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
April 17, 2023

Questions remain about train derailment in northern Maine

The rail company, CPKC, has reopened the rail line, saying the derailment was caused by a track washout. But the company and the Federal Railroad Administration declined to say when the tracks near Jackman were last inspected.
Published
April 14, 2023

Report finds Maine Film Office mismanaging state’s incentive program

The state’s watchdog agency has concluded that Maine’s film production incentives are behind the times and the Maine Film Office does not effectively administer the program.
Published
April 11, 2023

Legislators mull bills that could change minimum wages in Maine

The Labor and Housing Committee heard testimony from the public on 2 bills: one that would increase the state’s minimum, and another that would limit a municipality’s ability to set its own rate.
Published
April 11, 2023

Aquaculture development on Down East coast hits a roadblock

A group of business owners and residents is challenging the Jonesport Planning Board’s decision to allow a $110 million facility that would cultivate yellowtail kingfish.
Published
April 10, 2023

Public utility referendum question must be reworded, Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules

The questioning about the question continues as the state’s highest court decides the precise language about the creation of a public-owned electric utility.
Published
April 9, 2023

Mainers navigate shortage of critical ADHD medication

Widely known by its brand names, including Adderall, the drug has been a life-changer for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Published
March 27, 2023

Wells hotel is at center of disability rights lawsuit going before U.S. Supreme Court

The high court will decide whether a Florida woman who has filed over 600 federal lawsuits against hotel owners and operators over alleged ADA violations can sue hotels where she doesn’t intend to stay.
Published
March 23, 2023

Planned $82 million upgrades, expansion would improve Maine broadband access

Charter Communications says it will bring high-speed internet connectivity to underserved areas, and is buying Bee Line Cable in Madison.
Published
March 21, 2023

CMP warns customers to be careful after wave of scam calls

Scam callers have been trying to dupe electricity customers in Maine and elsewhere by threatening to turn off their service.
Published
September 27, 2022

Wilton approves changes to general assistance funds

The changes are state-mandated increases to the maximum amount of financial assistance municipalities like Wilton can provide to applicants of the state’s general assistance program.