Savannah Green was named to the Student Advocate of the Year Honor Roll by GLSEN, a national organization focusing on LGBT issues in education.
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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Political newcomer challenges Hilliard for District 76 seat
Incumbent Gary Hilliard said he doesn’t know much about his opponent, Jill Ducharme, but imagines she’s running a hard campaign.
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Candidate forums set for this month in Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner
Those running for sheriff, City Council and the Legislature will get a chance to pitch their ideas to voters.
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Maine House District 53 race pits Pierce vs. Neilson
Incumbent Rep. Jeffrey Pierce, R-Dresden, is being challenged by William Neilson, an Arrowsic Democrat, in the race for the Legislature.
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Central Maine ablaze with color
Despite drought, leaf peepers emerge as annual foliage show nears peak colors.
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Hallowell Council to get fire services update at next meeting
The council also will hold a public hearing about proposed amendments to the city’s general assistance ordinance.
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Hallowell fire chief has hopes for new station at Stevens Commons
The plan includes building a garage in an area next to the campus’s Erskine Building, which then would be renovated to include a public safety space and a community center.
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Maranacook students take part in Sculptors Symposium at Augusta arboretum
The high schoolers watched and learned from several professional sculptors while also making individual pieces of their own.
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Police searching for persons of interest following Tuesday’s Amber Alert in Augusta
Lenore Wilson, 3, reported missing early Tuesday morning, was brought unharmed Tuesday evening to the Augusta Police Department.
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Hallowell fire chief proposes move to Stevens Commons building
Fire Services Committee inches closer to resolving future of city’s fire protection services.