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Kay Neufeld
Staff Writer
Kay Neufeld is a business reporter with the Portland Press Herald, covering labor, unions and Maine's workforce; lobstering, fisheries and the working waterfront. They also love telling stories that illustrate the vibrant culture that makes Maine and its Mainers so special. They previously worked at the Camden Herald, Franklin Journal and the Bangor Daily News, covering local communities. Kay grew up in New York and graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute in 2018. They spontaneously moved to Maine in 2020 after visiting on vacation, searching for housing on Craigslist in the middle of their trip and asking their mother to ship their belongings to the Midcoast. In their spare time, Kay loves taking their miniature dachshund on miniature hikes, passionately defending Beyoncé's artistry and playing the fiddle with friends.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Community is everything
“The Farmington community – now, my community – is rich in diverse perspectives: people with different beliefs, faiths and life experiences from every generation,” Kay Neufeld signs off as the reporter for the Franklin Journal.
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The camaraderie of horse racing
Maine’s harness racing scene is like one big family, according to Shannon Smith and Gloria Cushing, members of the local horse-racing community.
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Wilton approves changes to general assistance funds
The changes are state-mandated increases to the maximum amount of financial assistance municipalities like Wilton can provide to applicants of the state’s general assistance program.
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Wilton discusses concerns with Franklin County budget request
Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns with the board about needing to file monetary requests for interlocal agreements with unorganized territories paid for by Franklin County. But Ellsworth said he’s hopeful there will be change in the way the Franklin County budget serves municipalities like Wilton.
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Jo Josephson left an impression
Marilyn “Jo” Josephson passed away at her beloved home in Temple on Sunday, Sept. 11. Jo is remembered by friends for her strong beliefs, quirky and inquiring nature, and her devotion to growing the many communities she was a member of.
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Farmington marches for reproductive rights
The rally and march, organized by students in the University of Maine at Farmington Democrats, was in response to the June overturning of the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed Americans the constitutional right to an abortion.
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RSU 9 Board discusses 2022 summer programming
The programming, available across the district, help students maintain skills through the summer and help older students recover course credits missed during the school year.
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Wilton tax rate to stay the same
The Select Board voted to set the town’s mill rate at 19.40 per $1,000 in valuation with a $75,504 overlay.