Maria Skillings

Times Record

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.

Latest

Published
August 3, 2023

Bowdoinham Community School to open food pantry for students

Bowdoinham Food Pantry has teamed up with the elementary school to open a school market after Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program ended its backpack food assistance program.
Published
July 30, 2023

Gov. Mills signs bill to protect domestic abuse victims

Survivors of domestic abuse joined Gov. Mills at the State House on July 25 for a ceremonial signing of a bill to protect victims from repeat offenders.
Published
July 24, 2023

Bowdoinham building a new boat launch

Construction on a boat launch on the Cathance River begins this week.
Published
July 20, 2023

Bowdoinham’s Open Farm and Studio Day kicks off Sunday

Guests can visit 23 Bowdoinham businesses to learn about local agriculture and craftsmanship on Sunday.
Published
July 19, 2023

Five Below retail giant set to open storefront in Topsham

Five Below plans to open its third Maine storefront at Topsham Crossing Center, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Published
July 16, 2023

Rainy summer hasn’t hurt Freeport foot traffic, businesses say

Local shops claim excessive rainy weather has boosted business.
Published
July 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 allegedly assaulted two co-workers in their co-ed cabin.
Published
July 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.
Published
June 22, 2023

Olympic gold-winning rower shares story with Bowdoinham book club

Dozens of Bowdoinham residents gathered at Merryreading Books to hear Olympic gold medalist Bill Becklean speak about the sport of rowing and The New York Times best-selling novel “Boys in the Boat.”
Published
June 20, 2023

After voters reject bond bid, Bowdoinham seeks ways to save decaying town hall

Failing to pass a $1 million bond for repairs, Bowdoinham’s Town Hall Committee is asking the community for help.