Marla has been a journalist for the past 17-plus years at newspapers in Maine and Connecticut. She has been a writer, a designer, a photographer, a columnist and, for the past six years, the managing editor for the evening shift at the Sun Journal.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2024
Minot Select Board OKs policy on sale of foreclosed properties
The Regional School Unit 16 budget validation referendum is set for Tuesday, July 30.
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PublishedJune 15, 2024
Life in the Pines: Thank the dads in your life who put the work in
Marla Hoffman reflects on all the different types of dads out there, especially the ones who know what it takes to earn the title “Dad.”
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PublishedJune 15, 2024
Shots fired, houses burning and gunman holding police at bay in Auburn
Leein Amos Hinkley, 43, was shot dead by police during the hourslong standoff on Russell Avenue in Auburn early Saturday morning.
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PublishedJune 11, 2024
Oxford Hills school budget turned down by a margin of 610 votes
The tally from the eight towns was 1,236 yes and 1,846 no.
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PublishedJune 2, 2024
Photo album: Lisbon High School sends off 69 graduates
Lisbon High School’s class of 2024 closed out their high school careers Sunday with a ceremony at the school.
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PublishedMay 16, 2024
Superintendent of Mechanic Falls-area schools resigns via email Thursday
The board of directors will discuss Todd Sanders’ resignation in a special meeting Monday.
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PublishedApril 12, 2024
Life in the Pines: A tale of two realities: Finding balance between real life and technology?
When it comes to her kids, Marla Hoffman wrestles with best of technology and the worst of it.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Life in the Pines: Celebration of the equinox is more than our traditions
Whether you observe Easter or mark the arrival of spring weather, the Vernal Equinox is always there, Marla Hoffman writes.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2024
Life in the Pines: Leprechauns, a St. Patrick’s Day curiosity
Marla Hoffman takes a look at the conflicting and fantastical history of the leprechaun legend.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
Life in the Pines: When it’s time to let go, you’ll know
Marla Hoffman says goodbye to her beloved dog as peace drifts in among her other pets.
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