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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PublishedAugust 2, 2022
Brunswick Farmers Market draws visit by U.S. Small Business Administration
Home to one of the oldest farmers markets in Maine, Brunswick has 16 local vendors selling fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, seafood and more.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
Firefighters battle stubborn fire that has smoldered over three days in Cundy’s Harbor
On July 30, a fire broke out around noon at Long Reach Cove and has yet to be fully extinguished.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2022
Fun in the sun: Fly-fishing lessons and live music for a cause in downtown Brunswick
The Merry Meeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosted a Saturday fundraiser with fly-fishing tutorials, raffle, and a silent auction to support its year-round focus on fishing conservation.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2022
After fire, a long list of upgrades for alternate school for Bath students
Regional School Unit 1 is transforming the former Bath Regional Career and Technical Center for Dike Newell students to attend classes this fall.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Bath man pleads not guilty in killing of his mother
Jason Ibarra was charged with murder in the killing of Jeanine Ross in May.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2022
Bath’s budding businesses: Three new shops open city’s downtown
A new butcher shop, bakery and clothing boutique are within walking distance from each other on Water, Center and Front streets.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2022
Review: Maine State Music Theatre’s ‘The Color Purple’ an emotional tour de force
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, the musical “The Color Purple” will run through Aug. 6 at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2022
Hundreds gather for the 30th Lobster Boat Race in Harpswell
After canceling the race in 2020 due to COVID-19, followed by a low turnout in 2021, hundreds gathered this year to watch the 2022 competition from rocks, beaches and boats.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2022
Female blacksmith joins Maine Maritime Museum in Bath
Beth Holmberg says she wants to teach the craft and inspire inclusivity.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2022
The Cheesy Skillet, ‘house of the gourmet mac and cheese,’ coming to Topsham
Owner Danny Caron will retire from teaching and join his sons on a business endeavor where “it all deals with cheese.”
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