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
November 20, 2021

Alfond Youth & Community Center serves 1,500 Thanksgiving dinners at drive-thru event

In lieu of an in-person sit-down meal, volunteers at the Alfond Youth & Community Center prepared 1,500 individual Thanksgiving dinners that were handed out Saturday afternoon.
Published
November 19, 2021

Carrabec schools officials look for remote learning options for students

The district began the school year with no mask mandate and did not plan for remote learning, but now masks are required and officials are reviewing remote options for students who must quarantine.
Published
November 19, 2021

Police issue alert for missing Norridgewock man

Graham Lacher, 37, was last seen Thursday leaving a home on Waterville Road in Norridgewock, Maine State Police said.
Published
November 18, 2021

Tradition continues as Madison brings Thanksgiving to area seniors

Students and staff members at Madison Area Memorial High School spend Thursday preparing and delivering nearly 250 meals across Anson, Madison and Starks.
Published
November 18, 2021

Man suspected of burglary arrested in Skowhegan following foot chase

David McGregor Jr. of Skowhegan is charged with failure to stop for a law enforcement officer and refusing to submit to arrest.
Published
November 16, 2021

Company finalizing financial package to launch manufacturing operation at former Madison mill

Belfast-based GO Lab Inc. a building products manufacturer and closed on the former Madison Paper Industries mill in 2019 in a $1.9 million deal.
Published
November 16, 2021

Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say

Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
Published
November 15, 2021

Skowhegan man, 69, injured after accidentally firing handgun while driving

Police said a preliminary investigation determined Russell Madore of Skowhegan was traveling south on Madison Avenue when his gun discharged.
Published
November 7, 2021

Anson uses federal COVID-19 relief aid to pay bonuses to first responders

The town spends $70,600 of $250,000 in federal funds to pay bonuses to members of the Anson Fire Department and Anson-Madison-Starks Ambulance Service.
Published
November 7, 2021

A Solon landmark gets new owners — and a much-needed facelift

Thanks to a lot of TLC, a now-dilapidated but storied hotel in Solon is on its way to reopening next year.