Jason Pafundi

Staff Writer

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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October 8, 2017

Goats headline open house at Kennebec Cheesery

Jean Koons has about 40 milk-producing goats at Koons Farm in Sidney, and their artisan cheeses were showcased as part of Maine Open Creamery Day.
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October 7, 2017

Nearly 2,000 attend Oktoberfest in Gardiner

Highlights of the eighth annual Swine & Stein celebration included a beard and mustache contest, live music, food trucks and a dozen craft beers.
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October 7, 2017

Arboretum unveils new chestnut information panels

The panels are in an area off the property’s outer loop trail where 11 blight-resistant American chestnut trees were planeted over the last two years.
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October 7, 2017

Hallowell council to discuss Dummer House relocation

The city hopes to have the historic Dummer House moved and a new parking lot built on its current lot before the end of the year.
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October 4, 2017

Mexican mask makers show their skills at Cony High School

Modesto and Manuel Horta spent the day showing students how they carve traditional wooden masks for fiestas and holiday celebrations in Mexico and around the world.
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October 3, 2017

Augusta area fans remember music legend Tom Petty

Tom Petty died Monday at age 66, and local radio personality Jon James said he’ll remember Petty’s unique voice, lyrics and legendary guitar riffs.
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October 2, 2017

Farmingdale ‘deep in negotiations’ for new fire station site

At June’s Town Meeting, residents approved spending up to $1 million to build a new fire station, and the select board has been working for months to find a suitable location.
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October 1, 2017

Maine school districts scramble to find more substitute teachers

There just aren’t as many people willing to substitute teach anymore, area superintendents say, reflecting a national shortage.
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September 30, 2017

Hallowell council extends marijuana moratorium

City Manager Nate Rudy said he’d like to get zoning and other ordinance changes completed before the Legislature announces its rules for recreational marijuana.
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September 28, 2017

Democratic candidates for governor talk in Augusta

The Kennebec County Democratic Committee hosted the event as a kickoff to the party’s campaign to return to the Blaine House following the two terms of Gov. Paul LePage.