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FARMINGTON - In response to Maine's rising food insecurity rates—the highest in New England—Franklin Savings Bank is contributing $106,650 to enhance food security in the state. This initiative will support 63 pantries and youth food programs that serve food-insecure populations within Franklin, Somerset, Hancock and Oxford counties*. Recognizing the significance of supporting food security, the
FARMINGTON - The University of Maine at Farmington is bringing together a stellar cast of professional, alumni and student actors for its fall workshop production of “All the Good They Gave Us” and “Migratory Birds,” two award-winning plays by playwright and director Jayne Decker. Performances take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7, 8
FARMINGTON — Earlier this year, the Thrifty Beaver Food Pantry on the University of Maine at Farmington campus received a donation of $2,250 from the University Credit Union as part of UCU’s Campaign for Ending Hunger. Mark Pires, UMF sustainability coordinator and food pantry director, met with UCU Community Engagement Manager Lesley Ridge and Brook […]
FARMINGTON - Earlier this year, the Thrifty Beaver Food Pantry on the University of Maine at Farmington campus received a generous donation of $2,250 from the University Credit Union as part of UCU’s Campaign for Ending Hunger. Mark Pires, UMF sustainability coordinator and food pantry director; met with Lesley Ridge, UCU Community Engagement Manager; and
Read Article Generous UMF campus and local community members contributed 70 grocery gift cards to help students in need through the holidays. (Left to right) Scott Lavertu, executive director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce; AJ Saulnier, UMF student from Wauregan, Conn. and key member of the UMF Sustainable Campus Coalition; and Mark Pires, UMF sustainability coordinator and advisor to the Thrifty Beaver. UMF Photo FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Thrifty Beaver and local communities are reaching out to UMF students who may need a little extra this year to he...