Matt Morrill bought the campus in April and envisions a mixed-use property including affordable and senior housing.
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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Conneely reflects on first months on the job at UMA
James Conneely brought more than 30 years of experience to UMA when he took over for interim president Rebecca Wyke in January.
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Hallowell council expects to hear from Stevens School buyer
The 54-acre campus had been marketed by the state for the past decade before it was sold last month to a local developer and builder.
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Mount Vernon Elementary students spend day learning on Great Pond in Belgrade
The hands-on activities, conducted aboard a pontoon boat in the middle of the lake, included a water clarity and water temperature test and a plankton tow.
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New exhibit in Augusta reveals children’s responses to Holocaust
The exhibit features drawings, artifacts and paintings from children lost, children who survived and succeeding generations moved by the Holocaust.
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More than 30 meet to bless animals in Augusta
The Unitarian Universalist Community Church Blessing of the Animals service featured some 15 dogs and a turtle at Mill Park.
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Hallowell mayor says city failed to support Planning Board members
Mayor Mark Walker said training is needed to help deal with unique issues related to the city’s historic district as well as the former Stevens School campus.
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UMA confers degrees on more than 400 during ceremony
Kay O’Brien, 79, became the second-oldest person ever to graduate from UMA after completing her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies, following a 47-year career in nursing.
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Maranacook high school seniors graduating with Thomas College associate degrees Saturday
The Pathways Program allows high school juniors and seniors to take classes toward their associate degree while completing high school.
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Therapy dogs help with stress during UMA finals week
Four dogs spent an hour receiving affection from more than 20 people in the library as a way to relieve students’ stress related to final examinations.