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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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Art review: ‘SeaChange: Darkness and Light in the Gulf of Maine’ brings out your inner activist
The multi-sensory exhibit draws attention to climate change, environmental activism and a fish haven off the coast of Maine called Cashes Ledge.
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PublishedMay 8, 2023
L.L. Bean unveils details of its $50 million Freeport campus makeover
Last week, the retail giant announced plans to broaden outdoor spaces, merge outdoor equipment and revamp entrances, walkways and parking at its flagship store in Freeport.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
Domestic abuse survivors host Freeport event to break silence, spread awareness
The nonprofit Finding Our Voices will host a public discussion about the experience of domestic abuse survivors at the Freeport Community Library at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10.
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PublishedMay 4, 2023
The Desert of Maine reopens with new attractions, focus on sciences
With the tourist destination’s seasonal opening, co-owners are unveiling a new nonprofit to promote arts and sciences.
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PublishedMay 3, 2023
Mt. Ararat middle schoolers to represent Maine at national wind-power competition
Two Mt. Ararat eighth graders will represent Maine at the National KidWind Challenge May 14-17 at the University of Colorado.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Bowdoinham Recycling Barn gift shop will get a facelift
Bowdoinham Recycling Barn owner David Berry received a $15,000 grant for structural upgrades to the town’s reuse program at the Bowdoinham Gift Shop.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Mt. Ararat high schoolers to represent Maine at international robotics competition
Three Mt. Ararat High School students will represent Maine at the international SeaPerch aquatic robotics competition at the University of Maryland on May 13.
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PublishedApril 16, 2023
Topsham-based school board approves $52.8 million budget
Maine School Administrative District 75’s budget marks a 6.5% increase from the current spending plan.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Bowdoinham residents could see 13% property tax hike
The Bowdoinham Select Board reviewed the proposed $3.9 million budget at an April 11 meeting.
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PublishedApril 12, 2023
Topsham-area school board pitches budget hike, hoping to attract more staff
The SAD 75 board will vote on the proposed $53 million 2024 budget at an April 13 meeting.
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