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
June 14, 2023

House of Representatives vote calls for release of Bowdoin College grad detained by Russia

The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Bowdoin College Class of 2014, was accused of spying following his March 29 arrest by the Russian Security Service.
Published
June 12, 2023

Brunswick coffee shop employees strike for second time

After voting to unionize in November, Little Dog Coffee Shop workers are on strike for the second time in two months, alleging continued unfair labor practices.
Published
June 11, 2023

L.L. Bean completes sprawling new Freeport headquarters

The grand opening for the new campus is scheduled for June 15.
Published
June 6, 2023

Topsham Fire and Rescue to launch in-home paramedicine with $60,000 state grant

Topsham Fire Chief Chris McLaughlin said the program will be funded by Maine EMS for one year and launch July 1.
Published
June 1, 2023

The Vermont Flannel Company opens first Maine storefront in Freeport

Dozens gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday evening for a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s and the chance to browse the new flannel store.
Published
May 31, 2023

Driver severely injured after crash with truck hauling modular home in Wiscasset

Police say the 25-year-old man from Friendship was taken to Maine Medical for treatment Wednesday morning.
Published
May 30, 2023

Coffee By Design says goodbye to Freeport

The popular coffee spot located inside L.L. Bean will close Wednesday in advance of the retailer’s campus upgrade project.
Published
May 16, 2023

They’re back: Ticks have returned for the season

Last year, 5,274 Mainers submitted ticks to the University of Maine Tick Lab to test for dangerous pathogens.
Published
May 12, 2023

Firefighters extinguish 30-foot flames at Topsham waste facility

A fire broke out in a large pile of metal waste debris at Grimmel Industries late Thursday.
Published
May 8, 2023

L.L. Bean unveils details of its $50 million Freeport campus makeover

Last week, the retail giant announced plans to broaden outdoor spaces, merge outdoor equipment and revamp entrances, walkways and parking at its flagship store in Freeport.

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