Jason Pafundi
Kennebec Journal
Maine, United States
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Cony valedictorian tells graduates that high school is just the prologue
144 seniors attended commencement ceremony Sunday at the Augusta Civic Center. → Read More
Hall-Dale school buildings evacuated after bomb threat found in bathroom
Regional School Unit 2 officials had students moved to the elementary school as a precaution while the buildings were searched. → Read More
Report finds police acted in self-defense in 2017 Vassalboro shooting
The incident resulted in the deaths of two people, including a man who fired several rounds from a handgun at officers after a reported home invasion last year in Vassalboro. → Read More
Hallowell council to review noise ordinance
The council will also vote to authorize an agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation to contribute $521,000 in bond funds for the upcoming Water Street reconstruction project. → Read More
Hallowell council to review noise ordinance
The council will also vote to authorize an agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation to contribute $521,000 in bond funds for the upcoming Water Street reconstruction project. → Read More
Bike riders from all over New England support Vassalboro mill
The Olde Mill Place sustained more than $300,000 worth of damage during a wind storm in late October and the community has been raising money since the weather event to help repair the community center. → Read More
About 35 take polar plunge in Sidney
The 25th Annual Polar Bear Dip raised money for the Kids' Kitchen at the Alfond Youth Center, while nearly 500 hockey players competed in 2018 Maine Pond Hockey Classic. → Read More
Committee: Hallowell police need more space, but at what cost?
Architect Rosie Curtis estimated renovating the first floor of the 190-year-old Second Street fire station to house the Police Department would cost some $200,000. → Read More
Hallowell council approves tax deal for senior housing
Community Housing of Maine plans to build 29 affordable housing units for seniors in the Central Building on the 54-acre Stevens Commons campus. → Read More
About a foot of snow likely Wednesday in parts of central Maine
The National Weather Service said the storm is expected to begin around midday and last just past midnight, with the heaviest snow falling from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. → Read More
Hallowell council to review affordable senior housing proposal
Community Housing of Maine is asking the City Council to approve a fixed tax rate for 20 years that will bring nearly $350,000 in revenue to Hallowell. → Read More
Local emergency officials beefing up response protocols after major flood
After an ice jam in Farmingdale caused riverside flooding in Augusta and Hallowell, emergency management officials are reviewing the way they responded and changing protocols. → Read More
Homeless veterans’ housing project receives gifts from Dead River Co.
The Cabin in the Woods project at Togus, with 21 cabins for homeless veterans, is expected to be completed and opened to its first residents in June. → Read More
Hallowell committee, residents discuss relocating Police Department
The City Properties Planning Group will review proposed uses of the historic Second Street firehouse and the public works garage. → Read More
Front Street in Augusta re-opens for first time since flooding
The riverfront street had been closed since Jan. 13 as icy water from the Kennebec River flooded the area following an unexpected ice jam. → Read More
Ice breakers continue working way up Kennebec River
The four U.S. Coast Guard cutters, including a 140-foot vessel, hope to make it up to the bridge in Richmond this weekend after encountering thick ice near Chop Point in Woolwich. → Read More
Flood warning re-issued for Kennebec as river continues to rise
Cold weather Wednesday night caused additional ice to flow downstream and accumulate in Augusta. → Read More
U.S. Coast Guard ice-breakers work their way up Kennebec River Wednesday
Coast Guard crew "brace for shock" as ice-breaking vessels approach ice. → Read More
Three in running for Kennebec chamber’s Young Professional Award
The nominees are Erika Bush, Rachel Merriam and Jac Arbour. → Read More
Coast Guard prepares for ice-breaking on Kennebec River to ward against flooding
With a steady, freezing rain falling on Tuesday, two Coast Guard vessels were on the Kennebec River preparing for a larger ice-breaking operation to begin later this week. → Read More