Acceptance was the resounding theme for the day, with attendees echoing how amazing it was to feel welcomed and celebrate for the day in a rural area.
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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Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival
Organizers say the first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in Farmington’s history is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.
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Gov. Mills tours Kingfield reconstruction project
The Maine Department of Transportation’s Western Maine Gateways Project is intended to “enhance mobility and safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles,” offering easier access to downtown Kingfield’s businesses, according to a release.
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Wilton voters okay $2.49 million budget, veterans memorial
Sixty-six voters passed all warrant articles as recommended, including establishment of a committee to consider regionalization of police and fire departments.
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Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in town’s history
Organizers say it is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.
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Wilton voters OK veterans memorial, talks on consolidating services in the region
Voters authorize $175,000 for memorial in Lakeview Cemetery.
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RSU 9 considering career, tech ed center at middle school
FARMINGTON — An offer to build a career and technical education center at Mt. Blue Middle School has received initial support from the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors. Richard Bjorn and the Bjorn Foundation would donate $2.5 million to establish the Bjorn Center for Career and Technical Education to “expand hands-on learning opportunities […]
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Wilton recount determines Wells winner
In the first count conducted following the Tuesday, June 14, election, Mike Wells won with just one more vote than candidate Cherieann Harrison.
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Wilton recount determines Mike Wells winner of Select Board seat
In the first count conducted following Tuesday’s election, Wells won with 190 votes to challengers Cherieann Harrison’s 189 and Evret Greer’s 45.
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Mt. Blue High School tells graduates to embrace unpredictability and ‘be kind’
“Let’s live in the moment right now,” valedictorian Joshua Smith told the 150 graduates of Mt. Blue High School’s Class of 2022.