Marla Hoffman

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.

Central and Western Maine News

Central and Western Maine News

Central and Western Maine News

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.

The crowd collectively smiles — phones aloft and pointed toward the people waving goodbye from above, Marla Hoffman writes.

On the 18th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, think about how far we’ve come.