Maria Skillings covers general news for the towns of Topsham, Lisbon, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham and Harpswell. She graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School, then received her B.A. in Theater from the University of Maine at Farmington. Maria went on to study film in New York City, where she worked as a stand-up comedian for three years. Eventually making the move to Los Angeles, she discovered her love of writing. She returned home to have her very first children’s book published. Before joining the team at the Times Record, Maria returned to her roots and began writing for the Cape Courier.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2023
Camp Chewonki examines hiring practices after employee charged with assaulting colleagues
Wiscasset police arrested 22-year-old Carlos Missioni at Camp Chewonki on June 24 after he is accused of assaulting two co-workers in their co-ed cabin.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Midcoast dairy farmer to compete in the Mongol Derby, the longest horse race in the world
Jessie Dowling, of Whitefield, will leave for Mongolia later this month to prepare for a 620-mile race against 44 riders from around the world.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Topsham golf course reopens under new management
Highland Green Golf Club in Topsham is now managed by the Brunswick Golf Club, which made improvements to the nine-hole course.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Freeport Fourth of July fireworks return for the first time since pre-pandemic
Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. following L.L. Bean’s annual Fourth of July concert at 7:30 p.m.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
SAD 75’s new interim superintendent — the district’s 6th in 5 years — is ready to get to work
Mt. Ararat Special Education Director Heidi O’Leary will replace Superintendent Steve Connolly on July 1.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
House of Representatives vote calls for release of Bowdoin College grad detained by Russia
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Bowdoin College Class of 2014, was accused of spying following his March 29 arrest by the Russian Security Service.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Brunswick coffee shop employees strike for second time
After voting to unionize in November, Little Dog Coffee Shop workers are on strike for the second time in two months, alleging continued unfair labor practices.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
L.L. Bean completes sprawling new Freeport headquarters
The grand opening for the new campus is scheduled for June 15.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Topsham Fire and Rescue to launch in-home paramedicine with $60,000 state grant
Topsham Fire Chief Chris McLaughlin said the program will be funded by Maine EMS for one year and launch July 1.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
The Vermont Flannel Company opens first Maine storefront in Freeport
Dozens gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday evening for a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s and the chance to browse the new flannel store.
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