University of Maine at Farmington Early Childhood Education Program students participated in the ME rally in Augusta for Step Up for Kids Day, the nationwide effort to draw public attention to issues affecting America’s children. (l-r) The UMF group includes Courtney Howe, Wallingford, CT, Megan Payeur, Sanford, ME, Kelly Johnson, Exeter, RI, Melanie Warwick, Dover, NH, Joyce Kyllonen, Poland, (Back Row) Michaela Thomas, Westbrook, ME, Alexandria Wiencek, Auburn, ME, Theresa Kopplin, Gales Ferry, CT
