Maria Skillings

Times Record

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.

Latest

Published
June 21, 2023

SAD 75’s new interim superintendent — the district’s 6th in 5 years — is ready to get to work

Mt. Ararat Special Education Director Heidi O’Leary will replace Superintendent Steve Connolly on July 1.
Published
June 20, 2023

After voters reject bond bid, Bowdoinham seeks ways to save decaying town hall

Failing to pass a $1 million bond for repairs, Bowdoinham’s Town Hall Committee is asking the community for help.
Published
June 14, 2023

All four SAD 75 towns back $52.8 million spending plan

Voters approved the budget at the polls on Tuesday.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 14, 2023

Review: Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘Titanic’ a visual masterpiece

The Tony Award-winning musical will run through June 24 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick.
Published
June 12, 2023

Brunswick coffee shop employees strike for second time

After voting to unionize in November, Little Dog Coffee Shop workers are on strike for the second time in two months, alleging continued unfair labor practices.
Published
June 11, 2023

Hundreds gather for Freeport High School graduation day

Friends, family and faculty gathered at Merrill Auditorium in Portland to cheer on 143 Freeport High School students as they received their diplomas.
Published
June 11, 2023

L.L. Bean completes sprawling new $110 million headquarters in Freeport

The grand opening for the new campus is scheduled for Thursday.
Published
June 9, 2023

Freeport High School senior honored with special award before graduation

Freeport High School senior Piper Williams received the MPA Principal’s Award on May 22 for her excellence in academics, athletics and her ability to inspire others.
Published
June 9, 2023

Mt. Ararat High School seniors look to the future

Mt. Ararat High School graduation will commence at noon Saturday, June 11.