The relocation of the historic house would make room for a new municipal parking lot, which could be completed by mid-July.
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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Journalist, combat photographer talks at UMA about military interventions
Nick Mills was invited by the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine to talk about U.S. military interventions around the world based his on-the-ground experience.
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Whitefield residents to decide on proposed culvert work at Town Meeting
The Select Board and the Budget Committee have asked for $50,000 for work on the culvert as part of a $1.24 million budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Search committee begins looking for new RSU 38 superintendent
Superintendent Donna Wolfrom came to the Readfield-based district in 2012 and will leave at the end of the school year to lead the Cape Elizabeth Schools district.
Posted inLocal & State
Construction on schedule for new Hallowell fire station
The station is being built using money pledged by an anonymous donor and is expected to be ready for the Hallowell Fire Department in early April.
Posted inMaine Crime
Report finds police acted in self-defense in 2017 Vassalboro shooting
The incident resulted in the deaths of two people, including a man who fired several rounds from a handgun at officers after a reported home invasion last year in Vassalboro.
Posted inLocal & State
Hallowell council votes to move Water Street crosswalk
There was a recent push from some residents and business owners to remove a crosswalk at Central and Water streets and install one at Dummers Lane, but the council did not support that plan.
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Hallowell council to consider three options for Water Street crosswalk
There is strong public support for a crosswalk at Dummers Lane, but if the Department of Transportation places one there, it would remove a crossing at Central Street.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Veterans show talent during Togus’ creative arts show as part of their care
From painting and pottery to bluegrass and poetry, more than 50 veterans showcased their use of creative arts as part of their recreational therapy courses.
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Coast Guard cutters head up Kennebec River in new ice-breaking bid
Two cutters broke ice up on Thursday to Gardiner, and one nearly that far, following an unprecedented midwinter effort to ward against flooding.