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Being adventurous doesn’t always mean hiking the North Maine Woods (of course, you can do that here). It’s also about empowering yourself with the right knowledge and skills to achieve your goals. At UMFK, you’ll do just that with the help of career-focused academics, real-world learning, and a caring and welcoming community — and all at one of the nation’s most affordable universities.

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November 10, 2025

Author Denis Ledoux to Speak at UMFK on November 20

UMFK’s Acadian Archives will host author Denis Ledoux at 6:30 p.m. on Nov 20. He will discuss his new book, “Here to Stay: Lives in 17th-Century Canada.”
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UMFK seeks community input for 150th Anniversary Celebration

November 13 @ 6:00 PM
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November 04, 2025

UMFK Launches “UMFK Cares: Double the Help for Jamaica” Campaign to Support Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts

UMFK has launched a two-week campaign, “UMFK Cares: Double the Help for Jamaica,” to support relief for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
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Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Sale

November 16 @ 12:00 PM
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October 28, 2025

UMFK to Host Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 10

UMFK will host its Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the university’s Veterans Square. The ceremony is open to the public.
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Book Talk by Denis Ledoux

November 20 @ 6:30 PM
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UMFK is supporting the The American Friends of Jamaica, Inc. in the effort to provide clean water, food, medical supplies, and more in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Every dollar will be matched 1:1 through November 18th, up to $3 million. If you are able, please consider supporting this effort to provide life-saving aid.

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UMFK hosted its second annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10 to recognize all our students, staff, alumni, and community members who have served our country. We are grateful for your service.
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Veterans and community members came together at the University of Maine at Fort Kent at 10 a.m. Monday to honor all who served in the armed forces for Veterans Day.
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Today, UMFK celebrates Veterans Day. UMFK is proud to be a veteran-friendly campus, and we extend our thanks to all those who have sacrificed in service of their country.
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Thank you to everyone who braved the weather to honor our veterans this morning. Make sure you thank a veteran — today, tomorrow, or any day!
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