Businesses say the rating that encourages consumers to avoid eating lobster is defamatory and has caused significant economic harm.
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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Lobster regulators repeal minimum size increase after years of backlash in Maine
The vote relieves the pressure of an impending deadline to comply with the law by this summer. Now, the lobster industry must find a different solution to protect declining populations.
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7 Maine fishermen will soon go shrimping for first time in a decade
Regulators are leaning on them to collect data that will help evaluate the northern shrimp stock and, potentially, inform the future of the long-closed fishery.
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A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.
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Maine food delivery service expands to Washington state
CarHop does not charge restaurants a fee, believing the businesses should retain all their food sales. It wants to expand that mission to other communities across the country.
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Police resolve ‘situation’ in Old Orchard Beach reportedly involving armed man
A grocery store reportedly went under lockdown after a man with a large gun was seen outside. Maine State Police said the incident has been resolved, but had not confirmed whether a gun was involved as of 9:15 p.m. Tuesday.
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Nearly 300 people weigh in on paid family leave rules for new Maine program
The state has not yet published any findings or comments because it is still reviewing feedback on the program that will give workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off starting in May 2026.
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Vandals use construction equipment to cause major damage at New Gloucester solar farm
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said that at least 2 suspects used heavy equipment onsite to cause several hundred thousand dollars in damage.
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Toddler wounded by self-inflicted gunshot in Sanford
Police say the 3-year-old boy had what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the hand and was being treated at Maine Medical Center.
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Body of New Hampshire man recovered from Bar Harbor cove
Authorities were alerted about 20-year-old Gregory Taylor after an eyewitness reported seeing a swimmer in distress.