Taylor Abbott

Morning Sentinel

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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Published
December 1, 2021

Somerset County grand jury indicts 30

One of those indicted Wednesday was Kayla Blake, 33, of Etna, who was charged with terrorizing after authorities say she called in bomb threats at a Puritan facility where her boyfriend worked as a way to spend more time with him.
Published
November 30, 2021

Madison officials earmark federal aid for bonuses to town employees

A portion of the town’s money from the American Rescue Plan Act will be used to give full-time municipal workers a $1,500 bonus and part-time workers a bonus ranging from $100 to $1,250.
Published
November 30, 2021

Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine

Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.
Published
November 24, 2021

Skowhegan kicks off holiday season with #ShopSmall Week starting Saturday

#ShopSmall Week will run through Dec. 4 and coincide with the launch of SKOW-Whoville.
Published
November 24, 2021

Skowhegan officials move toward finalizing ways to spend federal COVID-19 relief aid

Selectmen met with department heads Tuesday and much of the discussion revolved around bonuses for police officers and a new generator for the Skowhegan Community Center.
Published
November 22, 2021

Shot and a shake: Waterville McDonald’s, Maine CDC partner on COVID-19 vaccine clinic offering free milkshakes

McDonald’s at 336 Main St. to host coronavirus vaccination clinic from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday as hospitalizations hit record high.
Published
November 22, 2021

Greaney’s Turkey Farm wraps up 40th season in Mercer

Scott Greaney has been working to process turkeys with his family, friends and a local Amish family, capping his fourth decade at his farm.
Published
November 21, 2021

Lake George Regional Park receives $15,000 grant for work at playground

Awarded by the Conservation for All 2021 Fund of the Maine Community Foundation, grant to be used to repair and improve water drainage.
Published
November 21, 2021

Missing Norridgewock man located in Waterville

Graham Lacher, 37, found safely after he went missing Thursday from a residence in Norridgewock.
Published
November 21, 2021

Man from Puerto Rico arrested in Fairfield double stabbing, police say

Alejandro Rivera, 31, was taken to the Somerset County Jail in Madison, according to police. He is charged with two counts of elevated aggravated assault.