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.
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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Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Community works to make Farmington the ‘Halloween destination of Maine’
Haunted-attractions expert Darlene Patrick, who is helping run the Farmington Fright Nights, says that Halloween and acting in haunted attractions provide a venue to help people “on the fringe” find a place where they belong.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees
The board also approved the job description and advertising for a new events-coordinator position. Funding for the position will have to be approved at a special town meeting.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines
Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9’s coronavirus policies.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal
Farmington shows at L-A Pride March, hopeful for similar support in town
Students from the University of Maine at Farmington participated in Lewiston-Auburn’s LGBTQ+ Pride March on Saturday, Oct. 16, and hope for similar action in town.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton discusses county commissioners referendum question
State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
UMF could receive $1 million in funding from federal budget bills
The money would go towards projects regarding early education.
