Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.
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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Wilton town manager proposes hiring events coordinator
The person would handle events such as the blueberry festival, Halloween and Christmas.
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Mt. Blue Campus in COVID-19 ‘outbreak status,’ state says
The Maine CDC said there were nine positive cases in one week at the Farmington site.
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Two directors resign from Mt. Blue school board
Jesse Sillanpaa cited mask mandates, and Craig Stickney cited blocked funding as reasons.
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UMF to host vaccine clinic
University of Maine at Farmington will host a vaccine clinic on Saturday, Sept. 18.
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Two directors resign from Farmington school board
Jesse Sillanpaa cited mask mandates, and Craig Stickney cited blocked funding as reasons.
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County Dems gain perspective with first student board member
Scott Donahue is providing the insights of his generation as a member of the Franklin County Democrat’s executive board.
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Wilton finds no trace of sewage leaking into Wilson Lake
Though testing has determined sewage is not leaking into Wilson Lake, Wilton residents disagree.
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Mobile library coming to Franklin, Oxford, Somerset counties
Twice Sold Tales owner Amber Stone is renovating a camper to promote reading.
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Farmington residents worry about ‘housing crisis’
Due to the pandemic and an influx of out-of-state workers, it’s harder than ever to find housing in Farmington.