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.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2017
State: Tree-cutting to aid Maine wildlife area going well, may be ahead of schedule
Animal habitat is being improved at Jamies Pond, an official says, but a critic calls the end result ‘a disgrace.’
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PublishedMarch 16, 2017
Hallowell settles with former officer who said chief assaulted her
The woman, who alleged in 2013 that Police Chief Eric Nason had sexually assaulted her, received $60,000 in late January.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2017
Hallowell woman finds KKK card on windshield
Sarah Bigney says she was shocked to find the literature, and nobody else in the neighborhood was targeted.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2017
Gardiner senior ready for Poetry Out Loud
Gabrielle Cooper is one of 10 students participating in the Poetry Out Loud Maine State Finals on Monday at the Waterville Opera House.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2017
Veterans put their talents on display at Togus arts competition
From painting and pottery to bluegrass and poetry, nearly 100 veterans showcase their creativity with the support of the VA’s recreational therapy courses.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2017
New Mainers explore myths about their native lands
The refugee panel at the University of Maine at Augusta speaks in part to dispel misconceptions about migrants.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2017
Augusta flight instructor spent 40 years taking students under his wing
For David Smith of Maine Instrument Flight, now retired, taking to the skies ‘truly is a love.’
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PublishedMarch 4, 2017
Short film sheds light on violence in LGBT community
A movie by the Family Violence Project in Augusta, “We See You,” will be released this spring.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2017
More than 100 brave the cold to attend pro-Trump rally in Augusta
Supporters of the president wave American flags and carry ‘Trump-Pence’ signs as they rally outside the State House.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2017
Hallowell will revisit decision to save fire department
The city clerk validates a petition forcing the City Council to again examine the option of contracting with Augusta for first response services.
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