought of 2007 estimated that the university saved 3,000 gallons of water per day by giving up the trays. (Time.com)
Students doing balancing act as colleges drop cafeteria trays Aug 27, 2008
At the 2,000-student University of Maine at Farmington, which went trayless in February 2007, the tally is 288,000 gallons, said Aramark spokesman Dave Gargione. Broken dishes from a lack of trays have been taken into account at Glenville, which has bought extra plates and cups. (Boston Globe)
U.S. colleges moving to retire cafeteria trays Aug 26, 2008
At the 2,000-student University of Maine at Farmington, which went trayless in February 2007, the tally is 288,000 gallons, said Aramark spokesman Dave Gargione. Broken dishes from a lack of trays have been taken into account at Glenville, which has bought extra plates and cups, but Gargione said he hasn't heard about such a trend nationally. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Portsmouth area community calendar Aug 11, 2008
n REST IN PEACE, an organization that raises money for families in need of funeral assistance, will hold its first major fund-raising event, a motorcycle ride Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Hawgs Pen Cafe in Farmington. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the ride at 10 a.m. The cost is $15 which includes breakfast donated by the Hawgs Cafe, a 50/50 raffle and other prizes. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Olympics include 8 with Maine ties Aug 8, 2008
Racewalker Kevin Eastler of Farmington is back for another Olympic try. Anna Willard of Greenwood is in the steeplechase event. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Achievements Aug 6, 2008
Jennifer Mills of Georgetown was named to the University of Maine at Farmington dean s list for the spring 2008 semester. . (Georgetown Record, MA)
Greeting Little League can be big opportunity Aug 3, 2008
During the Eastern Tournament, Bristol and nearby towns such as Farmington, Plainville, Plymouth and Southington, are especially likely to benefit from the spillover of out-of-state visitors staying at motels, eating at area restaurants, visiting local shops and even sharing Nutmeg Staters' shock and awe at the gasoline pump. Since its arrival in Bristol, the regional Little League tournament has evolved into a major sports event commanding time on national television via Bristol-based ESPN and... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Trade in UT's trays Jul 30, 2008
The food management corporation Aramark recently released a comprehensive study of trayless universities, including the University of Maine at Farmington, which was one of the first universities to go trayless. On average, UMF has reduced its food waste by 5 ounces per person (46 pounds per person per year). (The Daily Texan, TX)
NH fugitive nabbed after abandoning submerged car Jul 18, 2008
In New Hampshire, Strafford County Attorney Tom Velardi said Gagnon was arrested Wednesday in Farmington, New Hampshire, on a drunken driving charge, but released after giving police false information. Officers did not know it was the same Jason Gagnon who was out on bail from the 2007 crash that killed Sydnee Dilboy. (Concord Monitor)
Roberts picks Providence Jul 15, 2008
Former teammate Sharnise Beal is at N.C. State, while Desiree Pina of Plainville is getting set for her freshman campaign at Sacred Heart, where she will become teammates with Farmington's Joelle Nawrocki. Amanda Pierlioni, who played with Pina at Plainville, is at Bryant, which is making its way into Division I, while Nawrocki's fellow Farmington Indian Victoria Hodges is at St. John's ... A third member of those great Farmington teams, Laura Burdick, now plays for Army. (New Britain Herald, CT)
At Spring Gallery, things arent carved in stone, theyre cast in bronze Jun 28, 2008
With indoor and outdoor exhibits, the gallery and garden of bronze sculptures by world-renown artists is located at 81 Main St., just behind Lazy Lab Caf, and managed by curator Susan McPherran of Farmington. Spring Gallery curator, Susan McPherran of Farmington, strolls among the menagerie of bronze barnyard animals in the Sculpture Garden at Spring Gallery in Belgrade Lakes. (Courier Publications, ME)
Sales of wood pellet stoves soar in Maine Jun 23, 2008
Marty Farnum of Northern Lights Hearth Sports in Farmington said he's just about sold out and has 150 more pellet stoves on order. Northern Lights has already sold 100 of the stoves this year. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Historic Homes of Gardiner will be shown on tour June 28 Jun 22, 2008
