Residents approve 23 warrant articles and reject two.
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 inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Wilton Select Board to write Gov. Mills over concerns about PFAS legislation
Board members are worried the legislation could put a heavy cost on residents.
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Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Exceptional teachers: The inventive art teacher
Regional School Unit 9 elementary art educator Kim Jacques was able to find creative solutions to the challenges that came with teaching art through the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon voters to decide on $1.18 million budget
The spending plan would mean $9,909 less raised in taxes compared to 2021-22.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington Fire and Ice Festival this Saturday
It’s the first time the festival will be held since 2019.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton Call Center to stay open, DHHS announces
The DHHS said the decision was made “in response to worker concerns about commuting to Lewiston and the landlord’s recent commitment to improved service.”
Posted inFranklin
DHHS reverses decision on Wilton Call Center
The DHHS said the decision was made “in response to worker concerns about commuting to Lewiston and the landlord’s recent commitment to improved service.”
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Wilton approves high-res aerial mapping purchase
The orthoimagery mapping can be used for Wilton’s shoreland zoning, code enforcement related needs, the town’s E911 system and public safety needs.