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.

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Published
May 23, 2023

Freeport student nominated for prestigious medical conference

Sophomore Kenzie Cochran, a potential future physician, will represent Freeport High School at The Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Massachusetts next month.
Published
May 21, 2023

SAD 75 fiscal year 2024 budget gets initial approval from voters

The 158 voters from Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham OK’d the $52.8 million budget, which will go to a referendum vote on June 13.
Published
May 18, 2023

End of an era: 50th and final Bowdoinham library plant sale set this weekend

Dedicated plant sale volunteers are calling it quits after directing the longest-running annual plant sale in the state of Maine.
Published
May 17, 2023

Freeport students recognized for ‘life-saving’ artwork inspiring organ donation

New England Donor Services was joined by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to award five Freeport students for their artwork encouraging others to register as organ donors on Wednesday at Freeport Town Hall.
Published
May 16, 2023

They’re back: Ticks have returned for the season

Last year, 5,274 Mainers submitted ticks to the University of Maine Tick Lab to test for dangerous pathogens.
Published
May 15, 2023

Breaking the silence: Finding Our Voices event sheds light on ways to stop domestic violence

Domestic violence survivors encourage others to speak out, lend a helping hand and not judge those going through “absolute hell.”
Published
May 14, 2023

Herbalist opens new Sip House café in downtown Freeport

Café owner Tammy Nonni uses locally sourced organic products to promote health and support other local producers.
Published
May 12, 2023

Firefighters extinguish 30-foot flames at Topsham waste facility

A fire broke out in a large pile of metal waste debris at Grimmel Industries late Thursday.
Published
May 11, 2023

Bowdoinham Food Pantry to celebrate 10 years with community barbecue

Last year, the food pantry distributed 83,825 pounds of food to residents of Bowdoin and Bowdoinham, a nearly 242% increase from before the pandemic.
Published
May 10, 2023

Bowdoinham’s Town Hall repairs could add another $1 million to town’s already strained budget

Bowdoinham’s Town Hall, built in 1823, is no longer deemed safe to use and requires immediate structural upgrades, leaving the hands of Select Board members tied.