In her first column of 2024, Marla Hoffman tells us that the best time to improve your life is right now.
Marla Hoffman
Staff Writer
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.
Posted inCommunity, Encore
‘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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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Religion & Values
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
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.
Posted inMaine
Update: Vassalboro woman found safe after Silver Alert issued
Virginia Bourgoin is described as a white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 180 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Waterline break in Lewiston closes Randall Road to traffic
City public works crews are working on a broken waterline on Randall Road on Thursday night.
Posted inBusiness, Op-Eds, Opinion
Marla Hoffman: The long, hard, stinking road to labor’s glory
Marla Hoffman looks back on her working history and the laborers who helped her get ahead.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Uncategorized
Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to Auburn pet store and other customers kiss it
Wildlife authorities say the juvenile raccoon was euthanized and tested negative for rabies after a woman brought it into a pet store for a nail trim and some customers kissed it.
Posted inColumns, Maine
On Mother’s Day, a ode to complicated, unfettered love
Marla Hoffman breaks from tradition and writes an homage to her children on this Mother’s Day.