Maria Skillings
Portland Press Herald
Portland, ME, United States
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Topsham-area school board chair decides not to resign after parents plead with him to stay
After MSAD 75 School Board Chair Frank Wright sent an email to board members expressing plans to resign on March 9, dozens of parents and residents showed up to a Thursday meeting asking him to reconsider. → Read More
One of the Freeport Flag Ladies dies, remembered for commitment and patriotism
Carmen Footer, 81, passed away Tuesday night surrounded by friends and family. → Read More
Brunswick teacher makes Yamaha’s ’40 Under 40′ list for excellence in music education
Brunswick music teacher Brandon Duras, 27, was named one of America's top 40 musical educators, under age 40, on Feb. 1. → Read More
Topsham teen becomes first Mainer to complete Junior Iditarod
Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman is the first Mainer to race in two elite Alaskan dog sled races, bringing home the sportsmanship award after assisting two fellow mushers in distress last month. → Read More
Morse High School students recognize local women to start Women’s History Month
Morse High School students hosted their first annual Women's Empowerment Gallery at the Patten Free Library on March 1. → Read More
Brunswick driver crashes into utility pole, breaking it in half
Ryan Doyle, 39, lost control of his vehicle Monday night on Old Bath Road after hitting a patch of black ice, according to police. → Read More
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 Rt. 127 in Woolwich early Tuesday → Read More
Bowdoinham Recycling Barn owner wants to reopen with a new model
Barn owner David Berry said all repairs to the structure will be completed by June 2023. → Read More
In wake of resignations, newly appointed Topsham school board member is ready to get to work
Kim Pacelli of Topsham was appointed to the SAD 75 School Board on an interim basis on Feb. 16 by the Topsham Select Board. She will serve the remaining nine months of Nancy Chandler's three-year term after Chandler recently resigned. → Read More
Police search for two missing Topsham women
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Topsham women who didn’t return from a Tuesday trip to the Maine Mall. Kimberly Pushard, 51, and Angela Bussell, 50, both suffer from intellectual disabilities and became disoriented when trying to find their way home, according to police. Family members called Topsham police at 1 a.m. […] → Read More
Looming winter storm dashes all hopes of an early spring
Maine forecasters predict 8-12 inches of snow along the Midcoast this Thursday. → Read More
In wake of resignations, Topsham Select Board appoints interim school board member
The Topsham Select Board appointed a new member to the Maine School Administrative District 75 school board at a Thursday meeting. Kimberly Pacelli, a partner at risk management and consulting firm TNG, will fill the seat vacated Nancy Chandler until November, when voters will elect a member. Chandler announced her resignation from the school board, […] → Read More
A song to say goodbye: Brothers from Bath record late father’s song in his honor
Music is noted for evoking strong memories — sometimes happy, sometimes sad — but for brothers Ryan and Tim Fullerton of Bath, re-recording their late father’s hit song was bittersweet. Their father, Peter Fullerton, 70, of Bath, died in September after receiving a diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) — a rare liver disease affecting […] → Read More
Williams-Cone Elementary snags second place in WinterKids Winter Games
As first-time competitors, the Topsham elementary school was happy to win a $3,000 cash prize toward new playground equipment. → Read More
International students to showcase cultures at Morse High School
Bath high school's International Club hosts its first 'International Night' on Feb. 17, highlighting the cultures of 24 exchange students across Maine. → Read More
Repeated leadership changes spark uncertainty among SAD 75 parents
Superintendent Steve Connolly announced his resignation last Thursday, claiming the political and ideological beliefs of some were dividing the district. → Read More
Bowdoinham’s 2023 ice fishing season is a no-go
Thin ice on the Cathance River in Bowdoinham Monday afternoon. Jim’s Camps in Bowdoinham, a smelt fishing hot spot, announced they would not open for their 2023 ice fishing season. In a Feb. 7 social media post, the owners said they decided not to open due to thin ice and warm forecast and did not want to put patrons at risk. “We all feel pretty strange, to be honest!” employee Katie McPherson… → Read More
A little bear and a prayer go a long way: Catholic church revives ‘Healing Bear Ministry’ program
No matter a person’s age, there is something special about receiving a teddy bear when you aren’t feeling your best. If it’s delivered by a child with love in their heart, that’s a bonus. All Saints Parish in Brunswick adopted the Healing Bear Ministry program in 2008 to give children a tangible way to […] → Read More
Bath’s aging-in-place program expands with new funding
More homeowners can now take advantage of Bath's Comfortably Home free repairs program for seniors after the nonprofit received a $150,000 grant, allowing it to increase income qualifications. → Read More
Topsham, Winterport elementary schools face off in snowman tiebreaker for WinterKids Winter Games title
Following the four-week competition from Jan. 9 to Feb. 3, the schools are tied for first place and were tasked with building a snowman replica of their principals to determine the winner. → Read More