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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PublishedApril 29, 2025
Maine lobstermen invited to write the rules after years of feeling ignored
A new survey aims to incorporate observations of commercial lobstermen into the data used to regulate their industry. Will it change their frustrations about being overlooked?
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PublishedApril 29, 2025
Most Americans haven’t tried seaweed, Maine study shows
The study, which in part explores Americans’ hesitance to try new foods, finds that leaning on seaweed as an ingredient in different snacks and making ready-to-eat dishes could sway consumers.
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PublishedApril 24, 2025
Trump administration stalls UMaine’s offshore wind project
The University of Maine was ordered to halt work on the research project just weeks before it had planned to launch its most advanced floating wind turbine yet.
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PublishedApril 21, 2025
Environmental group to purchase land once eyed for Belfast salmon farm
After years of pushback, Nordic Aquafarms abandoned its $500 million project and listed its 54-acre parcel for sale in January.
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PublishedApril 18, 2025
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery set to reopen Monday
Regulators had shut down the fishery this month after scallopers hit a temporary limit that goes into effect when federal regulators do not pass annual rules in time.
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PublishedApril 3, 2025
Looking to buy a new or used car? In need of repairs? What to know about new auto tariffs
Here’s what we know about how Mainers will be impacted by the changes that begin Thursday.
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PublishedApril 3, 2025
As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts goes into effect Thursday. Dealers, mechanics and consumers could all take a hit.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2025
Maine doles out last of $60M storm recovery fund to 40 businesses
It brings the total to 217 businesses, nonprofits and working waterfronts awarded funding after a series of storms in late 2023 and early 2024 decimated the coast and inland communities.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2025
USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system’s agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2025
King, Pingree and Collins urge Trump administration to reinstate Maine Sea Grant funding
Maine’s program is the only one of 34 nationwide that has lost its funding so far, and the move comes on the heels of the president’s threat to cut Maine’s federal funding over a disagreement about transgender athletes.
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