If approved by councilors Monday, the $2.36 million proposal, which includes $600,000 for the Stevens Commons project, would go to the voters in a special election in April.
Jason Pafundi
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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Veterans show talent during Togus’ creative arts competition
From painting and pottery to bluegrass and poetry, nearly 100 veterans showcased their use of creative arts as part of their recreational therapy courses.
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People speak out about proposed Hallowell bond package
The $2.36 million bond package includes $600,000 for the Stevens Commons redevelopment and $585,000 for a Water Street reconstruction project.
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Refugees from Somalia, Iraq, Cambodia talk about their experiences at Augusta panel
The new Mainers spoke about why they left their home country and what it was like moving to a place they had only seen in their dreams, on TV and in pictures.
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Chief pilot retires after 40-year career at flight school
David Smith spent four decades as the chief pilot of Maine Instrument Flight and even in retirement still flies several times per week.
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Upcoming short film to shed light on domestic violence in LGBT community
A film by the Family Violence Project in Augusta, “We See You,” is in the final editing stage and will be released later this spring.
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March 4 Trump rally in Augusta draws more than 100 to State House
Supporters waved American flags and held signs supporting President Donald Trump despite temperature in the single digits and a wind chill below zero.
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With petition signatures validated, Hallowell to reconsider fire station decision
The next step will be a public hearing sometime before March 26, and then the City Council can decide to vacate its decision to save the Fire Department and share a station in Farmingdale.
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Richmond man charged with manslaughter in father’s death
Kurt Linton was accused of assaulting his father Feb. 9, but the charges were upgraded when his father, Malcolm Linton, died last week.
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New Augusta fire station nearing completion
The North Station on Leighton Road will house the city’s new $1 million ladder truck, which should be in service in late April or early May.