According to The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), small animals, such as hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits, are much less likely to be adopted than dogs and cats. Franklin County Animal Shelter (FCAS) is sadly no stranger to this fact.

“At the end of the day, to be able to help another human in some of their worst times is really fulfilling and a rewarding career path to follow,” New Sharon (ME) Fire Chief Felicia Bell stated.

On Feb. 2 the Visiting Writer Series (VWS) held in The Landing at UMF kicked off the spring semester by featuring writer and cartoonist Tom Hart and reminded everyone why it is important to hear from these accomplished writers.

Living at an institution of higher learning is a unique and challenging experience.

At the beginning of 2022, the UMaine system opted to put significant budget cuts in place. This was the cause for the elimination of a large portion of the humanities department at UMF.

Just across the street from the Gifford’s and McDonald’s here in Farmington lies one of the crown jewels of the town, the Howard H. Hippach Memorial Athletic Field.

Lights, Camera, Action—the film club is back and taking the stage at UMF! The club is currently seeking any and all individuals that have an interest in creative writing, screenwriting, directing, and acting.

The first regular season basketball game for UMF was played Wednesday night, Nov. 16th, at home against the University of New England.

Any student who has ever walked into the Student Center here on campus, has listened to WUMF. WUMF is our student run radio station here on campus, it is run by student DJs and Station Manager Autumn Koors Foltz.

The third floor of Scott North is a raw expose on revealing the truths of college students life, with urine-coated toilet seats, the recurrent noise, smell complaints, and the constant stealing of random public objects such as the floor broom, the knob on one of the sinks, the fire extinguisher, a pumpkin in front of a dorm room, among others.

As the holidays approach, it is time for the students at UMF to take a much-needed break from classes and have some time off. During this time, many students will return to their homes. But, of course, there are always some students who stay on campus in UMF’s resident halls for either Thanksgiving or winter break.

As the holidays approach, it is time for the students at UMF to take a much-needed break from classes and have some time off. During this time, many students will return to their homes. But, of course, there are always some students who stay on campus in UMF’s resident halls for either Thanksgiving or winter break.

For any young adult tuned into pop culture, the name “Colleen Hoover” probably rings some sort of bell.

The Landing is the hub of campus, where there is an exciting event almost every day of the week. Be it DIY blanket-making, a video game night, karaoke, or even a concert. But, one thing this year of events is going to lack is gnomes.

Since the beginning of the fall season, people have gone into a craze over Birkenstocks. Not just any Birkenstocks though: Boston Birks.

As the semester comes to an end at UMF, most everyone is beginning to ramp up for finals week on campus. With the endless hours of studying, research papers, final projects, and exams this can be a time of stress for most college students.

It’s that time of the semester where many students are gearing up to apply to be a Community Assistant (CA) in the dorms.

Humans vs. Zombies (HVZ) is an event that happens at UMF once per semester for just a week at a time—bringing with it a united group of students with nerf guns fighting against zombies who work day by day to “infect” more humans.

UMF students are too lazy to work. At least, that’s what many of the older generations would say about the students on this campus.

Being a first-generation college student can be exciting, but equally as scary. Many students here at UMF are first-generation college students and it can be a proud feeling for their families.