Kay Neufeld – Page 43 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

The Franklin Journal

Jingle runs, jumps and fetches in the snow

by Kay Neufeld January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

The Franklin Journal

Wilton to send letter of support for rail-trail bridge

by Kay Neufeld January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Reconstruction of the Whistle Stop Rail Trail Bridge would bring $816,000 in increased visitor spending, according to High Peaks Alliance Executive Director Brent West.

The Franklin Journal

RSU 9 shifts middle school to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge

by Kay Neufeld January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Superintendent Chris Elkington announced the in-person closure is due to a staff shortage. The shift to remote-learning mode comes at one of the toughest points in the COVID-19 pandemic for RSU 9 — and Franklin County as a whole.

Androscoggin County, The Franklin Journal

Livermore Select Board approves ‘Juneteenth’ as paid holiday

by Kay Neufeld January 18, 2022January 19, 2022

The approval follows the addition of June 19th, the symbolic end of slavery, as a state holiday.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Mrs. Maine 2022, of Farmington, heading to Mrs. United States pageant

by Kay Neufeld January 18, 2022January 24, 2022

Emily Bailey took home the ‘Mrs. Maine 2022’ title at her very first pageant, where she represented Farmington. Bailey moves on to the Las Vegas “Mrs. United States” pageant in February.

Franklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Mt. Blue Middle School goes remote this week

by Kay Neufeld January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

RSU 9 was ‘forced’ to make the move due to a staff shortage.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal

RSU 9 suspends contact tracing following MCDC/DOE guidance

by Kay Neufeld January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

RSU 9 administration said that the rapid community-spread of the omicron variant has negated the goal and “certainty” of contact tracing within the district.