Visitors can enjoy carnival rides, fried food, handcrafted goods and adorable farm animals from Aug. 6-13 at the Topsham Fairgrounds.
Maria Skillings
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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This family has had access to Popham Beach since the 1940s. Now their neighbors are suing them.
The Tappen family says they bought the rights to 3.5 acres of sandy beachfront on Popham Beach. The Hill family disagrees, saying it’s always been described as ‘common land’ in subdivision plans.
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After years of delays and legal fights, work to replace Frank J. Wood Bridge begins
Despite a local group’s efforts to stop the replacement of Frank J. Wood Bridge with a federal injunction, contractors have mobilized along the Androscoggin River to get started.
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Five Below retail giant set to open storefront in Topsham
Five Below plans to open its third Maine storefront at Topsham Crossing Center, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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Rainy summer hasn’t hurt Freeport foot traffic, businesses say
Local shops claim excessive rainy weather has boosted business.
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Camp Chewonki examines hiring practices after employee charged with assaulting colleagues
Wiscasset police arrested 22-year-old Carlos Missioni at Camp Chewonki on June 24 after he is accused of assaulting two co-workers in their co-ed cabin.
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Midcoast dairy farmer to compete in the Mongol Derby, the longest horse race in the world
Jessie Dowling, of Whitefield, will leave for Mongolia later this month to prepare for a 620-mile race against 44 riders from around the world.
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Topsham golf course reopens under new management
Highland Green Golf Club in Topsham is now managed by the Brunswick Golf Club, which made improvements to the nine-hole course.
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Freeport Fourth of July fireworks return for the first time since pre-pandemic
Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. following L.L. Bean’s annual Fourth of July concert at 7:30 p.m.
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SAD 75’s new interim superintendent — the district’s 6th in 5 years — is ready to get to work
Mt. Ararat Special Education Director Heidi O’Leary will replace Superintendent Steve Connolly on July 1.