Road crews seeing fewer potholes while repair shops making fewer repairs.
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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Big crowd expected Monday at Hallowell Water Street meeting
State transportation officials will be on hand to talk about preserving downtown’s historic flavor, as well as fostering bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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Hallowell’s Planning Board meets Wednesday to decide future of Water Street building
The property’s owner, Steve Hammond, wants to raze the building, while a local historical preservation group argues its value.
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More than 225 players brave frigid weather in Sidney for pond hockey
The Ducks, a team from Biddeford, won the Open A division Sunday and led the tournament in scoring.
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Kents Hill students participate in school’s sixth International Festival
Workshops included salsa dancing, steel drumming and international diplomacy; and attendees tasted food from around the world.
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Gardiner library toasts completion of renovations
Library Director Anne Davis said she and her library staff have “lived in a construction zone for about 15 years.”
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Jon James says goodbye after more than 25 years at 92 Moose
James has hosted the morning show since Nov. 24, 1990; he plans to spend more time with his family, including 6-year-old grandson Evan.
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After rough start, Whitefield restaurant finds its way
The owners have big plans for the property and hope eventually to hold fundraisers, bonfires and other events.
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Housing official says homelessness down in Maine
More than 100 people at the United Way of Kennebec Valley annual breakfast listened to an update on the issue Friday at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Hallowell property pits developer against historic preservation group
Developer Steve Hammond wants to demolish a Water Street building, but the Row House group says it represents “a different time in Hallowell’s history.”