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

Published
May 9, 2016

Hallowell City Council OKs funds for Water Street project

The nearly half-million dollars includes funds for sidewalk lighting while curb extensions for safety dominated the public comment period.
Published
May 8, 2016

UMA aviation program to graduate first student on Saturday

Ben Rogers plans to attend Officer Candidate School in the Marines where he hopes to fly C-130s and fighter jets.
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May 8, 2016

Home for homeless female veterans to open in Augusta

The Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope will allow nine women and their children to stay for two years while getting back on their feet.
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May 7, 2016

Hallowell council to vote on city’s Water Street contribution

Much of the recent discussion has focused on whether the city should pony up additional money for curb extensions, or bump-outs.
Published
May 5, 2016

Instructors learn about adaptive golf at Augusta Country Club in Manchester

The club will begin an eight-week program for veterans sometime in June using adaptive golf techniques and equipment.
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May 4, 2016

Hallowell board OKs Quarry Tap Room plan

The board also approved the Liberal Cup’s plan to move its entrance.
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May 4, 2016

More than 100 march for deaf rights in Augusta

The Deaf Grassroots Movement held marches Wednesday in state capitals across the country in support of deaf rights and equality.
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May 3, 2016

Foggy Bottom Marine in Farmingdale reopens six months after owner’s death

Sandra Alexander will continue to run the business she owned with her husband, Dan, who died in a crash Oct. 15 in New Hampshire.
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May 1, 2016

Hundreds gather to remember Holocaust in Augusta

The Messalonskee High School Mastersingers performed for more than 200 people at a Holocaust Remembrance Day program in Augusta.
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April 30, 2016

Nobel Prize winner in Ireland speaks to PeaceJam group

Betty Williams won the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize and spoke during the PeaceJam Slam in Augusta via Skype from Ireland.