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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PublishedOctober 19, 2017
Reflective armbands for Amish children one step to improve safety on Whitefield roads
Select Board Chairman Tony Marple said the conversation will be ongoing, but he said the town has a better idea of where the Amish typically travel and are taking steps to make the roads safer.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2017
Whitefield officials continue to discuss Amish horse-and-buggy traffic safety
Because of two accidents involving horse-drawn buggies in recent weeks, the Whitefield Select Board is working with state officials and local police to make the town’s roads safer.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2017
Students from across Maine take part in science day in Augusta
Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and topography at the Maine State Museum.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2017
Hall-Dale teacher still passionate after 51 years in classroom
Phyllis McDonough started her career at Hall-Dale Middle School in 1967 and said as long as she’s physically and mentally able, she’ll continue teaching for many more years.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2017
Public meetings highlight RSU 2 plan for new school in Monmouth
Superintendent Bill Zima said he wants to make sure every voter in RSU 2 knows the entire construction cost for the school will be funded by the state and at no cost to district residents.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2017
Amish horse-and-buggy crashes prompt talk of road safety in Whitefield
Because of two accidents involving horse-drawn buggies in recent weeks, the Whitefield Select Board is working with state officials and local police to make the town’s roads safer.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2017
Retired Winthrop teacher gleaning excess ‘bounty of our local farms’ for those in need
Stephen Knight says he’s provided more than 15,000 pounds of food to local organizations, including the Augusta Food Bank, since he began gleaning three years ago.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2017
Hallowell council discusses deal to relocate historic Dummer House
The council also approved the final purchase negotiations for a new police cruiser, new fire department digital radios and a new plow truck.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2017
Monmouth school building plan topic of public meetings this week
Voters in Regional School Unit 2 will decide on the plan for the school during a referendum election in November.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2017
Vandalism at Monmouth golf course investigated as possible hate crime
There was damage to several greens at the Cobbossee Colony Golf Course, including hole No. 1, where a swastika was carved into the turf.
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