Kay Neufeld

Portland

Business Reporter at The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

Beyoncé fanatic/major yenta reporting on labor and lobstering in Maine @ the Portland Press Herald - they/them - Tips @ [email protected]

Articles

Gulf of Maine scallop fishery set to reopen Monday

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Kay Neufeld

Apr. 18—A federal agency has passed the ruling needed to reopen federal scallop fishing in the Gulf of Maine, just under a week after it was forced to close because of delays in finalizing annual catch limits. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Friday afternoon that fishermen will be allowed to resume scalloping on Monday through the remainder of the season — which ends once a certain amount are caught.
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery likely to close for first time in over 15 years

2 weeks ago | savingseafood.org | Kay Neufeld

April 10, 2025 — Fishermen are likely to be restricted from hauling scallops from federal waters in the Gulf of Maine for several weeks because regulators have delayed finalizing annual catch limits. The temporary closure, expected in the next five days, would mark the first time the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has shut down the regional fishery midseason since the regulations were put into place 16 years ago.
Gulf of Maine scallop fishery likely to close for first time in over 15 years

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kay Neufeld

Apr. 10—Fishermen are likely to be restricted from hauling scallops from federal waters in the Gulf of Maine for several weeks because regulators have delayed finalizing annual catch limits. The temporary closure, expected in the next five days, would mark the first time the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has shut down the regional fishery midseason since the regulations were put into place 16 years ago.
As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump

3 weeks ago | sunjournal.com | Kay Neufeld

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Q&A: How will Mainers be impacted by auto tariffs? What should I do with my car?

3 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Kay Neufeld

A 25% tariff on all cars and parts imported to the United States went into effect Thursday. President Donald Trump said taxing foreign-made vehicles and parts is intended to boost the American auto-manufacturing industry. But it’s likely to cause price hikes across the board, including for used vehicles and repairs. Here are a few things to know while navigating the new era of America’s car market:Are all cars going to become more expensive Thursday?
As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kay Neufeld

Apr. 3—As the U.S. readies for a 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts to go into effect Thursday, members of Maine's automobile industry are sounding the alarm, saying consumers will feel the pinch of higher prices within a few months. President Donald Trump says he is imposing auto tariffs to promote domestic manufacturing and beef up commercial support for American carmakers.
As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump

3 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Kay Neufeld

As the U.S. readies for a 25% tariff on all imported cars and car parts to go into effect Thursday, members of Maine’s automobile industry are sounding the alarm, saying consumers will feel the pinch of higher prices within a few months. President Donald Trump says he is imposing auto tariffs to promote domestic manufacturing and beef up commercial support for American carmakers.
Blackstones is Portland's only gay bar, again

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kay Neufeld

Mar. 26—It's 12:30 a.m. on a Saturday, and regulars are packed like sardines on the dance floor at Cocktail Mary. Beneath 20 disco balls, in the thick of fog and a crowd of sequins, rainbows, shimmer, ripped jeans and septum rings, Portland's LGBTQ+ community is celebrating the queer bar's last days at the base of Munjoy Hill. It's the final Loverboi, Mary's signature dance party, and DJ Ben Spalding is spinning the event's signature song, "Broken Flowers," by Danny L Harle.
Blackstones once again endures as Portland's only gay bar

4 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Kay Neufeld

It’s 12:30 a.m. on a Saturday, and regulars are packed like sardines on the dance floor at Cocktail Mary. Beneath 20 disco balls, in the thick of fog and a crowd of sequins, rainbows, shimmer, ripped jeans and septum rings, Portland’s LGBTQ+ community is celebrating the queer bar’s last days at the base of Munjoy Hill. It’s the final Loverboi, Mary’s signature dance party, and DJ Ben Spalding is spinning the event’s signature song, “Broken Flowers,” by Danny L Harle.
Maine doles out last of $60M storm recovery fund to 40 businesses

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kay Neufeld

Mar. 17—The state has issued the last awards from its $60 million grant fund to bolster Maine's working waterfront and other businesses harmed by a series of storms in 2023 and 2024 that decimated the state's coast and inland communities that border rivers. The collective $2 million in grants announced Monday has been distributed to 40 businesses and nonprofits, ranging from under $10,000 to some to $100,000 for seven, including a boatyard in East Boothbay and the Sunday River ski resort in Newry.