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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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Divers recover Auburn man’s body Friday in the Androscoggin River
Richard Stevens was missing since Thursday night when a boat capsized near the Lisbon-Topsham town border.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
New mobility pathway makes Popham Beach more accessible for all
As part of Gov. Janet Mill’s new job plan, she has dedicated $50 million to improve infrastructure at state parks across Maine, making them more accessible for visitors.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2022
Fire chief: Hard economic times have caused ‘critically low volunteer numbers’
Over half of the 15 fire departments in Sagadahoc County are operated by both volunteer firefighters and EMTs.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2022
Bath volunteers roll up sleeves, prepare alternate school in wake of devastating fire
School Principal Jennifer McKay sent out a Facebook post last week seeking volunteers to help build and assemble furniture at the new school location.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2022
Don’t show this to anybody: A photographer who hates photography featured at Woolwich gallery
Denying viewers visual information — the primary intention of a photograph — artist Tom Butler encourages viewers to explore the sculptural qualities of an image instead.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2022
Photos: Hundreds of patrons brave rain for Topsham Fair’s second day
Locals and out-of-state visitors fed farm animals, ate fried foods and bought handcrafted goods from local artisans on Aug. 10.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2022
Fire crews say pesky Cundy’s Harbor fire is ‘contained’
A fire broke out around noon on July 30 at Long Reach Cove and was finally considered fully contained on Tuesday.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
Firefighters battle stubborn fire that has smoldered over three days in Cundy’s Harbor
On July 30, a fire broke out around noon at Long Reach Cove and has yet to be fully extinguished.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Bath man pleads not guilty in killing of his mother
Jason Ibarra was charged with murder in the killing of Jeanine Ross in May.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2022
The Cheesy Skillet, ‘house of the gourmet mac and cheese,’ to open 2nd location in Topsham
Owner Danny Caron will retire from teaching and join his sons on a business endeavor where “it all deals with cheese.”
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