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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August 14, 2016

Messalonskee grad opens new house for recovering addicts in Hallowell

Elaina George, 32, of Sidney, said she wants to give back to the community by providing a safe place for people in recovery to live.
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August 11, 2016

Central Maine’s blueberry crop going strong despite drought

While Maine wild blueberry experts say the crop is slightly below average state-wide, local farmers, including Steep Hill Farm in Fayette and Sites Farm in Athens, say they are loaded with berries.
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August 10, 2016

Hallowell Charter Commission prepares amended charter for September council meeting

Hallowell’s charter hasn’t had many revisions since its creation more than 60 years ago.
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August 8, 2016

Hallowell Council unanimously approves budget

The Council also discussed the potential of using block grant funds to help with the Stevens School redevelopment.
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August 8, 2016

Commission meeting to reveal proposed changes to Hallowell charter

The eight-person panel will recommend several changes to the charter, which hasn’t been amended much since its creation more than 60 years ago.
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August 6, 2016

Hallowell City Council to vote on city budget, discuss Stevens School

The city will talk about using block grant funds to provide immediate infrastructure improvements at Stevens School.
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August 6, 2016

Augusta’s Cody Myers, a Purple Heart recipient, preparing to head to assignment in Hawaii

Myers’ vehicle was struck by an RPG in Afghanistan in 2011, and he suffered serious injuries including hearing loss and the reversal of the curvature of his spine.
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August 4, 2016

State officials urge Mainers to be smart about water usage

The Drought Task Force discussed lower-than-normal water levels and the not-so-promising precipitation outlook.
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August 3, 2016

Housing for homeless female veterans moving forward after favorable appeals ruling

The Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope is expected to open by the end of the year, its director said.
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August 2, 2016

Whitefield Grange plans improvements

The 102-year-old Arlington Grange wants to keep growing and have its building used regularly for meetings, events and even game nights.