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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PublishedJuly 25, 2023
After years of delays and legal fights, work to replace Frank J. Wood Bridge begins
Despite a local group’s efforts to stop the replacement of Frank J. Wood Bridge with a federal injunction, contractors have mobilized along the Androscoggin River to get started.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2023
Bowdoinham building a new boat launch
Construction on a boat launch on the Cathance River begins this week.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2023
Girl Scout builds play structure for Brunswick animal shelter
Caroline Martin, 13, of Girl Scout Troop 612, built training equipment for dogs at the Midcoast Humane Society.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Maine Summer Adventure Race comes to Brunswick on Saturday
The 24-hour-long “scavenger hunt” through Maine’s wilderness will take place in Brunswick on July 22.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Local sailor killed during attack on Pearl Harbor to be buried in Augusta
Eight decades after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, naval scientists have started identifying fallen servicemen using DNA testing.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2023
Rainy summer hasn’t hurt Freeport foot traffic, businesses say
Local shops claim excessive rainy weather has boosted business.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2023
Midcoast Youth Center becomes new home to student mentorship program
In collaboration with the Chewonki Foundation in Wiscasset, Bath’s Midcoast Youth Center will take over a student mentoring program in September.
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