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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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
A song to say goodbye: Brothers from Bath record late father’s song in his honor
Music is noted for evoking strong memories — sometimes happy, sometimes sad — but for brothers Ryan and Tim Fullerton of Bath, re-recording their late father’s hit song was bittersweet. Their father, Peter Fullerton, 70, of Bath, died in September after receiving a diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) — a rare liver disease affecting […]
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
Williams-Cone Elementary snags second place in WinterKids Winter Games
As first-time competitors, the Topsham elementary school was happy to win a $3,000 cash prize toward new playground equipment.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
International students to showcase cultures at Morse High School
Bath high school’s International Club hosts its first ‘International Night’ on Feb. 17, highlighting the cultures of 24 exchange students across Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Repeated leadership changes spark uncertainty among SAD 75 parents
Superintendent Steve Connolly announced his resignation last Thursday, claiming the political and ideological beliefs of some were dividing the district.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
Bowdoinham’s 2023 ice fishing season is a no-go
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
A little bear and a prayer go a long way: Catholic church revives Healing Bear Ministry program
All Saints Parish in Brunswick reboots its Healing Bear Ministry program after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 to give children a tangible way to practice faith and show compassion for others.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2023
Bath’s aging-in-place program expands with new funding
More homeowners can now take advantage of Bath’s Comfortably Home free repairs program for seniors after the nonprofit received a $150,000 grant, allowing it to increase income qualifications.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
Topsham, Winterport elementary schools face off in snowman tiebreaker for WinterKids Winter Games title
Following the four-week competition from Jan. 9 to Feb. 3, the schools are tied for first place and were tasked with building a snowman replica of their principals to determine the winner.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2023
Bath’s Winterfest returns for its second year
Feb. 10-11, winter games, food and entertainment arrive in downtown Bath to boost morale during the post-holiday lull.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Bowdoin College dorm pipe bursts, displacing students
A sprinkler pipe burst early Sunday morning on the second floor of Cole Tower, a 16-story dorm, displacing 10 students.
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