The kitchen features the woodwork cabinetry in Maine cherry by Gary Krauss of Farmington, soapstone counters by Gary Sayers of Fort Kent and a tile mural behind the stove by Mardy Bogar of Farmington. The George Marr Cottage, built in 1891. (Courier Publications, ME)
Man hospitalized after logging accident Jun 20, 2008
Twenty-eight-year-old Matthew Laney of Farmington is in critical condition at Maine Medical Center after a cable snapped and hit him in the head as he helped clear trees from a lot Wednesday afternoon. . (Concord Monitor)
Traip Academy announces top students Jun 19, 2008
Having been accepted at UVM, University of Maine at Farmington, Brianna plans to attend the University of Maine at Orono ... Accepted at Wheaton College, University of Maine at Orono and Farmington, Nell plans to attend McDaniel College. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Around Town June 18 -- Prized ice cream at the Peacock Jun 19, 2008
When available, they are listed along with their degree: University of Maine at Farmington, Rebecca Stevenson, BA, art; Fitchburg State College, Danielle M. Lanzillo, MED, general education studies, and Cassandra Leiter, MED, special education; New England Institute of Technology, Bryant J. Smith, BS, automobile service management; Bryant University, Joseph F. Phillips, BS, business administration; Champlain College, Gary Tilden, BS, software engineering; Providence College, Timothy Broome, BS,... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Epping High School names top 10 seniors Jun 13, 2008
Nate was accepted to York College of Pennsylvania, University of Maine at Farmington, and Mercyhurst College and plans to attend the University of New Hampshire in spring 2009 ... Stephanie was accepted at Mercyhurst College, University of New Hampshire, University of Maine at Farmington, Gannon University and York College of Pennsylvania and plans to attend Keene State College in the fall where she plans to major in secondary education and biology. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State bond issue wins in area towns Jun 11, 2008
Republican candidate John Frary retired from University of Maine at Farmington, but said he decided to run for Congress as a one-term candidate when he concluded the nation was going to Hades in a handbasket. . (Courier Publications, ME)
From Carroll to Craig: New man will lead parks and rec. department Jun 11, 2008
Craig has a degree in therapeutic recreation from the University of Maine at Farmington. He has spent the past year working at the Cedar Elementary School, running the before and after school enrichment program for students. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Needham middle school girls found playing hooky in Maine with 19-year-old man Jun 5, 2008
After contacting Maine State Police, Needham Police received a phone call from the Franklin County Sheriff s Department in Farmington, Maine, at around 2 p.m., saying they had both the man and the girls at their headquarters. No charges were filed against the man. (Needham Tab, MA)
One fine day for Camden 10K Jun 3, 2008
The individual results for the 10K, with runners age and place of residence included, are as follows: 1, Sprague, 25, Wiscasset, 33:22; 2, Gomez, 24, Orono, 33:59; 3, Winn, 49, Ounquit, 34:19; 4, Joseph Capehart, 28, Bangor, 36:00; 5, Thomas McWalters, 26, Thorndike, 26:04; 6, Ty Thurlow, 23, Farmington, 38:08; 7, Patrick Cote, 32, Oakland, 38:25; 8, Tom Hedstom, 32, 38:25; 9, Thor Emory, 32, Lincolnville, 38:43; 10, Floyd Lavery, Westbrook, 38:57; 11, David Drew, 43, Litchfield, 39:35; 12,... (Courier Publications, ME)
Cities make varying efforts to preserve French culture May 31, 2008
At St. Francis de Sales Church hall, they hold a bean supper and then they have a 7 p.m. musical performance at the Waterville Opera House by Boreal Tordue of Farmington. On Sunday at 11 a.m., a French Mass is held at Notre Dame church on Silver Street. (Courier Publications, ME)
This doc sees everyone May 27, 2008
Dr. Jean Antonucci, a family-care practitioner in Farmington, Maine -- who recently wrote an article for the American Academy of Family Physicians on treating patients with a variety of illnesses in a group setting -- says the response from her own patients has been "overwhelmingly positive.". They meet as a set-class, rather than the drop-in model used in Anchorage. (Anchorage Daily News)
The end of an era May 23, 2008
