Participants are tasked with finding Waldo, from “Where’s Waldo,” at businesses across downtown Farmington until July 31 as a way to support the local economy.
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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Meet the RSU 9 fifth grade teacher who loves seeing her students smile
Regional School Unit 9 fifth grade teacher Lucinda Dreschler is passionate about collaboration with fellow teachers and the students themselves. Collaboration, she said, is the key to successful education.
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Mt. Blue Middle School is getting a career, tech ed center
Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black said this center, funded by the Bjorn Foundation can help provide opportunities for alternative forms of learning, prevent drop-out, engage students in their overall academics and prepare them for high school.
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Town of Wilton hires new town manager
Perry Ellsworth will be assuming the role as Wilton’s Town Manager in August.
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Baby-formula shortage causing ‘panic’ for local families
Renee Whitley of Franklin County Children’s Task Force said the shortage has caused a state of “panic” for the agency and the families it serves.
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RSU 9 board discusses social-and-emotional learning
RSU 9’s goal with social-and-emotional learning is “to prepare our students to succeed in our community and be able to take on these challenges,” RSU 9 teacher Liz LeClair said in a presentation.
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Farmington celebrates pride at town’s first LGBTQ festival
Acceptance was the resounding theme for the day, with attendees echoing how amazing it was to feel welcomed and celebrate for the day in a rural area.
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Gov. Mills tours Kingfield reconstruction project
The Maine Department of Transportation’s Western Maine Gateways Project is intended to “enhance mobility and safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles,” offering easier access to downtown Kingfield’s businesses, according to a release.
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Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in town’s history
Organizers say it is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.