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.

Latest

Published
January 23, 2023

Police: Brunswick man charged after breaking into home with family inside

Police arrested Daniel Erlebach, 20, of Brunswick, on Friday morning. He faces up to six criminal charges.
Published
January 22, 2023

Taste of Maine Restaurant up for sale

Owners of the iconic Woolwich seafood eatery confirmed in a Facebook post last week they are attempting to sell their business .
Published
January 19, 2023

Midcoast schools find some slack as illnesses trend downward

Cases of RSV, COVID-19 and influenza have dipped in the new year following holiday breaks.
Published
January 18, 2023

Bath YMCA ramps up security following four vehicle break-ins

Police advise the public to not leave valuables in cars and report any theft immediately.
Published
January 17, 2023

Complaints persist over speeding in Wiscasset school zone

According to the Maine Department of Transportation, there were 85 car accidents caused by speeding in Lincoln County in 2022.
Published
January 15, 2023

Bath library hopes to ‘foster lifelong love of libraries’ with new children’s programming

The new programs are designed to promote literacy, curiosity and a healthy sense of competition.
Published
January 10, 2023

Williams-Cone Elementary competes in WinterKids Winter Games for first time

Sixteen elementary schools across Maine will compete for $30,000 in cash prizes as they face off in outdoor activities.
Published
January 9, 2023

One man killed, another seriously injured in two-car crash in Woolwich

Robert A. Payzant Jr., 55, died on the scene after veering into oncoming traffic, according to police.
Published
January 8, 2023

Warm temperatures put a pause on Bowdoinham smelting season

Typically, the Maine ice fishing season starts in January, but this year, it could be as late as the first or second week of February.
Published
January 5, 2023

Mid Coast-Parkview Health President Lois Skillings set to retire

Skillings officially retires Jan. 19, handing the reins over to emergency physician and former Mid Coast-Parkview Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christopher Bowe.