The group’s building permit was denied by Augusta’s code enforcement office, which deemed the structure a rooming house.
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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New fire services study frustrates Hallowell fire chief
Hallowell officials have had preliminary, informal discussions with Augusta about contracting for fire protection services, but the chief said it’s just the latest delay in a long process of deciding whether to replace the fire station.
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State House roof replacement continuing in Augusta
Completion of the replacement of the State House roof should happen by the end of September, an official said.
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Master plan for Stevens School in Hallowell coming in September
The Planning Board met last week to discuss potential challenges related to the Stevens School campus redevelopment.
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Whitefield business offers affordable commercial kitchen space
Food Forge is a commercial kitchen and business incubator its owners hope will attract people ‘working on all kinds of products.’
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VA Secretary McDonald touts reduced wait times for veterans at Augusta conference
A new mobile app and an improved website are some of the changes designed to help veterans get appointments faster.
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Recovery house leader describes project at Hallowell Planning Board meeting
Elaina George tried to alleviate the fears of several by going through the application process and some of the house rules.
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Whitefield dam removal moves forward with federal grant
The $393,000 grant will help finance the removal of the deteriorating Coopers Mills Dam on the Sheepscot River to improve fish passage.
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Pittston Fair to begin Thursday with Agricultural Day
This year’s fair will include two new events — mutton busting and a grilling contest — plus favorites such as truck pulls and a fireworks display.
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Addiction recovery house coming to Hallowell
The Oxford House at 138 Town Farm Road is expected to be ready for its first residents Aug. 1, but neighbors plan to ask questions at Wednesday’s Planning Board meeting.