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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PublishedDecember 13, 2015
Whitefield’s Northy Bridge closed indefinitely
An August inspection showed continued and increased deterioration in the bridge, which the state said would cost more than $1 million to replace.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2015
The Maine House in Hallowell to close soon
The new owners, including a Hallowell bartender, expect to open their version of the bar and lounge in the next few weeks.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2015
Hallowell holiday celebration set for Saturday
The ‘Winter Holidays in Hallowell: Let There Be Light’ event is more inclusive of other faiths this year, according to Rabbi Erica Asch.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2015
Portland native Jay Piscopo signed copies of his graphic novel at Barnes & Noble in Augusta.
Capt’n Eli is a young boy from another world who lands on a beach in Maine to do good.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2015
Food pantry ramps up distribution in Jefferson church
Residents from Jefferson, Somerville and other towns took advantage of Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Mobile last Wednesday.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2015
Gardiner, Winthrop, other communities start holiday season with festivities
Parades, horse-drawn wagon rides and tree lightings in the region highlighted a day of holiday celebrations.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2015
Driver crashes into seven parked cars at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta
Police suspect the driver suffered a medical event, causing her to lose control of her sedan.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2015
Belgrade Lakes Village to kick off holiday season with annual stroll Saturday
Local businesses and restaurants will offer unique activities throughout the evening.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2015
University of Maine at Augusta names James Conneely as new president
Conneely, a senior consultant at Keeling & Associates Inc. in Massachusetts, has spent more than 30 years in higher eduction and takes over Jan. 19, university officials said Tuesday.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2015
Gardiner kicks off holidays this week with Christmas tree lighting
The city of Gardiner’s Days of Light celebration continues Saturday with a number of events, including a parade.
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