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
November 28, 2022

Woman hospitalized after fiery Topsham crash with infant in car; police say speed a likely cause

Police are still investigating the single-vehicle crash that injured driver Kyndric Stewart, 25, but left her 2-month-old daughter unharmed.
Published
November 27, 2022

Bowdoinham Giving Trees branch out for the holidays

Starting Nov. 28, three Giving Trees will be placed at local businesses decorated with ornaments containing children’s Christmas wishes that will be granted by fellow residents.
Published
November 22, 2022

Bath to light up its holiday tree later for ‘brighter effect’

In past years, daylight took away from the “awe factor” of the tree lighting, so this year, Santa will wait until after dark to flip the switch.
Published
November 21, 2022

Overwhelmed by donations, Harpswell Santa Fund is ready to help local families for Christmas

With $21,000 in donations, the Santa Fund expects to fulfill the Christmas wish lists of at least 30 families and 70 children in Harpswell this year.
Published
November 20, 2022

L.L. Bean draws a crowd with opening of annual Northern Lights celebration

The Northern Light’s celebration runs until December 31.
Published
November 17, 2022

Brunswick youth theater kicks off the holidays with ‘A Christmas Carol’ musical

With a cast of 55, Brunswick’s nonprofit Midcoast Youth Theater brings back its all-ages musical for the first time in two years.
Published
November 16, 2022

Bowdoinham Food Pantry spreads holiday cheer with a turkey giveaway as many face food insecurity

The food pantry received 151 visits from Bowdoinham residents last month, a 77% increase compared to October 2021.
Published
November 15, 2022

Topsham florist picked to help deck the halls at White House

Crossing an item off her ‘bucket list,’ Topsham florist Wendy Herrick leaves this Sunday to decorate the White House for the holidays.
Published
November 14, 2022

Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center bounces back from October vandalism

The beloved arts center has received over $15,000 in donations over the past two months to help with repairs.
Published
November 13, 2022

Newly elected Bowdoinham Select Board members stress affordable housing, recycling program

Local business owner Allen Acker and engineer Peter Feeney beat out former board member Wendy Cunningham and engineer Paul Denis for two seats on Bowdoinham’s board.