Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Chris Elkington told the board of directors the new plan will hopefully ease stress and foster involvement from staff, students, families and the local community.
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.
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Wilton considering security cameras to address vandalism at parks
There’s been a “fair amount of vandalism” across Wilton’s parks this summer, Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald said.
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Wilton comes alive at 2022 Blueberry Festival
On Saturday, Weld Road and Main Street were lined with people of all ages waiting to see the famous Wilton Blueberry Festival parade, themed “Summertime Fun.”
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Wilton celebrates Rhonda Irish’s retirement
Irish is leaving her role as town manager after 13 years with Wilton. Thirty people gathered at the town office to celebrate Irish’s retirement ahead of her last day next week.
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Wilton considering increase to water and sewer rates
The rate increases would be, in part, due to the financial burden Wilton has taken on from state legislation on PFAS requiring that municipalities dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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Wilton considering rise in sewer, water rates due to ‘forever chemicals’ costs
The rate increases would be due, in part, to legislation requiring municipalities to dispose of wastewater sludge differently.
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Summer Fest scavenger hunt takes participants on a wild ride
At the annual Summer Fest, Farmington Underground sent competitors on a mad dash during the ‘Amazing Summer Fest Race’ scavenger hunt. Staff writer Kay Neufeld, who competed, found there were challenging clues, a course on Farmington’s rich history and an introduction to the local businesses that make this town’s heart beat.
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Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend
For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.
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Photo: Pavilion taking shape at Kineowatha Park
The pavilion has been funded by Judith Bjorn’s $100,000 donation to the Wilton Parks and Recreation Department.