Police are still investigating the single-vehicle crash that injured driver Kyndric Stewart, 25, but left her 2-month-old daughter unharmed.
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.
Bowdoinham Giving Trees branch out for the holidays
Starting Nov. 28, three Giving Trees will be placed at local businesses decorated with ornaments containing children’s Christmas wishes that will be granted by fellow residents.
Bath to light up its holiday tree later for ‘brighter effect’
In past years, daylight took away from the “awe factor” of the tree lighting, so this year, Santa will wait until after dark to flip the switch.
Overwhelmed by donations, Harpswell Santa Fund is ready to help local families for Christmas
With $21,000 in donations, the Santa Fund expects to fulfill the Christmas wish lists of at least 30 families and 70 children in Harpswell this year.
L.L. Bean draws a crowd with opening of annual Northern Lights celebration
The Northern Light’s celebration runs until December 31.
Brunswick youth theater kicks off the holidays with ‘A Christmas Carol’ musical
With a cast of 55, Brunswick’s nonprofit Midcoast Youth Theater brings back its all-ages musical for the first time in two years.
Bowdoinham Food Pantry spreads holiday cheer with a turkey giveaway as many face food insecurity
The food pantry received 151 visits from Bowdoinham residents last month, a 77% increase compared to October 2021.
Topsham florist picked to help deck the halls at White House
Crossing an item off her ‘bucket list,’ Topsham florist Wendy Herrick leaves this Sunday to decorate the White House for the holidays.
Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center bounces back from October vandalism
The beloved arts center has received over $15,000 in donations over the past two months to help with repairs.
Newly elected Bowdoinham Select Board members stress affordable housing, recycling program
Local business owner Allen Acker and engineer Peter Feeney beat out former board member Wendy Cunningham and engineer Paul Denis for two seats on Bowdoinham’s board.