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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May 23, 2016

City Council, public hear plans for Stevens School in Hallowell

Matt Morrill bought the campus in April and envisions a mixed-use property including affordable and senior housing.
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May 22, 2016

Conneely reflects on first months on the job at UMA

James Conneely brought more than 30 years of experience to UMA when he took over for interim president Rebecca Wyke in January.
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May 21, 2016

Hallowell council expects to hear from Stevens School buyer

The 54-acre campus had been marketed by the state for the past decade before it was sold last month to a local developer and builder.
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May 18, 2016

Mount Vernon Elementary students spend day learning on Great Pond in Belgrade

The hands-on activities, conducted aboard a pontoon boat in the middle of the lake, included a water clarity and water temperature test and a plankton tow.
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May 16, 2016

New exhibit in Augusta reveals children’s responses to Holocaust

The exhibit features drawings, artifacts and paintings from children lost, children who survived and succeeding generations moved by the Holocaust.
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May 15, 2016

More than 30 meet to bless animals in Augusta

The Unitarian Universalist Community Church Blessing of the Animals service featured some 15 dogs and a turtle at Mill Park.
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May 14, 2016

Hallowell mayor says city failed to support Planning Board members

Mayor Mark Walker said training is needed to help deal with unique issues related to the city’s historic district as well as the former Stevens School campus.
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May 14, 2016

UMA confers degrees on more than 400 during ceremony

Kay O’Brien, 79, became the second-oldest person ever to graduate from UMA after completing her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies, following a 47-year career in nursing.
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May 12, 2016

Maranacook high school seniors graduating with Thomas College associate degrees Saturday

The Pathways Program allows high school juniors and seniors to take classes toward their associate degree while completing high school.
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May 11, 2016

Therapy dogs help with stress during UMA finals week

Four dogs spent an hour receiving affection from more than 20 people in the library as a way to relieve students’ stress related to final examinations.