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
New Sharon voters approve fire truck purchase
Following the annual Town Meeting in March, voters were asked to act on referendum questions that would ordinarily not need approval at the polls.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9’s $40 million budget passes at polls
The margin was a stark difference to the annual budget meeting held May 24 where 78 voters nearly unanimously approved all 23 separate budget figures as recommended.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton elects selectperson by one vote, recount requested
Alongside the re-election of incumbent Tiffany Maiuri, Mike Wells was elected to the Wilton Select Board by one vote, prompting a recount request from candidate Cherieann Harrison.
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin, Schools & Education
Voters approve $40 million budget for Farmington-based school district
RSU 9’s 2022-23 budget, a $1.13 million increase over the current year, will cost taxpayers across the district’s 10 towns $13.78 million.
Posted inFranklin
Recount requested for one-vote Wilton Select Board win
Mike Wells won a seat on the Wilton Select Board by just one vote, and candidate Cherieann Harrison has since requested a recount. Incumbent Tiffany Maiuri won the other open seat on the board Tuesday night.
Posted inElection 2022, Franklin
New Sharon voters approve purchase of fire truck
The 2009 firetruck has 8,500 miles and 1,200 engine hours and will replace a 1984 GMC Engine 2 truck.
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Wilton Board discusses solar net energy billing
Town Manager Rhonda Irish also announced there will be a cookout held before the June 20 Town Meeting.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education
Mt. Blue High School graduates told to embrace uncertainty and ‘face your fears’
Following speeches and musical performances, 150 students receive diplomas or, for eight international students, certificates of attendance at Caldwell Field in Farmington.