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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PublishedMay 25, 2023
A previous cut in jobs comes to light at Abbott Labs in Westbrook
A layoff of 219 that occurred in March – but was made public Thursday – brings the number of jobs Abbott has cut in Maine to more than 1,000 over the past 2 years.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Dollar General owes $320,000 for repeat safety violations at Penobscot County store
Federal investigators found the store in Enfield broke five safety standards, creating tripping hazards and greater risks of employee injury in the event of a fire.
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PublishedMay 23, 2023
Abbott Labs lays off another 199 workers at Westbrook COVID-test plant
The company, one of the largest makers of screening tests for the disease, has been scaling back as demand for the products has dwindled, laying off more than 800 people over the last 2 years.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Stonewall Kitchen makes leadership change
Carrie McDermott has become CEO of the York-based specialty foods retailer following tenures at several large retailers. She succeeds John Stiker, who is retiring.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Activists rally in Monument Square to demand a ban on assault rifles
More than 80 people at the demonstration, organized by the Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action, call for legislative action to institute gun-control measures.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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