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

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September 4, 2016

Hall-Dale graduate helps with flood relief in Louisiana

James McCullum volunteered for several days in Baton Rouge after last month’s historic flooding in Louisiana.
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September 3, 2016

Dresden residents to hear more about proposed medical marijuana greenhouse

The town’s Planning Board deemed the greenhouse application by Brian Fifield, of Casco, complete during last month’s meeting.
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September 1, 2016

Monmouth Academy students honored for performance in national history competition

The group of five created a documentary on the Acadian deportation of the 1700s that was chosen the best presentation from Maine.
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August 31, 2016

Pittston, Mount Vernon farmers take steps to deal with drought

The majority of the central and southern part of the state has experienced drought conditions that officials don’t expect to get better anytime soon.
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August 29, 2016

Forum focuses on reducing risk of opiate and substance abuse

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area is hosting a second forum Tuesday in Augusta to help determine how to address these problems.
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August 27, 2016

Districts throughout Augusta area prepare for start of school

Local superintendents say finding teachers in specialized subject areas including mathematics, science and special education continues to be a challenge.
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August 25, 2016

Vassalboro mother hosting Manchester fundraiser to help fight son’s condition

Chiari malformation is a serious neurological condition of the brain and spine that causes symptoms including chronic pain and headaches.
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August 21, 2016

Controversial timber harvesting set to start at Hallowell’s Jamies Pond

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, which owns Jamies Pond, said no trails will be closed, but people should use caution during the operation.
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August 20, 2016

Hallowell struggles to find permanent code enforcement help

The city is having a difficult time finding the right person to serve as the city’s permanent code enforcement officer because of a dearth of applicants that have both field experience and state certifications.
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August 16, 2016

Hallowell committee aims to finalize new whistleblower policy

The committee has been working for months on the policy, which was prompted by misconduct allegations by a city police officer against police Chief Eric Nason.