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
August 27, 2023

Midcoast residents ask state to turn unused railroad into recreation trail

The proposed Merrymeeting Trail would connect Brunswick to Augusta via a 34-mile unused railroad corridor that links with the Kennebec River Rail Trail.
Published
August 23, 2023

Former Richmond biker bar gets new life — smoking meats and marijuana

Medical marijuana entrepreneur Clayton Sulak has opened a dispensary in one of Richmond’s oldest buildings and plans to add a barbecue smokehouse this October.
Published
August 22, 2023

Where to soak up Midcoast summer fun before it’s gone

Midcoast is rife with outdoor concerts, movies, hiking, biking, shopping and swimming as summer’s end sneaks up.
Published
August 21, 2023

This month’s Wiscasset Art Walk aims to support those struggling with addiction

Coinciding with International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, the Wiscasset Art Walk will feature interactive projects and a candlelit walk to support individuals with addiction.
Published
August 20, 2023

Maine dairy farmer places in top 15 in world’s longest horse race

Last week, Jessie Dowling of Whitefield finished the 620-mile race across the Mongol Steppe, placing 13th out of 44 racers.
Published
August 17, 2023

Freeport hotel home to 40 asylum-seeking families after Portland closes arena shelter

The City of Portland negotiated a yearlong contract with Freeport’s Casco Bay Inn to house 40 asylum-seeking families, who will choose to enroll their children in either Portland or Freeport school systems.
Published
August 16, 2023

Review: Maine State Music Theatre hits a home run in final show of the season, ‘Something Rotten!’

Playing at the Pickard Theatre in Brunswick through Aug. 26, this tongue-in-cheek musical combines the Elizabethan era and modern-day Broadway for an evening of uncontrollable laughter.
Published
August 14, 2023

State intervenes amid ongoing water problems at Wiscasset mobile home park

Since February, Whippoorwill Hill Mobile Home Park residents have endured repeated periods without water because of a dry well.
Published
August 14, 2023

Sunday’s heavy rain causes crashes involving 14 vehicles on I-295 in Freeport

State troopers responded to a call of a potential eight-vehicle crash on 295 North in Freeport, to discover five separate crashs.
Published
August 10, 2023

Le Tour de Bowdoinham charity bike ride will donate food, funds to local pantry

Novice and experienced cyclists can enjoy a scenic bike ride through the hills of Bowdoinham on Aug. 19 to benefit the Bowdoinham Food Pantry.