The program teaches participants how to build their brands, create products and find creativity and “empowerment.”
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 Beyoncรฉ's artistry and playing the fiddle with friends.
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.
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.
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.
Regional School Unit 9 closed Friday due to storm
Superintendent Chris Elkington said heavier snowfall is expected than initially anticipated.
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.
RSU 9 ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation
Regional School Unit 9 Chair Carol Coles said the decision was “one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board.”
Farmington-based school district ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation
Chairwoman Carol Coles called the decision “one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board.”