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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PublishedDecember 7, 2016
Waterfront ceremony in Gardiner commemorates attack on Pearl Harbor
The U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was attacked by Japanese forces on Dec. 7, 1941, drawing the U.S. into World War II.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2016
Augusta, Waterville public works crews use storm as tune-up for winter
Monday’s snowfall didn’t cause many problems for local public works departments, aside from expected mechanical glitches with some pieces of equipment.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2016
Farmland access conference in Augusta addresses challenges in succession, land transfer
The Maine Farmland Trust estimates as much as 400,000 acres of farmland will change hands over the next 10 years.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2016
Annual holiday train show draws crowd at Maine State Museum
The two-day show features displays from two Maine model railroad clubs and includes several layouts.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2016
Mount Vernon mother, legislators announce bill to address arsenic levels in Maine well water
A bipartisan group spoke Thursday about the need to ensure that Mainers have access to safe drinking water.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2016
Public offers comments, ideas and complaints about Stevens Commons in Hallowell
The master plan for redeveloping the 54-acre campus on Winthrop Street will now be reviewed by the Planning Board and City Council.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2016
Tappan-Viles Mansion in Augusta celebrates 200 years
Kennebec Savings Bank bought the building on State Street in 1984, two years after it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2016
Public workshop about Stevens Commons Wednesday in Hallowell
The City Council and Planning Board will discuss the redevelopment of the 54-acre campus and take public comment on the master plan.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2016
Thousands check out arts and crafts at Augusta show
More than 80 vendors showed off jewelry, clothing, artwork, holidays gifts and pottery during the fair at the Augusta Civic Center.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2016
New Augusta fire station slightly behind schedule
The North Station on Leighton Road will have room for multiple vehicles, living quarters and a fitness area for firefighters and is the first new station in Augusta in more than 50 years.
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