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Farmington, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Farmington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the UMF student looking beyond New England toward global service
  • Titcomb prepares to trade bike trails for ski season
  • UMF helps Maine schools rethink how students learn together

Also on today's calendar: The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 47 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 30.
  • Friday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 41 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UMF student named Peace Corps ambassador, eyes global service (sunjournal.com) — UMF junior Maygin Leighton has never traveled outside New England, but she's helping classmates explore international service as the university's new Peace Corps campus ambassador. The biology major from Baileyville hopes to volunteer after graduating in 2028, combining her interests in conservation, education and community service.
   

2. Snow is flying and ski season is about to begin in Maine (wmtw.com) — Titcomb Mountain in Farmington says its mountain bike trails will close soon as it prepares for winter operations, though no opening date has been announced. Elsewhere in the region, Sugarloaf lists Nov. 20 as opening day, while Saddleback is targeting Dec. 4.
   

3. UMF, Maine DOE work to bring more students into regular classrooms (sunjournal.com) — UMF is helping Maine schools develop ways for students with disabilities to learn alongside their peers, with three elementary schools testing approaches others could adopt. The university and Maine Department of Education brought more than 150 educators to Farmington in October to work on classroom practices, staffing and scheduling.
   

4. ArtsFarmington sponsors the Robinson Ballet in their performance of The Nutcracker (dailybulldog.com) — Robinson Ballet brings The Nutcracker to Mt. Blue High School in Farmington on December 6, with free admission for anyone 18 or younger. Sponsored by ArtsFarmington, the performance begins at 3 p.m. Adult tickets are $25, or $20 for members, with only limited tickets available at the door.
   

5. Why a Maine Online Program Is Drawing Accreditor Scrutiny (insidehighered.com) — Accreditors plan to visit the University of Maine at Farmington as they scrutinize YourPace, the fast-growing online degree program UMF offers through a partnership with UMaine Presque Isle. The review focuses on academic safeguards and rapid degree completion, while university officials defend the program’s flexibility for working adults.
   

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  • Saturday, November 21st, 2026 from 9:00 - 2:00
    “All You Want for Christmas” 2026 Craft Fair Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Rd, Farmington ME 04938 he United Women in Faith… (Nextdoor Whittier Rd)
  • Maine Medical Center posted a job opening for Lead Environmental Services Team Member- Franklin Hospital in Farmington. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Livermore Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

Ok Farmington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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