Kay Neufeld

Press Herald

Kay is an expert in chit-chatting with a degree from the Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism at New York University. Kay joined Masthead Maine as a reporter for The Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser in 2021. She joined the Press Herald business team in March of 2023.

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Published
May 16, 2023

UMaine System grad students say they’re underpaid, look to unionize

Organizers of the University of Maine Graduate Workers Union want to remedy what they say are poor pay and benefits, and say their peers at similar schools are compensated more fairly.
Published
May 16, 2023

Portland moves up in top 10 ‘Best Places to Live’

U.S. News & World Report said the city’s national ranking reflects its charm, ‘do it yourself spirit,’ access to recreation and a variety of living settings.
Published
May 15, 2023

Kelp dryer could allow Maine seaweed farms to triple output

The machine, developed by Ocean’s Balance, is intended to solve the exacting challenges seaweed farmers face when trying to preserve their harvest.
Published
May 9, 2023

Maine’s wild blueberry crop fell 26% in size, 30% in value last year

The state’s 2022 crop was valued at $55.5 million, a decrease from $80.3 million in 2021. Experts say the fluctuations are increasing and a result of climate change.
Published
May 8, 2023

Maine lobstermen facing another rule that may affect their catch

A new rule could limit the minimum size of lobsters that can be legally harvested. Fishermen say the specifics would mean crossing 1-pound lobsters off the menu.
Published
May 4, 2023

Mainers will decide whether to replace CMP, Versant with a nonprofit utility

After a 2-hour public hearing on Thursday, a legislative committee sent the referendum question to voters in November.
Published
May 4, 2023

Train track in Belgrade washed out as state, railroads repair storm damage

Sunday’s storm, which dumped up to 5 inches of rain in central Maine, has caused washouts and other damage to tracks across the state.
Published
May 3, 2023

Maine bottle redemption centers set to earn more after emergency bill passes

The Legislature overwhelmingly approved a bill that would increase the fee redemption centers earn for participating in the state’s bottle redemption program.
Published
April 21, 2023

Railroad spills 500 gallons of fuel in northern Maine derailment cleanup

The state issued a warning to Canadian Pacific Kansas City on Friday after the company’s clean-up efforts resulted in the discharge of diesel fuel from a locomotive’s tanks.
Published
April 18, 2023

Railroad company remains silent about derailment in northern Maine

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is working with the state to contain fuel and oil that are leaking from derailed cars and seeping into nearby waters but has declined to answer questions about the amount of hazardous materials the train was transporting.