Emily Bailey took home the ‘Mrs. Maine 2022’ title at her very first pageant, where she represented Farmington. Bailey moves on to the Las Vegas “Mrs. United States” pageant in February.
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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Mt. Blue Middle School goes remote this week
RSU 9 was ‘forced’ to make the move due to a staff shortage.
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Tom Saviello considering run for governor
Saviello, a Wilton selectperson and prominent opponent of the NECEC corridor, expects to make his decision sometime in February.
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Farmington businesses temporarily close for COVID-19 safety precautions
The closures raise discussions about the efficacy of masking policies among businesses in town amid a peak of COVID-19 cases in Franklin County.
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COVID-19 policies change in RSU 9 schools
Changes reflect CDC and state education recommendations.
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Farmington school board decreases quarantine requirements, amends COVID-19 policies
Changes reflect CDC and state education recommendations.
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New Year’s baby welcomed at Farmington hospital
Natalie and Brandon Harper of Strong greeted daughter Briar Mae on Sunday.
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2021 — The Year in Review, Part I
The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.
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Kingfield community celebrates Winter Solstice
Locals gathered at the Maine Beershed on Dec. 21 to celebrate the Winter Solstice and the brighter days ahead.
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RSU 9 launches ‘staff members of the month’ award
The first recipients of the Mt. Blue school district’s “Staff Members of the Month” awards are Amy Eustis and Katie Fournier.