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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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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PublishedFebruary 10, 2024
Photo: Courtside encouragement from Mt. Blue wrestling mom
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Life in the Pines: When it comes to your pets, work for their trust, not love
Introducing a new kitten into a family comes with more nuance than her family was prepared for, Marla Hoffman writes.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2024
Life in the Pines: Forget new beginnings — your story has already begun
In her first column of 2024, Marla Hoffman tells us that the best time to improve your life is right now.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2023
‘Beauty Everywhere’: Paintings by Anne Cronin shown at Rockport Library
Original watercolor paintings by Anne Cronin will be shown Jan. 3-30 at Rockport Public Library. Cronin’s art depicts graceful Maine landscapes, harbors and islands as well as detailed images of gardens and bouquets. Included in the exhibit will be a rare showing of paintings inspired by visits to southern California where Cronin spent time painting […]
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PublishedOctober 28, 2023
Healing in hope: Local clergy turn to their faith to help lead grieving community out of darkness
In the wake of 18 murders, faith leaders have opened their churches and hearts to victims, families, communities making their way through immense tragedy.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2023
Multiple dead, wounded in Lewiston shootings; police give few details on overnight search for gunman
A massive manhunt is underway after Maine State Police identified Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin as person of interest in the shootings. A shelter-in-place order remains in effect for all of Androscoggin County, with residents told to stay in their homes and keep doors locked.
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