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
February 5, 2023

Bowdoinham wrestles with future housing ideas

Residents met for a second time with the Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative on Feb. 1 to discuss new potential housing, with guidance from developers and Planning Board members.
Published
February 1, 2023

Midcoast communities brace for sub-zero temps

Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Wiscasset plan to open warming centers, as meteorologists forecast temperatures well below zero this Friday and Saturday.
Published
January 31, 2023

Small Midcoast farms reluctantly hike egg prices for the first time in years, but not for same reason as big farms

National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.
Published
January 30, 2023

Indoor ice rink may be coming to Topsham

Six Rivers Youth Sports purchased Topsham’s former Roller World in 2021, transforming it into an indoor sports facility, and plans to add an ice rink next year.
Published
January 29, 2023

Retired Cumberland County Sheriff ‘Wes’ Ridlon dies

Wesley Wallace Ridlon was named Parade Magazine’s Policeman of the Year in 1972 and became Cumberland County’s 48th sheriff in 1990.
Published
January 29, 2023

Williams-Cone Elementary earns second place in WinterKids Winter Games competition

Wednesday night Williams-Cone Elementary in Topsham took advantage of recent snowfall and spent the evening snow sledding with family and local law enforcement.
Published
January 26, 2023

Sports domes in Topsham, Orono collapse under weight of snow, ice

Directors of the Topsham indoor sports facility say snow and rain caused the collapse and the inflatable structure is “irreparable.”
Published
January 25, 2023

First Mainer to compete in Junior Iditarod prepares for challenging Alaskan terrain

Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman traveled across the country with her 13 sled dogs in advance to prepare for their upcoming February races.
Published
January 24, 2023

Careful what you wish for: Snow removal industry overwhelmed by string of storms

After a mild December, snowplowing businesses were anxious to get back to work and make some money — until icy storm conditions sent trucks into ditches and delayed scheduled snow removal for customers.
Published
January 23, 2023

Man arrested after allegedly stealing U-Haul van, leading Brunswick police on chase

William Wyman, 46, was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly refusing to pull over in a stolen vehicle.