I was going to college and that was all there was to it," he recalled.He received a degree from the University of Maine at Farmington and began a 32-year career in teaching and coaching."Now I'm ready to promote all sports," he said. "I was taught a strong work ethic and I'm very excited about all the teams. The younger coaches will have to keep up with me. (Courier Publications, ME)
Three newcomers vie for one seat in Union May 22, 2008
Santorineos graduated from , and attended the University of Maine at Farmington, where she earned a graduate degree in special education with a major in rehabilitation. She then attended the and earned a graduate degree in criminal justice and majored in corrections. (Courier Publications, ME)
UMS Chancellor says states economy and environment are priorities May 14, 2008
The University of Maine System comprises the flagship University of Maine in Orono, the University of Southern Maine in Portland, and universities in Augusta, Farmington, Fort Kent, Machias and Presque Isle. Reader Messages. (Courier Publications, ME)
My mother was definitely a pioneer woman May 10, 2008
" The normal schools were popular with Maine kids, too; the colleges in Farmington, Machias, Gorham, Fort Kent and Presque Isle all began as two-year schools for teachers.Teachers were not required to have bachelor's degrees until the 1950s.Her mother didnt teach, however, while Jordan was growing up until she reached junior high.Jordan's parents met through a mutual friend just as World War II broke out. He was in the service, and their courtship was mostly by mail a year's worth of... (Courier Publications, ME)
Funeral is Thursday for Lorraine Varone, building inspectors wife May 8, 2008
She was born in Farmington, Maine, August 6, 1950. She was the daughter of Muriel (Atwood) Knowles and the late Ralph Knowles. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Student Flag Project Draws Controversy in Maine Apr 18, 2008
April 15: Susan Crane poses in front of her art project at the University of Maine Farmington. April 15: Susan Crane poses in front of her art project at the University of Maine Farmington ... Susan Crane, a student at the University of Maine, Farmington, placed hundreds of flags on the floor of the school's student center Tuesday for an art class assignment. (Fox News)
Maine flag project stirs vets' ire Apr 18, 2008
FARMINGTON, Maine An art project featuring flags on the floor of a Maine college's student center triggered a protest. University of Maine at Farmington art student Susan Crane of Auburn spread American flags fashioned from duct tape and plastic on the floor and asked people to step on them or walk around them ... American Legion Commander Charles Bennett of Farmington called a rally Thursday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Earth Day Week Events: A complete statewide listing Apr 17, 2008
The final band, Gristlestick from Farmington, will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The day of activities is a testament to the initiative of two students, Chris McGrath and Justin Blouin. (Courier Publications, ME)
Legislature passes minimum wage increase Apr 17, 2008
Earle McCormick of West Gardiner and Walter Gooley of Farmington. In the House, those voting for the bill included Rep. (Courier Publications, ME)
Sophie Mary Lubianetsky Apr 16, 2008
The Register Star Online. Serving Columbia and Dutchess counties since 1785. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Filmmaker wants help from state to make movie in Maine Apr 15, 2008
Screenwriter Desi Van Til, a Farmington native, and her husband, director Sean Mewshaw, are shopping around a script for a movie called "Tumbledown." ... Janet Mills of Farmington is sponsoring the legislation that would reimburse up to $800,000, in payments of up to $200,000 a year for four years. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Spangle awarded funding for hike Apr 11, 2008
Spangle is a junior at the University of Maine at Farmington and majors in creative writing. He was one of 18 students at the university's undergraduate research council to be awarded funding as part of the Spring and Summer 2008 Michael D. Wilson Research Scholars program. (Lebanon Express, OR)
On Belay: Helping kids face fears, build trust Apr 3, 2008
"I would recommend it to anyone," said the now 17 year old from Farmington. "It's a lot of fun.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jared Shaw Joins People's United Bank As Investor Relations Officer Mar 28, 2008
