The vote follows a time of instability at UMF and in the UMaine System.
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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Provost to step down at UMF
Serving as provost since 2016, Eric Brown’s resignation comes at a major time of change for the University of Maine at Farmington and the University of Maine System.
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RSU 9 sets plan to address elevated lead levels in water fixtures
Moving forward, the district is conducting remediated testing of the fixtures with elevated levels of lead and determining which fixtures can be used.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Better Living Center opens kitchen to nourish community, address food waste
Chanda Luker, one of the lead cooks, said she loves helping the center with “feeding the community with healthy, nutritional, fresh, nourishing and delicious meals.”
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF students demand chancellor’s resignation at sit-in
In 24 hours, University of Maine at Farmington students organizing the #SaveHumanitiesUMF movement wrote a list of demands holding University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy accountable for the cuts and calling for his removal or resignation.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF: Nine positions eliminated, nine more retire in humanities and social sciences
Professors of Philosophy and Religion, Women’s and Gender studies, History, and World Languages were either let go or offered jobs in other areas. They were also advisors for many diverse student unions on campus.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education
UMF students hold sit-in, call for Chancellor Malloy’s resignation
In 24 hours, students wrote a list of demands holding University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s accountable for cutting faculty.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Wilton Select Board sends 2022 warrant to Town Meeting
Articles include a $2.45 million budget recommended by the Select Board, funding for a proposed memorial at Lakeview Cemetery and amendments to the town’s Adult Use and Medical Marijuana Ordinance.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 9 battles elevated lead levels in water fixtures
School resumed Monday, May 9, as Regional School Unit 9 figures out long-term steps to lower levels of lead in water fixtures across the district.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Nine faculty positions eliminated at UMF cut from humanities and social sciences
Professors of Philosophy and Religion, Women’s and Gender studies, History, and World Languages were either let go or offered jobs in other areas. They were also advisors for many diverse student unions on campus.