Since the state is Augusta’s largest employer, a shutdown also affects shopkeepers, auto dealers and other business owners and operators.
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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UMA cybersecurity program growing to keep up with industry
Some experts predict there will be 1.5 million job openings in cybersecurity by 2019.
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Jefferson nature center receives $400K grant for land purchase
The Midcoast Conservancy will use the U.S. Forest Service money to buy the land it now leases for the Hidden Valley Nature Center.
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Small fire erupts in laundry room at Litchfield campground
The fire was reported around 9 a.m., according to a Litchfield Rescue official.
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Council to consider noise ordinance revision in Hallowell
Currently, outside noise, including music, must be kept to 50 decibels and below after 9 p.m., but the proposed ordinance provides the city with flexibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Archaeological digs part of Hallowell’s plan to keep interest high during Water Street work
A second brainstorming session was held to discuss creative ways to keep spirits high among Hallowell residents and keep people coming to the city during next year’s reconstruction project.
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Plans for new Hallowell fire station move forward
A city working group will recommend offering a contract to a local architect and general contractor to design and build the new station.
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New UMA veteran center set to open in the fall
The new center will provide a more formal setting for offering services to student veterans, including counseling, benefits and financial guidance, and support groups.
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Former local radio personality ‘Roadhouse Lou’ to spend 76 hours in Augusta dog kennel
The fundraiser for the Kennebec Valley Humane Society is to generate money to help pay for medical procedures for injured, abused or neglected animals.
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Plans moving forward to relocate historic Hallowell house
The parcel where the Dummer House currently sits will be converted into a city-owned parking lot, according to City Manager Nate Rudy.