Kay Neufeld

Press Herald

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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Published
March 1, 2025

Maine Sea Grant in jeopardy after Trump administration terminates $4.5 million grant program

The move to discontinue the four-year agreement — which comes amid the White House’s efforts to slash the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s budget — leaves the fishery organization’s programming and 20 employees in limbo.
Published
February 28, 2025

Maine lobstermen hauled smallest catch in 15 years

But they raked in the second-highest price per pound in the fishery’s history in 2024.
Published
February 26, 2025

Maine fisheries scientist nominated to head marine resources agency

Carl Wilson will temporarily replace Patrick Keliher as commissioner but must win Senate approval to keep the post on a permanent basis.
Published
February 20, 2025

Lobstermen see controversial fishing gear in action for the first time

In Jonesport, the lobstermen were skeptical. But organizers don’t want an endorsement, they just want lobstermen to see the gear for themselves.
Published
February 17, 2025

Maine’s congressional delegation wants more teenagers logging

In sustaining one of the state’s most important heritage industries, elected officials believe the measure would help sustain Maine’s identity, too.
Published
February 7, 2025

Judge allows Maine lobstermen’s lawsuit over ‘red listing’ to advance

Businesses say the rating that encourages consumers to avoid eating lobster is defamatory and has caused significant economic harm.
Published
February 4, 2025

Lobster regulators repeal minimum size increase after years of backlash in Maine

The vote relieves the pressure of an impending deadline to comply with the law by this summer. Now, the lobster industry must find a different solution to protect declining populations.
Published
January 22, 2025

7 Maine fishermen will go shrimping for first time in decade

Regulators are leaning on them to collect data that will help evaluate the northern shrimp stock and, potentially, inform the future of the long-closed fishery.
Published
January 17, 2025

A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires

The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.
Published
July 9, 2024

Nearly 300 people weigh in on paid family leave rules for new Maine program

The state has not yet published any findings or comments because it is still reviewing feedback on the program that will give workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off starting in May 2026.

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