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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March 21, 2017

New Mainers Project celebrates Persian New Year with potluck in Augusta

The celebration of the vernal equinox has been around for thousands of years and recognizes rebirth and hope for a better future.
Published
March 21, 2017

LePage set to be guest bartender Monday at Hallowell hot spot

Gov. Paul LePage will pour drinks for about 90 minutes, a Quarry co-owner said, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Travis Mills Foundation.
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March 21, 2017

Jefferson voters to decide on road reconstruction at Town Meeting

The budget calls for an additional $16,194 for general salaries and a decrease of $4,500 for elections and the town meeting, according to the 32-article warrant.
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March 20, 2017

Jamies Pond timber harvest project in Hallowell, Manchester ahead of schedule

Work to remove trees and improve wildlife habitat at the nearly 1,000-acre property should finish early, state wildlife department officials said at a recent meeting.
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March 19, 2017

Hallowell residents get another chance to discuss fire services

The public hearing Thursday is the result of a petition that calls into question the council’s decision to move the city’s fire department to Farmingdale.
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March 16, 2017

Former Hallowell officer gets $60,000 settlement over police chief rape accusation

The police officer who accused Police Chief Eric Nason of sexual assault in June 2013 received the payment from the city of Hallowell under a settlement the city manager calls an ‘amicable resolution.’
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March 13, 2017

Hallowell council unanimously approves bond’s third reading

The $2.36 million package, including $600,000 for a Stevens Commons redevelopment project, will be put to the voters in a special election April 28.
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March 13, 2017

Hallowell woman reports finding KKK business card on car

The car’s owner said her ‘Black Lives Matter’ bumper sticker was the only reason she could see for her vehicle being targeted, the latest in a string of KKK-related complaints in central Maine in recent months.
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March 12, 2017

Whitefield voters to decide on renovations at Town Meeting

The Select Board and Budget Committee have asked for $29,000 to renovate the town office and fire station as part of a nearly $1.1 million budget.
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March 12, 2017

Gardiner high school senior preparing for state poetry finals

Gabrielle Cooper would win cash and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the national championship if she wins the Poetry Out Loud Maine State Finals Monday in Waterville.