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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PublishedJune 14, 2023
All four SAD 75 towns back $52.8 million spending plan
Voters approved the budget at the polls on Tuesday.
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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 5, 2023
Freeport’s Harraseeket Inn sold to Massachusetts firm
The tourist hotspot known for its food and charming atmosphere was purchased by Giri Hotels, a Massachusetts-based company.
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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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PublishedMay 29, 2023
Maine State Music Theatre returns with a full season lineup and its most challenging show yet
“Titanic” kicks off the 2023 season June 7 at Maine State Music Theatre.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
End of an era: 50th and final Bowdoinham library plant sale set this weekend
Dedicated plant sale volunteers are calling it quits after directing the longest-running annual plant sale in the state of Maine.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
They’re back: Ticks have returned for the season
Last year, 5,274 Mainers submitted ticks to the University of Maine Tick Lab to test for dangerous pathogens.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Bowdoinham Food Pantry to celebrate 10 years with community barbecue
Last year, the food pantry distributed 83,825 pounds of food to residents of Bowdoin and Bowdoinham, a nearly 242% increase from before the pandemic.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Bowdoinham’s Town Hall repairs could add another $1 million to town’s already strained budget
Bowdoinham’s Town Hall, built in 1823, is no longer deemed safe to use and requires immediate structural upgrades, leaving the hands of Select Board members tied.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
L.L. Bean unveils details of its $50 million Freeport campus makeover
Last week, the retail giant announced plans to broaden outdoor spaces, merge outdoor equipment and revamp entrances, walkways and parking at its flagship store in Freeport.
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