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.

Latest

Published
August 31, 2017

Whitefield to proceed with Hollywood Boulevard tree removal

Town officials marked nine trees for removal on the rural road to make it more accessible for larger vehicles such as school buses and firetrucks.
Published
August 29, 2017

Hundreds of veterans seek jobs at the Augusta Armory

The job fair was the kickoff for the Maine Hire-a-Vet campaign, and there were close to 150 employers from around the state accepting resumes for several hours Tuesday morning.
Published
August 28, 2017

Whitefield officials to discuss removal of trees on Hollywood Boulevard

The proposed improvements to the rural road, including widening it and removing trees, will make the road safer and more accessible to bigger vehicles, including a school bus and firetrucks.
Published
July 21, 2017

Hallowell taking steps to become a better place for senior citizens to live

The city began the process to become a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities earlier this year after receiving a $6,000 grant to put together an action plan.
Published
July 20, 2017

Hallowell accepts donation of Stevens Commons roads

Work on infrastructure and roads is ready to begin on the 54-acre campus off Winthrop Street, work that owner Matt Morrill has said will help bring new developers into the project.
Published
July 18, 2017

Hallowell fire station estimated to cost $1 million

The construction of the new fire station at Stevens Commons will be paid for using money pledged by an anonymous donor, and the city doesn’t have any contingency if the cost exceeds the amount of the donation.
Published
July 17, 2017

Sidney woman recovering from injuries after rooftop accident in Boston

Erin Field, 21, a graduate of Messalonskee High School, was in a hammock on the roof of her brother’s Boston apartment when a chimney cracked and fell on top of her.
Published
July 16, 2017

Planning Board to continue review of Stevens Commons

Owner and developer Matt Morrill is dividing several buildings into individual parcels on the 54-acre campus, including one that will become affordable senior housing.
Published
July 15, 2017

Stevens Commons roads to be transferred to Hallowell

Once the city takes possession of the roads, it will issue a $2.36 million bond and begin working on several projects approved by Hallowell voters in April.
Published
July 11, 2017

Homelessness in Maine drops 9 percent

Despite the positive numbers, Statewide Homeless Council acting director Cullen Ryan said there’s still a lot of work to do in the fight against homelessness, including continuing to solicit support from the private sector.