Local activities such as ice skating at Wilton’s Kineowatha Park have come to a premature end due to fluctuating temperatures in the region.
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
UMF President Edward Serna to leave
Serna will assume the presidency at Winthrop University in July. The University of Maine System will begin the search for his replacement in the coming weeks.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton DHHS call center to close, county concerned
Around 45 employees in the region stand to be impacted by the move (and potentially lose their job) when it comes time to make the long, costly commute to the Lewiston call center.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF students establish Black Student Union
Its mission is to offer a place to connect, be allies and learn about history and issues that impact Black people.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
RSU 9 honors staff members for 35 years of service
Three staff members were presented the Longevity Award for 35 years working at Regional School Unit 9.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Wilton Parks and Rec moves forward with Bjorn-funded projects
The Select Board also announced plans to reopen the town’s Share Shack.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
UMaine-Farmington President Edward Serna taking position in South Carolina
He will become president of Winthrop University, his alma mater, in July.
Posted inFranklin, Maine
Closure of Wilton DHHS call center raises questions
The closure, and employee transfer to Lewiston, raises questions with the local legislative delegation about how Gov. Mills’ goal to bolster Maine’s rural economy lines up with the DHHS decision.