Wesley Wallace Ridlon was named Parade Magazine’s Policeman of the Year in 1972 and became Cumberland County’s 48th sheriff in 1990.
Maria Skillings
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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Sports domes in Topsham, Orono collapse under weight of snow, ice
Directors of the Topsham indoor sports facility say snow and rain caused the collapse and the inflatable structure is “irreparable.”
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First Mainer to compete in Junior Iditarod prepares for challenging Alaskan terrain
Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman traveled across the country with her 13 sled dogs in advance to prepare for their upcoming February races.
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Careful what you wish for: Snow removal industry overwhelmed by string of storms
After a mild December, snowplowing businesses were anxious to get back to work and make some money — until icy storm conditions sent trucks into ditches and delayed scheduled snow removal for customers.
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Man arrested after allegedly stealing U-Haul van, leading Brunswick police on chase
William Wyman, 46, was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly refusing to pull over in a stolen vehicle.
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Taste of Maine Restaurant up for sale
Owners of the iconic Woolwich seafood eatery confirmed in a Facebook post last week they are attempting to sell their business .
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Complaints persist over speeding in Wiscasset school zone
According to the Maine Department of Transportation, there were 85 car accidents caused by speeding in Lincoln County in 2022.
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One man killed, another seriously injured in two-car crash in Woolwich
Robert A. Payzant Jr., 55, died on the scene after veering into oncoming traffic, according to police.
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Warm temperatures put a pause on Bowdoinham smelting season
Typically, the Maine ice fishing season starts in January, but this year, it could be as late as the first or second week of February.
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With illnesses surging, Midcoast schools urge students to stay home if they aren’t feeling well
A recent spike in respiratory illnesses this month caused multiple schools in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham to close briefly for cleaning.