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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PublishedJanuary 20, 2017
Hallowell takes wait-and-see approach on retail pot sales
Members of a marijuana task force agree there is no sense in doing anything until they know what the state’s going to do.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2017
Manchester school begins testing air quality, but only certain rooms
Some parents want the whole building checked for mold and are unhappy with the district’s response.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2017
Manchester officials agree to conduct more tests for mold in school
Mold was found in the basement and some classrooms at Manchester Elementary School late last year, and parents say the district was too slow to inform them of the problem.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2017
Manchester parents worried about mold in elementary school to push for more answers
An assessment at Manchester Elementary School in November showed elevated levels of mold, and parents are upset about how the school addressed the problem.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2017
At Maine agricultural show, a new crop raises questions – marijuana
Exhibits at the 76th annual edition range from cooking heirloom-style tomatoes to using solar energy.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2017
Hallowell resident organizes against possible bond for mixed-use development
The money for Stevens Commons would go toward road improvements, but Patricia Connors wants more answers.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2017
State officials urge Mainers to clear heavy snow from roofs
The buildup is deeper than normal for early January in central and northern Maine and could damage structures if not removed.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2016
Central Maine’s leaders set goals for 2017
New businesses are open and new people are in leadership positions.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2016
Short move a big change for Slates restaurant in Hallowell
Owner Wendy Larson says being in her own building has rekindled her passion for running the eatery.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2016
Great forecast comes with reminders for snowmobilers
The Maine Warden Service and the Maine Snowmobile Association hold a news conference to highlight the need for safety .
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