The Wiscasset Library will host its annual fundraiser, Bands for Books, Monday, Sept. 5.
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.
Dike Newell parent raises funds for music program in wake of June fire that displaced Bath students
Dike Newell School students will resume classes Sept. 6 at the renovated former Bath Regional Career and Technical Center.
Maine State Music Theatre finishes season at a loss for second consecutive year
Enthusiastic audiences and Broadway-caliber shows weren’t enough to make the theater profitable for the first time since the pandemic struck.
Wayward hedgehog rescued during Saturday night stroll in Bath
Over the weekend, a Bath resident claimed to have found a hedgehog walking down the sidewalk near High Street and called the police.
Divers recover body in Androscoggin River following capsizing
Three men fell into the Androscoggin River after their boat capsized Thursday evening, leaving one unaccounted for until this morning.
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.
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.
Bath puts final touches on temporary school after fire displaced elementary schoolers
Dike Newell School students and parents will have the opportunity to see their new classrooms from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at an open house hosted by the school.
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.
Theater Review: Maine State Music Theatre seduces audiences with ‘Kinky Boots’
Based on a true story, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” runs through Aug. 27 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick.