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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PublishedOctober 17, 2017
After crashes involving Amish buggies, Whitefield considers ways to reduce peril
‘The big issue with these folks is them just being out of sight when you come around a curve or the crest of a hill,’ says one town selectman.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2017
Students from across Maine take part in science day in Augusta
Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and topography at the Maine State Museum.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2017
As social trends ebbed and flowed, Farmingdale teacher steadfast over 51-year career
Phyllis McDonough, 72, says the interactions with students in the Hall-Dale school district are what inspires her.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2017
Amish horse-and-buggy crashes prompt talk of road safety in Whitefield
Because of two accidents involving horse-drawn buggies in recent weeks, the Whitefield Select Board is working with state officials and local police to make the town’s roads safer.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2017
Augusta arboretum works toward chestnut tree revival
Workers have planted 11 saplings resistant to a deadly Asiatic fungus.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2017
Vandalism at Monmouth golf course investigated as possible hate crime
There was damage to several greens at the Cobbossee Colony Golf Course, including hole No. 1, where a swastika was carved into the turf.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2017
At Sidney farm, goats have owners saying cheese
The artisan goat cheese business produced about $90,000 worth of product last year, Jean Koons says.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2017
Beards, long in the making, a big draw at Swine & Stein Oktoberfest in Gardiner
Saturday’s event was expected to draw as many as 2,000 people.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2017
Augusta area fans remember music legend Tom Petty
Tom Petty died Monday at age 66, and local radio personality Jon James said he’ll remember Petty’s unique voice, lyrics and legendary guitar riffs.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2017
Hallowell council approves second pot moratorium
Councilors vote 6-1 in favor of an additional 180-day moratorium on marijuana establishments in the city.
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