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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PublishedFebruary 28, 2023
Two-car crash in Woolwich results in serious injuries, sheriff cites dangerous driving
Two cars collided head-on when one driver attempted to pass another vehicle in the snow on Route 127 in Woolwich early Tuesday.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2023
Small Midcoast farms reluctantly hike egg prices for the first time in years, but not for same reason as big farms
National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Sports domes in Topsham, Orono collapse under weight of snow, ice
Directors of the Topsham indoor sports facility say snow and rain caused the collapse and the inflatable structure is “irreparable.”
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2023
Iconic Woolwich restaurant up for sale
Owners of the seafood eatery confirmed in a Facebook post last week they are attempting to sell their business .
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PublishedJanuary 18, 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.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
As more Mainers ditch booze, some Midcoast watering holes expand mocktail offerings
Bars in Bath and Brunswick embrace a sobriety trend by adding more alcohol-free options to their menus.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2022
With illnesses surging, Midcoast schools urge students to stay home if they aren’t feeling well
A recent spike in respiratory illnesses this month caused multiple schools in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham to close briefly for cleaning.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
Bowdoinham committee hands out kits to make winter safer for seniors, at-risk residents
Winter safety kits containing blankets, carbon monoxide detectors, flashlights and more are being distributed by the Bowdoinham Food Pantry, fire department, town office and local ride-sharing program.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2022
Midcoast schools close for deep cleaning after outbreak of respiratory illness
Dozens of students in Topsham and Harpswell have contracted a virus believed to be RSV.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2022
Lewiston woman hospitalized after fiery Topsham crash with infant in car
Police are still investigating the single-vehicle crash that injured driver Kyndric Stewart, 25, but left her 2-month-old daughter unharmed.
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