Valerianne Hinkley of Wilton has been doing pageants since high school, when she decided to take a stand against bullying.
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.
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Wilton Parks & Rec receives $100K donation from Judith Bjorn
The Wilton Parks and Recreation Committee is considering multiple ideas on how to spend the donation, including renovations for facilities and venues like the town’s basketball court and buildings at Kineowatha Park. They are also looking for input from the community.
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Beal University to establish Wilton campus to address Franklin County nursing shortage
Beal University will train students to become registered nurses.
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Farmington honors earmuff inventor Chester Greenwood at annual celebration
After COVID muffled last year’s event, the annual celebration returned Saturday on a bright chilly day to honor the inventor on his 163rd birthday.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Franklin County Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah
Franklin County’s Jewish community, known as “Bagel and Dreidel,” spoke with the Franklin Journal about the story of Hannukah, the celebrations held and what the holiday means to them.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Funding for UMF program rejected, Congressional delegation aren’t happy
The U.S. Department of Education is defunding UMF’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant that prepares “economically disadvantaged students in Maine” for college. Maine’s four federal congresspeople spoke out against the decision.
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Mt. Blue seeks community input on strategic planning for schools
Regional School Unit 9 began examining the future that parents, students and community members envision for the district in a survey and series of interviews.
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Can’t get enough of that ‘muff stuff: Farmington honors earmuff inventor Chester Greenwood at annual celebration
After COVID muffled last year’s event, the annual celebration returned Saturday on a bright chilly day to honor the inventor on his 163rd birthday.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school district approves COVID-19 winter athletics policy
The Mt. Blue (RSU 9) Board of Directors approved a COVID-19 policy for participation in winter athletics. The policy includes mandates for universal pool testing and universal masking for indoor sports — which is a departure from an initial draft that allowed students to shed masks while actively practicing or competing.