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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PublishedFebruary 3, 2018
Local emergency officials beefing up response protocols after major flood
After an ice jam in Farmingdale caused riverside flooding in Augusta and Hallowell, emergency management officials are reviewing the way they responded and changing protocols.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2018
Homeless veterans’ housing project receives gifts from Dead River Co.
The Cabin in the Woods project at Togus, with 21 cabins for homeless veterans, is expected to be completed and opened to its first residents in June.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2018
Hallowell committee, residents discuss relocating Police Department
The City Properties Planning Group will review proposed uses of the historic Second Street firehouse and the public works garage.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard abandons efforts to clear midwinter ice on Kennebec River
The ice caused destructive flooding two weeks ago in Hallowell and Augusta.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2018
Hallowell holding public brainstorming forum Wednesday to discuss future of historic firehouse
The nearly 190-year-old station will be vacant once the Hallowell Fire Deparment moves to its new home at Stevens Commons in the spring.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2018
Front Street in Augusta re-opens for first time since flooding
The riverfront street had been closed since Jan. 13 as icy water from the Kennebec River flooded the area following an unexpected ice jam.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2018
Icebreakers continue working way up Kennebec River
The four U.S. Coast Guard cutters, including a 140-foot vessel, hope to make it up to the bridge in Richmond this weekend after encountering thick ice near Chop Point in Woolwich.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2018
Augusta immigrant forum, film screening highlights community diversity
Gardiner Mayor Thom Harnett said the immigration debate has been hijacked and that immigrants are welcome because they make America better.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2018
Flood warning re-issued for Kennebec as river continues to rise
Cold weather Wednesday night caused additional ice to flow downstream and accumulate in Augusta.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard cutters begin imposing their will on Kennebec River
The Coast Guard will be back on the river Thursday with a 140-foot ice breaker to continue easing the pressure on the river north of Gardiner.
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