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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PublishedNovember 5, 2021
Wilton discusses $220K of American Rescue Plan funds, plans for spending
The Town of Wilton has received the first of its two American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $220,000. There will need to be a public hearing and special town meeting before the money can be spent.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2021
Trick or treaters gather for Farmington’s Trunk or Treat
The Farmington Parks and Recreation Department held the town’s annual Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 30, with a spotlight on local businesses.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2021
‘Witchy Women’ tour the town for breast cancer awareness month
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PublishedNovember 5, 2021
New Sharon voters approve measure to set limits on commercial solar energy systems
The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2021
Voter turnout heavier than typical in a year with no state, federal races
Some towns in Franklin County reported higher than normal voter turnout for a year with no state or federal positions to be determined.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2021
New Sharon voters set limits on commercial solar energy systems
The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2021
Mt. Blue Board of Directors maintains COVID-19 guidelines, approves new rapid-testing abilities
The Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors approved two new uses for their BinaxNow rapid tests that would make it easier for families who have to quarantine their children following an in-school exposure.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2021
Haunted-house newbie joins Farmington Fright Nights
Staff writer Kay Neufeld was invited to act in their first haunted house at Farmington Fright Nights, the town’s endeavor to turn Farmington into “the Halloween destination in Maine.”
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PublishedOctober 29, 2021
Organizers, campaigns buckle down for final push on the NECEC corridor referendum in Franklin County
In Franklin County, one of the regions most affected by the NECEC corridor project, organizers spend their final days pushing for desired results on Maine’s Referendum Question 1. Voters will decide the fate of the NECEC corridor on Tuesday, Nov 2.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2021
Elementary schoolers frolic to celebrate the final days of fall
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