An article authorizing selectmen to approve reserve account spending was left off the June town meeting ballot, Town Manager Joe Roach said.
Marla Hoffman
Staff Writer
Marla has been a journalist for nearly 20 years at newspapers in Maine and Connecticut. She has been a writer, a designer, a photographer, a columnist, and for six years led the nighttime production and copy editing team at the Sun Journal. Marla is currently a Sun Journal Deputy Managing Editor, heading up the Maine Trust for Local News’ Western Maine newspapers. She lives in Auburn with her husband, kids, dog, two cats, a bearded dragon and a snake.
Western Maine towns plan celebrations of Halloween
From big frights in Farmington to a Halloween dance in Peru, there’s something for ghouls of all ages.
Leeds Community Church thrift store supports local families | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want readers to know about a local treasure located at 160 Church Hill Road in Leeds (yellow Grange building next to Russell Medical Center). This thrift store is organized and well-stocked with lots of clothing for all ages and sizes, household goods, sewing and craft materials, toys and holiday decorations. There […]
Literacy program needs volunteers for English language training | Sun Spots
Bolster Heights is looking for donations ahead of holiday season.
Reader offers building materials, fabric | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have a collection of new building materials we would like to donate to anyone interested. We have contacted Habitat for Humanity but they have most of the items we want to donate. Perhaps someone locally can make use of these items. We are in Lewiston and have 6-plus sets of new […]
Dr. Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director, to be commencement speaker at UMF graduation
Jonathan Moody, University of Maine at Farmington alumnus and Maine’s 2024 State Superintendent of the Year, will receive an honorary doctorate degree, the school announced.
O’Reilly Auto Parts moving to Lewiston Mall
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts currently at 520 Lisbon St. will move to the new location when the space renovation is complete.
Construction on new Popeyes underway in Lewiston
The restaurant will be the first Popeyes in the Lewiston and Auburn market, joining three other locations in Maine.
No cause yet for fire at Auburn disc golf business
The fire started on the top floor, the Auburn fire inspector said Friday, and the flames heavily damaged Dragan Field Disc Golf on the bottom floor.