He resides in Farmington, CT. People's United Financial (Nasdaq: ), a diversified financial services company with $21 billion in assets, provides consumer and commercial banking services through a network of more than 300 branches in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and New York. Through its subsidiaries, People's United Financial provides equipment financing, asset management, brokerage and financial advisory services, and insurance services. (PR Newswire)
Ross, UMF field hockey honored for academic achievement Mar 26, 2008
FARMINGTON Jillian Ross of Belfast was named to the ZAG/NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad ... The National Field Hockey Coaches Association recently honored the entire University of Maine at Farmington field hockey team, the Beavers, for having a team grade point average of 3 ... This is the fifth straight year Farmington has been a recipient of the award. (Courier Publications, ME)
Pieri excels on the court, in the classroom Mar 20, 2008
He has also applied to the University of Maine at Farmington, Clarke University and Endicott College, among others. The one thing that will remain constant no matter where Pieri goes on to play is that he was a part of Camden Hills basketball. (Courier Publications, ME)
Around Town March 19 -- Lots of towns show up in Marshfield Mar 19, 2008
The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean s list for the fall 2007 semester at their respective colleges: Shawn M. Amand, Erin F. Catarius, Gina V. Cullen, and Jason H. Maley at Boston University; Rebecca Stevenson at the University of Maine in Farmington; Mary C. Jennings and Elizabeth Campbell at the University of Hartford; Amanda Blakeslee, Victoria Ibrahim and Jessica McConoghy at Emmanuel College; Jessica Banco, Morgan McGillicuddy, Kari Phillips and Jennifer Stallings at... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Augustine, Rich qualify for USGWA Nationals Mar 18, 2008
Augustine also won the inaugural Maine High School Girls Wrestling Invitational last month in Farmington in the 115-pound weight class. According to Augustine, there were about 50 girls there in various weight classes, and four in her weight class. (Courier Publications, ME)
EXHIBITIONISTS Mar 16, 2008
"There are inns, B&Bs, restaurants, and wonderful scenery along the Farmington and Connecticut rivers," she says. "And the town of Kent nearby also has an art association with a long history rooted in American Impressionism.". (Boston Globe)
Protesters call for end to war Mar 16, 2008
Other events were planned for the weekend from Aroostook County to York County, including vigils and speakers in Rockland, Bangor, Orono, Skowhegan, Machias, Caribou, Portland, Auburn, Bath, Augusta, South Paris, the Newcastle-Damariscotta Bridge, Farmington, Ellsworth, Lincoln, and Kennebunk. Reader Messages. (Courier Publications, ME)
HERBERT DOUGLAS HOLLOWAY, 92, Mar 15, 2008
He graduated from Farmington Normal School in Farmington, Maine and had been employed for the State of Maine. He resided in Green Valley during the late 90 s and early 2000. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
AroundTown March 7 Mar 8, 2008
Congratulations to Caitlin Flaherty of Pembroke, who has been named to the dean s list for the fall 2007 semester at the University of Maine at Farmington. FRAMINGHAM STATE DEAN S LIST. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Greenway coming to the West Hartford area? Feb 29, 2008
The idea is for a 15-mile section of trail that will branch off from the Farmington Valley Greenway (part of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail) at the intersection of Routes 10 and 315. It would then veer off to the Farmington River, follow it, go into Tariffville, connect to the old Griffin Railroad line in Bloomfield, skirt West Hartford and continue into the capital city ... But Mitchell also feels community support is vital, and the Farmington Valley Trails Council has scheduled a Rails to... (West Hartford News, CT)
Hearing Planned on RG&E Sale Feb 22, 2008
It's a bet that appears to be paying off for the Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack in Farmington. A week ago, a massive pileup on Route 390 killed a Rochester teenager and injured several others. (R News)
One-two punch socks northern New England with more snow Feb 8, 2008
8 inches in Farmington and 4. 5 inches in Rumford. (Concord Monitor)
The joy of mushing (click here for additional photos) Feb 7, 2008
Dog sled teams from throughout New England and the Canadian Maritimes gathered in Farmington Feb. 2 and 3 for the Farmington Frolic. Seventy-three dog sled teams gathered and competed in sprint dog-sled competition on Bussie York's farm fields off Route 2/27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
