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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Published
February 24, 2017

Hallowell resident submits petition to challenge fire services decision

Once the petition is verified, the city council will have 30 days to hold a public hearing on its decision to save the Hallowell Fire Department and lease space with a new Farmingdale station.
Published
February 23, 2017

Hall-Dale High School robotics team preparing for competition season

This year’s game requires the robot to shoot ‘fuel’ balls into a steam boiler and to pull itself up off the ground and hang for several seconds.
Published
February 20, 2017

Not My President’s Day rally draws crowd in Augusta

Several dozen people gathered in opposition to President Donald Trump and his adminstration’s policies, including a controversial ban on travel and immigration from some Muslim countries.
Published
February 19, 2017

New facility planned for Togus to aid caregivers of veterans

A 16-suite Fisher House on the Togus campus would give caregivers a free place to stay while their family members receive treatment at the VA facility.
Published
February 17, 2017

Petition circulating to nullify Hallowell’s Fire Department decision

Stephen Langsdorf needs 216 signatures by Feb. 24 to force the City Council to revisit its decision to share space in a Farmingdale fire station that has yet to be built.
Published
February 15, 2017

Public works budgets in Augusta, Waterville areas stretched thin by ice, storms

The departments have already exceeded their snow removal budgets for the year, and more snow is predicted overnight Wednesday.
Published
February 15, 2017

Hallowell resident expresses concern about fire services decision

Stephen Langsdorf, who also is Augusta’s city attorney, thinks Hallowell councilors should reconsider their decision to lease space in a new Farmingdale fire station.
Published
February 14, 2017

Hallowell council approves Stevens Commons master plan application

Councilors also unanimously approved the appointment of an interim fire chief, Jim Owens.
Published
February 13, 2017

Maine florists battle conditions to prepare for Valentine’s Day

It’s one of the two or three biggest days of the year, an Augusta florist said, so he was busy working Monday to ensure all orders will be filled and delivered.
Published
February 11, 2017

Hallowell council’s final vote on bond proposal due Monday

It also plans to vote on the Stevens Commons master plan application and whether to designate Hallowell as a ‘welcoming city.’