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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PublishedMay 8, 2025
Feds cut $9M for Down East coastal restoration project
The Trump administration said it is rescinding the funding to prevent an ‘overuse of taxpayer dollars.’
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PublishedMay 7, 2025
‘Fisherman core’ is the latest fashion fad. Here’s what Mainers think.
Fashion forecasters say fishermen are models of today’s trends. Do they get it right? Yes and no.
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PublishedApril 29, 2025
Maine lobstermen invited to write the rules after years of feeling ignored
A new survey aims to incorporate observations of commercial lobstermen into the data used to regulate their industry. Will it change their frustrations about being overlooked?
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PublishedApril 29, 2025
Most Americans haven’t tried seaweed, Maine study shows
The study, which in part explores Americans’ hesitance to try new foods, finds that leaning on seaweed as an ingredient in different snacks and making ready-to-eat dishes could sway consumers.
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PublishedApril 24, 2025
Trump administration stalls UMaine’s offshore wind project
The University of Maine was ordered to halt work on the research project just weeks before it had planned to launch its most advanced floating wind turbine yet.
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PublishedApril 23, 2025
Maine’s new cold storage facility is at the center of a legal battle over millions in unpaid bills
Several construction companies that helped build the refrigerated shipping warehouse in Portland say they are still waiting to be compensated.
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PublishedApril 21, 2025
Environmental group to purchase land once eyed for Belfast salmon farm
After years of pushback, Nordic Aquafarms abandoned its $500 million project and listed its 54-acre parcel for sale in January.
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PublishedApril 18, 2025
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery set to reopen Monday
Regulators had shut down the fishery this month after scallopers hit a temporary limit that goes into effect when federal regulators do not pass annual rules in time.
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PublishedApril 10, 2025
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery likely to close for first time in over 15 years
More than a week after the season started, scallopers are feeling the stress of uncertainty and struggling to plan with the little information they say federal regulators have offered.
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PublishedApril 3, 2025
Looking to buy a new or used car? In need of repairs? What to know about new auto tariffs
Here’s what we know about how Mainers will be impacted by the changes that begin Thursday.
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