Jason Pafundi

Kennebec Journal

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
November 26, 2016

Augusta fire station’s completion pushed to mid-February

The first new fire station in the city in more than 50 years is slightly behind schedule.
Published
November 26, 2016

About 80 vendors sell wares at Augusta’s Maine Made Crafts fair

The show continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the civic center.
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November 12, 2016

Augusta parish will celebrate church’s 100th anniversary

The Mass begins Nov 19 at 4 p.m. at the church.
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October 2, 2016

Fire heavily damages transitional home in Dresden

No one was hurt in the blaze early Sunday at the Freedom Center on Gardiner Road, the fire chief says.
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October 1, 2016

Hallowell businesses worry over new retail possibilities

They say customers might not come back if Stevens Commons is redeveloped into a mixed-use complex.
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September 18, 2016

Maine political pundits dissect election

At a forum Sunday, they talk about issues and urge voters to study party platforms for guidance.
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September 17, 2016

In Maine, VA secretary affirms pledge to veterans and their families

At ceremonies marking Togus’ 150th year, Robert McDonald says efforts for better care are continuing.
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September 4, 2016

Maine native volunteers with flood relief in Baton Rouge

James McCullum works with a Maryland-based team, which has aided with disaster relief since it was founded in India in 1965.
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August 14, 2016

Sidney woman opens new drug recovery house in Hallowell

Elaina George says she wants to give back to the community by providing a safe place for recovering addicts 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.