Taylor Abbott is a staff writer for the Morning Sentinel, covering Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Madison and Anson. She previously worked at the Forecaster, where she covered stories for the Northern and Coastal Journal editions. Taylor graduated from the University of Maine in 2019 with a degree in journalism. A Maine native, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family, reading, live music and exploring beaches along the coast of Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2022
Madison moves forward with change in the way sheriff’s office patrols town
The Select Board gave the OK to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster to develop more accurate budget numbers for a new policing model that would include assigning deputies to two-week shifts in Madison.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2022
Conduct of Skowhegan selectman violated town policies, report finds
A town investigation determined Selectman Harold Bigelow in his interactions with municipal employees and others violated a code of ethics all elected and appointed officials must agree to follow.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Somerset County grand jury indicts man accused of firing gunshots over car dispute
Among the indictments handed up last week was Wade Curtis, 35, of Hartland, who’s charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after police say he fired shots at a man over dispute about a car in November.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
School board decides to keep mask requirement in place for Skowhegan-area schools
The meeting Thursday of the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors included several police officers who were on hand in case the board’s interaction with some in attendance turned contentious.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
Palmyra man intentionally sets two houses on fire, police say
Aaron Chadbourn, 54, charged with arson after police said he started fires Sunday at residences on Main Street.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2022
Skowhegan selectman under investigation by town following conduct complaints
Selectmen Harold Bigelow says the town probe is an attempt to stop him from being outspoken on issues.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Construction set for $8.25 million Skowhegan public safety building
The decision to move ahead with Westbrook-based Benchmark Construction comes after voters in 2020 passed a bond to have a combined fire and police station built on East Madison Road in Skowhegan.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2022
Two arrested on drug charges following police search in Pittsfield
Jefferey Aubin, 32, and Barbara Norrie, 31, were taken into custody after investigators on Wednesday found an array of illicit drugs, over $3,000 in cash and firearms, authorities said.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2022
Skowhegan couple charged after fentanyl, cocaine found in SUV, police say
The estimated street value of the drugs was about $60,000, according to police.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2021
Waterville man, 22, arrested after eluding officer, police say
Malachai Baskins is facing seven charges stemming from a police chase Thursday afternoon that ended in a crash at a car dealership and him fleeing into the woods on foot, authorities said.
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