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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PublishedSeptember 25, 2017
Maine murder victims remembered at Augusta memorial service
The ceremony on the UMA campus was part of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, and nearly 50 people were there to remember someone close to them who was murdered.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2017
Monmouth school meetings planned ahead of November vote
Regional School Unit 2 is proposing a $26.2 million project that will be paid for by the state.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2017
DOT updates Hallowell on approaching Water Street reconstruction project
The reconstruction of a 2,000-square-foot stretch of orad is on schedule to begin in April and be completed in October 2018, with drainage pipes to be installed next month.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2017
UMA professors ask: ‘What if Charlottesville came to Augusta?’
About 20 professors and students talked Wednesday about what types of speech are protected, what constitutes a threat and what defines a reasonable person.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2017
Hallowell group planning to help businesses during Water Street work
The Down with the Crown Committee hopes to come up with creative events to help promote Hallowell businesses during next year’s Water Street reconstruction.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2017
UMA unveils community engagement plan
President Rebecca Wyke wants to engage all parts of the UMA community to refine the institution’s vision and strategic plan.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2017
Hallowell residents invited to Water Street construction update
The nearly $5 million project to reconstruct the road has been in the works for years and is set to begin in April and last through the middle of October 2018.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2017
New president looks to bring stability and growth to UMA
Among her early goals, Rebecca Wyke wants to fill several open leadership positions and work with the community to develop the university’s vision and strategic plan.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2017
Winthrop, Farmingdale, Augusta, Pittston also using, building or planning new fire stations
In Farmingdale, residents in June approved spending up to $1 million to build a new fire station.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2017
Hallowell breaks ground for new fire station
The 5,300-square-foot station at Stevens Commons continues recent investments in city infrastructure and services, and city officials hope it spurs future investments across Hallowell.
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