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PublishedOctober 20, 2024
Marla Hoffman: I hear sirens in my dreams
Life in the Pines: Sun Journal editor recalls the haunting sounds of the city on the night of Oct. 25, 2023, in Lewiston.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2024
Life in the Pines: School Committee, city need to do more for safety at Fairview Elementary in Auburn
A child struck on his way to school is a tragic byproduct of the city ignoring speeding drivers, traffic congestion and little safety measures along a busy stretch of Minot Avenue.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2024
Life in the Pines: A generational shift is hard to swallow
A shift over summer brings new phase of growth for Marla Hoffman's youngest.
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PublishedJune 15, 2024
Life in the Pines: Thank the dads in your life who put the work in
Marla Hoffman reflects on all the different types of dads out there, especially the ones who know what it takes to earn the title "Dad."
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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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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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