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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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Franklin Memorial Hospital amends visitor guidelines
The most notable changes to the policy include different visitor hours, that patients may now be accompanied by a loved-one in a pre-op area and postpartum mothers are permitted an additional visitor.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Farmington weekly peace vigil celebrates 20th anniversary
Since January 2002, local activists have stood vigil on exceedingly hot days and cold ones; in rainstorms and in blizzards — which this reporter has witnessed. The Franklin Journal spoke with many of these activists to learn of the vigil’s story and how it’s endured for two decades.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies launches Makerspace in Farmington
The program teaches participants how to build their brands, create products and find creativity and “empowerment.”
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Snowstorm after snowstorm
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Wilton Select Board issues marijuana license renewals
The renewals follow a new set of fees formulated by the Wilton Select Board at their October meeting.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Board authorizes Wilton’s first marijuana dispensary application
The dispensary application was authorized amid confusion over whether the town’s marijuana ordinance allows for such a category.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2022
Wilton Select Board authorizes town’s first marijuana dispensary application
Ample discussion was had during the select board meeting over the “process” by which the dispensary application was authorized.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2022
Regional School Unit 9 closed Friday due to storm
Superintendent Chris Elkington said heavier snowfall is expected than initially anticipated.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2022
Tom Saviello will not run for governor
Saviello is choosing not to run to be the governor of Maine due to a variety of factors including potential difficulties relating to younger voters and enjoying retirement.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2022
Nor’easter clean up ensues
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