Jason Pafundi, a native Floridian who moved to Maine from Los Angeles in August 2015 with his wife, covers Hallowell, Togus, education and religion. He began his career at the Kennebec Journal in November 2015 after freelancing for the Portland Press Herald for several months. Pafundi graduated from the University of Florida earlier this century and has taught high school English, coached varsity basketball and worked in media relations for the New York Rangers. The diehard Mets and Redskins fan is a sports, movies, music and television fanatic who enjoys discussing current events, history and pop culture. He’s attended two Super Bowls, two World Series, a Stanley Cup Final and has seen Elton John in concert 13 times and counting. Pafundi’s modest goals for 2017 including cutting back on his cheese consumption.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2017
Hallowell man, sporting his electric Tesla, breaks into Uber market
Scott Cowger owns the Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center in Hallowell and decided to become an Uber driver to take guests to various destinations around central Maine.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2017
‘The Polar Express’ theme captivates families at state museum’s model train show
The free annual show at the Maine State Museum in Augusta this year features a Polar Express layout and another that includes a 14-car freight train, a carnival and Mickey’s Village.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2017
UMA opens veterans’ center to serve those who served
The Veterans Academic Center includes a private office space, touch-screen computers, adjustable desks and a common area where veterans can work, study and collaborate.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2017
Warden talks about rehabilitation, improvements to prison environment
Randall Liberty said there are new ‘pods,’ including some for veterans, inmates in recovery and those pursuing an education, that are having a positive effect on the prison community.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2017
Students showcase craftsmanship at Augusta trade show
The event at the Augusta Civic Center included 27 exhibitors and companies offering hands-on activities to more than 1,200 students from around the state.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2017
Drainage pipes to be installed starting Monday in Hallowell
The work to install two drainage pipes and catch basins in downtown Hallowell is in anticipation of the Water Street reconstruction project set to begin in the spring.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2017
Linda Bean looks to create Hallowell ‘historic streetscape’ with Hubbard museum
Some residents are asking questions about a deal that would let Bean take ownership of the museum as part of a land transaction involving the Dummer House.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2017
Augusta church sponsoring food packing event Saturday
The Kennebec Community Church has partnered with Feed My Starving Children, a national nonprofit, to pack 100,000 meals for needy people in countries around the world.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2017
Augusta Food Bank delays opening new building because of October storm
The food bank on Mount Vernon Avenue will be more efficient for the more than 400 families who visit each month, organizers said.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2017
Hallowell library group raises 34 percent of funding goal
The organization that runs the Hubbard Free Library wants to raise $25,000 by the end of the year to help pay for running the library.
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