Amateur Radio Emergency Service is the essential, volunteer-run service you’ve (thankfully) likely never heard of. The service unites amateur radio operators around the county.
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.
Farmington school board discusses planning for summer and fall
Regional School Unit 9 directors held a first reading on a policy for evaluating a superintendent in the wake of former Superintendent Tina Meserve’s resignation following a no-confidence vote by staff in 2020.
Livermore native elected chapter president of American Society of Civil Engineers
Esther Bizier, newly elected president of the Maine Section of the American Society for Civil Engineers, has pursued engineering since attending Livermore Falls High School.
Complaint filed against Town of Wilton regarding Wilson Lake Marina
A complaint was filed against the Town of Wilton that claims Wilson Lake Marina, LLP’s “rights to due process” were violated.
RSU 9 Board of Directors agenda
Regional School District 9 amended school board agenda 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86217844601?pwd=dDlkSDJkcDdEQjNCRzJkWjQ0M1FtUT09 I. Call to order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Public comment IV. Report of the chairperson A. Good news stories from Board / Administrator V. Superintendent’s report – Monique Poulin A. New hires, transfers, resignations, and retirements […]
Mt. Blue advises graduates to ‘make your bed’ and ‘be grateful’
Unlike the 2020 graduation at which graduates sat inside their cars and received their diplomas at a “drive-up ceremony,” 142 students from the Class of 2021 sat together on Caldwell Field with an audience filled with family members, teachers and administrators.
All articles approved at Wilton town meeting
A $3.79 million budget passes.
Maine to recognize ‘Juneteenth’ as state holiday
Governor Janet Mills signed a bill into law establishing June 19 as a state holiday to mark the end of slavery.
Shortage of veterinarians for large animals a concern for farmers
Commitment and costs seen as complicating factors to getting services.
Wilton Recreation announces summer camps, programming
Wilton’s summer camps and programming are closer to normal this year.