The Board of Directors reviewed plans for the 2021-22 school year, and discussed the district’s difficulty filling open positions.
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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Pandemic brings travelers to Franklin County
Franklin County’s tourism industry saw a boost during the pandemic due to its access to nature. However, businesses that co-exist alongside tourism suffered.
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UMF professor and students make important fish gene discovery
A University of Maine at Farmington research team that includes one student from Livermore Falls has discovered a new gene in fish that could impact the understanding of human diseases.
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Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum to hold community celebration
The museum will honor Livermore Falls’ heritage with a day of paper making and presentations by descendants of the region’s first papermaker.
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Chris Elkington focused on students, staff in Farmington-based school district
RSU 9’s new leader lays out his vision and plans for the 2021-22 school year.
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Western Maine sees smoky skies
Smoke from wildfires in Central Canada has made its way to Maine, seriously impacting the air quality in Western Maine.
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Shared work-space in Farmington reckons with company launch amid pandemic
The Lovely Idea Company has remained on its feet despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Franklin County restaurants cope with climbing lobster prices
For some restaurants, lobster is no longer on the menu.