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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PublishedMarch 6, 2022
Wilton Select Board to write Gov. Mills over concerns about PFAS legislation
Board members are worried the legislation could put a heavy cost on residents.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2022
RSU 9 superintendent says he will recommend removal of masking mandate
Superintendent Chris Elkington says his decision is based on updated guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the state Department of Education.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2022
New Sharon voters to decide on $1.18 million budget
The spending plan would mean $9,909 less raised in taxes compared to 2021-22.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2022
DHHS reverses decision on Wilton Call Center
The DHHS said the decision was made “in response to worker concerns about commuting to Lewiston and the landlord’s recent commitment to improved service.”
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2022
UMF students establish Black Student Union
Its mission is to offer a place to connect, be allies and learn about history and issues that impact Black people.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
UMaine-Farmington President Edward Serna taking position in South Carolina
He will become president of Winthrop University, his alma mater, in July.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2022
Closure of Wilton DHHS call center raises questions
The closure, and employee transfer to Lewiston, raises questions with the local legislative delegation about how Gov. Mills’ goal to bolster Maine’s rural economy lines up with the DHHS decision.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Wilton to begin basketball court renovations using donation
The Wilton Select Board authorized Parks and Recreation Department Director Frank Donald to spend part of a $100,000 donation on purchases of poles, backboards and paving for the court at Kineowatha Park.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
‘Woodsqueer’: Farmington author publishes ‘love letter’ to Franklin County
University of Maine at Farmington professor and author Gretchen Legler has published a new book, which details her 17 years living in the woods of Jay and how one builds and sustains relationships with the world around them.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2022
Mills speaks on expansion of UMF childhood, early education center
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has been given the stamp of approval by the UMaine-System to expand its Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center. The expansion, according to a release, will enable UMF to care for more infants and toddlers. Additionally, it will allow UMF to increase enrollment to its […]
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