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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PublishedMarch 16, 2016
Hallowell Planning Board votes against building demolition
The building owner’s attorney, Walt McKee, said he would take the decision to the Board of Appeals on behalf of his client, builder Steve Hammond.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2016
Hallowell appoints interim city manager at special council meeting
The council will now embark on a search process to find a permanent city manager that officials expect will take several months.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2016
Whitefield residents to vote at Town Meeting
Residents will vote to remove Coopers Mills Dam and to join the Gardiner Public Library among other things.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2016
Readers bring letters from Hallowell sea captain to life
John Drew penned 36 letters dedicated to Hallowell’s library in the late 19th century, 12 of which were read aloud Saturday in an afternoon program at City Hall.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2016
Jefferson officials and residents discuss proposed budget
Jefferson’s budget, which includes an increase of more than $60,000 for snow plowing, will be voted on by secret ballot March 29.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2016
Hallowell Charter Commission holds first public meeting
The group, headed by attorney Steve Langsdorf, will work to update and amend the city’s charter, which was written more than 60 years ago.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2016
Hallowell sea captain letters to be read Saturday
The late 19th century journal of Captain John Drew was discovered in Hallowell’s library a decade ago.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2016
Two charged with drug-related offenses in Gardiner
Alexandrea Wysote, 27, of Gardiner, was in possession of more than 10 grams of heroin, police said.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2016
Hallowell council marks city manager’s passing, talks replacement
The Hallowell City Council will meet next Monday to appoint an interim city manager before searching for a permanent replacement after Stefan Pakulski died suddenly over the weekend.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2016
Twin eighth-graders take lead in raising funds for athletics at Gardiner Regional Middle School
Dana and Devyn Purington’s Mud in Your Face organization will hold two races on April 3 to raise money for their school and the Wounded Warrior Project.
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