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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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Maine DOT discusses Water Street reconstruction project in Hallowell
More than 50 people attended a public meeting with department officials to hear about preliminary plans for Water Street’s reconstruction.
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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta hosts first Maine Farm to School Cook-Off
The competition is part of the state’s child nutrition projects to promote healthy meals in schools.
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PublishedApril 13, 2016
Running program at Gilbert Elementary in Augusta helps girls build confidence
The Girls on the Run program promotes a healthy mind, body and soul and teaches teamwork and self-confidence.
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PublishedApril 12, 2016
Cony Middle School students hear about career paths during program
The program, started last year by social studies teacher and basketball coach Thomas Maines, aims to foster students’ aspirations through exposure to community resources.
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PublishedApril 11, 2016
Hallowell Farmer’s Market not moving to Vaughan Field Park
Market organizers, at Monday’s City Council meeting, said they would move the market to the downtown Public Utilities Commission lot and conduct business on Saturday mornings.
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PublishedApril 10, 2016
Public meeting in Hallowell Thursday about Water Street
MaineDOT and Hallowell’s highway committee welcomes public input on the upcoming Water Street reconstruction project.
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PublishedApril 8, 2016
Home and garden show opens in Augusta
The annual Manchester Lions Club Home & Garden Show features new vendors this year, including an entire row of vendors promoting healthy living.
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PublishedApril 7, 2016
Richard Blanco to speak at UMA poetry festival
The poetry festival, in its 14th year, features student writers, discussion panels, musical performances and a talk by U.S. presidential inaugural poet Richard Blanco.
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PublishedApril 7, 2016
Gardiner robotics team prepares for weekend competition
The Iron Tigers and their robot, Sir Lanc-a-Bot, will travel to Lewiston for a ‘breach the castle’ themed district tournament.
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PublishedApril 6, 2016
Urban planner shares vision for Hallowell’s Water Street
Brian Kent said bump-outs and a Central Street parking area are must-haves when Water Street is reconstructed in 2018.
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