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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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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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
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.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2022
Photos: Skow-Whoville parade marches toward Christmas
Thousands attended the Skow-Whoville parade and festivities Friday and Saturday on Water Street in downtown Skowhegan to welcome the holiday season with Santa Claus and characters from Dr. Suess’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Michael G. Seamans.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2022
Photos: Skowhegan Drive-In likely closing its doors for good
The Labor Day weekend showings could be the last time the screen lights up at the drive-in movie theater. A recording at the drive-in’s main number says “it may be the Skowhegan Drive-In Theater’s last.” The local spot coined as “Skowhegan’s Only Drive-In Theatre” had been open since 1954, with current owner Don Brown it’s fourth owner over 6 decades. According to Brown, revenue and attendance have fallen off to the point that operations are no longer sustainable. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2022
The Great Falls Balloon Festival wakes up from a long sleep Friday morning
The crowd collectively smiles — phones aloft and pointed toward the people waving goodbye from above, Marla Hoffman writes.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2021
Photos: US Navy Blue Angels thrill crowd Sunday at Great State of Maine Air Show
Thousands lined up to get up close to an array of aircraft at Brunswick Executive Airport.
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PublishedJune 5, 2021
Photos: Kent’s Hill graduates 56 seniors
The school’s 197th graduation ceremony was held Saturday in Readfield.
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PublishedMay 17, 2021
Police locate missing Skowhegan woman
It was reported Tuesday morning that Nancy Dickson was found safe.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2020
Six people injured in fire that destroyed Rumford apartment buildings
Witnesses at the scene say several buildings collapsed on Hancock Street in Rumford.
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