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
June 9, 2022

Mt. Ararat High School has slate of eight valedictorians this year

Chris Hoffman, principal of the Topsham-based school, said there have been ties for valedictorian in the past, but never this many.
Published
June 9, 2022

Weather postpones Wiscasset High School graduation

Due to inclement weather the Wiscasset school department has postponed its high school graduation that was set for this evening until tomorrow, June 10. The graduation will take place at Wiscasset Speedway, located at 274 W Alna road, at 6 p.m. For more information, visit wiscassetschools.org/
Published
June 7, 2022

After 2 years of canceled shows and financial hardship, Maine State Music Theatre returns with a full season lineup

“The Sound of Music” kicks off the 2022 season Wednesday at Maine State Music Theatre.
Published
June 6, 2022

Maine farmers look to Pingree, USDA for relief from pandemic, fuel costs

USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree meet with Maine farmers in Brunswick
Published
June 2, 2022

Wiscasset seniors look to life after pandemic, graduation

COVID-19 created academic challenges and limited social interactions for Wiscasset High School students.
Published
June 1, 2022

Woman charged with arson, burglary, trespassing in wake of Brunswick house fire

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has been asked to assist in the investigation due to the fire’s suspicious nature.
Published
June 1, 2022

Police: Death behind former Sears in Cooks Corner not suspicious

Brunswick police ruled the death a suicide after neighbors reported hearing a gunshot Tuesday morning.
Published
May 31, 2022

Renovated Bowdoinham Recycling Barn to host open house

The building’s owner wants the public to see improvements made to the barn over the past year.
Published
May 30, 2022

Hundreds gather for return of Topsham-Brunswick Memorial Day parade

U.S. Navy Lt. Dave Mina reminded the crowd that they are all contributing Americans no matter, race, gender or rank.
Published
May 26, 2022

Topsham resident urges town manager to approve LGBTQ pride crosswalk

Topsham’s Assistant Town Manager Mark Waltz said a rainbow-painted crosswalk may be a liability. Meanwhile, the town of Brunswick is looking for two motorcyclists who defaced that community’s pride crosswalk.