John Nichols, woodworker and owner of John’s Chip Off the Old Block in Farmington, teaches staff writer Kay Neufeld how to create an artisan cutting board from scratch.
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.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue Board of Directors maintains COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Sandy River Players to present ‘Lend Me a Tenor’
The Sandy River Players will do a run of ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ by Ken Ludwig Oct. 1-3.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington school board maintains COVID-19 guidelines
Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
St. Rose parish in Jay opens ‘Cathy’s Boutique’ to honor departed congregant
The St. Rose of Lima thrift store has opened Cathy’s Boutique, named after Cathy Leclair, to sell higher-end clothing and formal wear, antiques and collectibles.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Foliage season kicks off in Central and Western Maine
Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry anticipate that fall foliage in Central and Western Maine will peak in mid-October
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Strong school welcomes ‘Bikers Against Bullying’
Strong Elementary School hosted an anti-bullying program run by motorcyclists from across Maine.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton town manager proposes hiring events coordinator
The person would handle events such as the blueberry festival, Halloween and Christmas.
