Joshua Tibbetts, who died in a plane crash Tuesday after 18 years in the Maine Warden Service, was described by friends as ‘cool-headed’ in a crisis and ‘always smiling.’
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
The scary colon cancer stats are real. We’ve all got to pay more attention. | Opinion
The statistics circulating in the wake of James Van Der Beek’s untimely death are circulating for a reason — one I know all too well.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Farmington man charged with arson after camper fire
A fire marshal’s investigation determined the Thursday fire was set intentially.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Police charge man they say drove car into Sunday River ski lift
Oxford County Sheriff’s deputies say Jesse Bates, 33, of Mexico drove his vehicle onto the slopes and into equipment before taking off last Sunday.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Golden responds to Theriault’s $50,000 pledge to help shooting victims’ families
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden responded to his Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s pledge to raise $50,000 at the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro All Stars Series 400 race.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
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.
Posted inSchools and Education
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Religion and Values
Healing in hope: Local clergy turn to their faith to help lead grieving community out of darkness
In wake of 18 murders, faith leaders have opened their churches and hearts to victims, families, communities making their way through immense tragedy.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
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.