Year in Review 2007 Feb 7, 2008
Members of the MSAD #58 board of directors voted to send a letter of intent to the Maine Commissioner of Education informing her that they would form a unit consisting of the towns of Eustis, Kingfield, Strong, Phillips, Coplin Plantation, Farmington, New Vineyard, Chesterville, Industry, New Sharon, Temple, Vienna, Weld and Wilton ... There were no injuries, as 40 firefighters from Strong, Salem Township, Phillips, Kingfield, New Vineyard and Farmington responded to the mid-morning blaze. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
Magnusson finds new passion on hardwood Jan 31, 2008
Last season, he was the assistant basketball coach for Dick Meader at the University of Maine at Farmington, after playing for Meader for all four years at UMF. Magnusson had a few classes he needed to finish up, so staying with the program made all the sense in the world to Magnusson. And learning from the coach of more than 30 years certainly helped him make the jump from player to coach. (Courier Publications, ME)
Rockland crime drops but rate remains near tops in state Jan 19, 2008
What will be the result of the Patriots vs. Chargers AFC Championship game. Patriots by less than a touchdown. (Courier Publications, ME)
Maine soft pretzels, Philly-style Jan 18, 2008
So, after graduating from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2001 and working in recruiting, administration and marketing for a couple of different companies in Florida, Fuchswanz left corporate America to apprentice for a while in a New Jersey pretzel shop. Once she got the recipe and technique down for making the fresh daily, from scratch, doughy, figure-eight-shaped pretzels, which she claimed cant be found anywhere else in Maine, Fuchswanz came home. (Courier Publications, ME)
Winter Trails Day aims to get people to try snowshoes and cross-country skis Jan 10, 2008
Connecticut centers involved include Danbury's Tarrywile Park and Winding Trails Cross Country Center in Farmington. Carter's Ski Center in Oxford, Newry's Sunday River XC Center and New Gloucester's Pineland Farms are Maine participants. (Boston Globe)
Man arrested in Maine in Indiana boy's 1979 rape, slaying Dec 19, 2007
Bowen was held at the Franklin County Jail in Farmington, Maine. He could be extradited to face charges in Lake County in a week, and faces a prison term of up to 60 years if convicted under statutes from 1979, Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Prep hoops stats/standings Dec 18, 2007
Farmington 45, Illini Bluffs 38 ... FARMINGTON 45: Dicks 0 0-0 0, Balagna 4 0-0 10, Swearingen 2 2-2 6, Ayers 0 1-2 1, Hammond 2 1-2 5, Snider 1 6-8 8, Chatten 1 0-0 2, Petersen 4 2-2 10, Rose 1 0-0 3 ... FARMINGTON 14 8 10 13 45. (Pekin Times, IL)
It's three-peat for Appalachian St. Dec 15, 2007
Southern Maine 58, Maine-Farmington 48 - Greg Whitaker scored 18 points and Ian Hebert added 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Huskies (3-6) rallied in the second half to defeat the Beavers (5-4) in Farmington, Maine, ending a five-game losing streak. Women's basketballSouthern Conn. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Maine ties 1890 record... Dec 6, 2007
Search Current Updates. Portland ties 1890 snow record By wire report December 04, 2007 11:41 AM. (The Drudge Report)
Mainers clean up from first major snowstorm of the season Dec 5, 2007
Wednesday December 5, 2007 CURRENT CONDITIONS: P/SUNNY 14. By Associated Press December 04, 2007 11:55 AM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ski museum celebrates 1st anniversary Dec 4, 2007
FARMINGTON -- On Friday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first anniversary Open House will be held at the Ski Museum of Maine located at 109 Church Street in the Church Street Commons Building. Staff at the museum invites the public to join them for an open house and see what it looks like now, one year after opening in Farmington. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
Fire levels Freeman barn, damages home Dec 4, 2007
Everyone was able to get out including the family pets and a fire emergency call was placed at 10:45 a.m. Over 40 firefighters from Strong, Salem Township, Phillips, Kingfield, New Vineyard and Farmington responded to the fire. Franklin County Sheriff's Department deputies arrived to control traffic at the scene and NorthStar EMS arrived to provide assistance. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
