A new cake-pan program is a part of the Livermore Public Library’s efforts to cater to community needs.
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.
A slice of history: East Livermore’s Independence Day abolition rally
Historians say the impact of East Livermore’s anti-slavery rally of 1854 spread across Maine with an unprecedented number of attendees.
Wilton hires new town manager
Perry Ellsworth will be assuming the role as Wilton’s Town Manager in August.
Farmington celebrates the LGBTQ+ community at town’s first Pride Festival
Hundreds of people of all ages, genders, sexualities and religions gathered downtown to advocate for queer rights and celebrate acceptance at Meetinghouse Park, bedecked in rainbow pride flags and signs advocating for queer and transgender rights.
Wilton hires Perry Ellsworth as town manager
Ellsworth will begin work as Wilton’s new town manager in August.
Baby-formula shortage causing ‘panic’ for local families
Renee Whitley of Franklin County Children’s Task Force said the shortage has caused a state of “panic” for the agency and the families it serves.
RSU 9 board discusses social-and-emotional learning
RSU 9’s goal with social-and-emotional learning is “to prepare our students to succeed in our community and be able to take on these challenges,” RSU 9 teacher Liz LeClair said in a presentation.