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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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Midcoast residents ask state to turn unused railroad into recreation trail

by Maria Skillings August 27, 2023August 27, 2023

The proposed Merrymeeting Trail would connect Brunswick to Augusta via a 34-mile unused railroad corridor that links with the Kennebec River Rail Trail.

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Former Richmond biker bar gets new life — smoking meats and marijuana

by Maria Skillings August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

Medical marijuana entrepreneur Clayton Sulak has opened a dispensary in one of Richmond’s oldest buildings and plans to add a barbecue smokehouse this October.

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Where to soak up Midcoast summer fun before it’s gone

by Maria Skillings August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

Midcoast is rife with outdoor concerts, movies, hiking, biking, shopping and swimming as summer’s end sneaks up.

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This month’s Wiscasset Art Walk aims to support those struggling with addiction

by Maria Skillings August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

Coinciding with International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, the Wiscasset Art Walk will feature interactive projects and a candlelit walk to support individuals with addiction.

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Maine dairy farmer places in top 15 in world’s longest horse race

by Maria Skillings August 20, 2023August 20, 2023

Last week, Jessie Dowling of Whitefield finished the 620-mile race across the Mongol Steppe, placing 13th out of 44 racers.

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Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter

by Maria Skillings August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport’s Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.

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Review: Maine State Music Theatre hits a home run in final show of the season, ‘Something Rotten!’

by Maria Skillings August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

Playing at the Pickard Theatre in Brunswick through Aug. 26, this tongue-in-cheek musical combines the Elizabethan era and modern-day Broadway for an evening of uncontrollable laughter.