Six of the eight Democrats in the race attend a candidates forum in Augusta, where they also agreed that their party must occupy Blaine House after eight years under Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
Jason Pafundi
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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Monmouth school meetings planned ahead of November referendum
The school’s entire $26.2 million construction cost will be paid by the state.
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UMA’s Rebecca Wyke to seek new hires, strategic plan
At the helm since June, the president looks to fill key vacancies and invite the public to help craft the school’s mission.
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Ground broken for Hallowell fire station saved by silent donor
A few months ago, the project wasn’t even a gleam in Hallowell’s eye. Now, the future is bright.
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Police say motorcyclist caused fatal Toy Run crash in Augusta
The accident on Interstate 95, which killed two motorcyclists participating in the United Bikes of Maine Toy Run, is still under investigation.
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Hissing cockroaches and tarantulas in Augusta? Museum offers hands-on learning
The annual event at the Maine State Museum featured 24 presenters showing off live insects, pulling children away from computers, tablets and the internet.
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Hallowell mayor, running unopposed, hopes for fruitful third term
Mark Walker says it’s important to have continuity as several major projects are completed, and he doesn’t plan to run again.
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UMaine Augusta’s new drone course training aces for a growing industry
Drones are currently being used in real estate, precision agriculture, search and rescue, land management and construction.
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Man earns Windsor Fair achievement award for decades of horse pulling
‘It was a surprise and something I didn’t expect,’ says Steve Haskell on the final day of this year’s fair.
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Kents Hill’s new head of school begins tenure in Readfield
READFIELD — Christopher Cheney has spent the last few months meeting staff and getting to know the community since he was named the new leader of Kents Hill School. He’s also remembering what it’s like to live in America. “(Living abroad) was an amazing experience, but we’re excited to reconnect with Maine,” Cheney said during […]