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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April 29, 2016

Feline frenzy at Augusta State Armory for cat show

More than 100 cats from places including Canada, Florida and Texas will be judged throughout the weekend in Augusta.
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April 29, 2016

Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell adds electric vehicle chargers

Two electric vehicle charging stations at Maple Hill Farm Inn in Hallowell continue the owners’ mission of using “green” and sustainable energy.
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April 28, 2016

Hallowell Planning Board to finish review of Quarry restaurant plan

The Quarry Tap Room’s plans to expand, including a new outdoor space, was approved by the Hallowell Planning Board, pending completion of the site plan review.
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April 26, 2016

Stevens School in Hallowell sold to local builder

Matt Morrill, of Grand View Log and Timber Frames in Winthrop, bought the Stevens School campus for $215,000.
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April 24, 2016

Kennebec Savings Bank using Fitbits to promote employee wellness

Kennebec Savings Bank has 70 of 116 employees participating in its wellness program which started in February to promote employee health.
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April 22, 2016

Students work in UMA garden for Earth Day

All the food from UMA’s community garden, which has been restarted this spring, will be donated to the Augusta Food Bank.
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April 20, 2016

Hallowell Planning Board OKs Quarry Tap Room expansion

Some participants at the meeting raised concern about the level of noise that the bar’s planned outdoor seating might generate.
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April 19, 2016

Board of Appeals allows demolition of Hallowell building

After months of back-and-forth, developer Steve Hammond is allowed to raze a building at 226 Water St. in Hallowell.
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April 18, 2016

Riverview wage bill key step in addressing hospital crisis, advocates say

A bill to raise mental health workers’ wages at Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta is awaiting Gov. Paul LePage’s signature.
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April 17, 2016

The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell to outline expansion plans Wednesday

The biggest change to the space will be an outdoor patio and landscaped area on the adjacent lot at 116 Water St., which the owners acquired for $155,000 last August from developer and real estate broker Terry Berry.