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
September 16, 2021

Temporary mask mandate imposed for students at Carrabec schools

The mandate will begin Monday and last for 14 days; the Regional School Unit 74 board also adopted a response plan that will guide the district when additional COVID-19 cases are recorded.
Published
September 15, 2021

Public to weigh in as Skowhegan moves forward with plans for new bridge

A public hearing Sept. 28 will look at several options for a new span over the Kennebec, with one leading contender costing $25.5 million and a second one estimated at more than double that amount.
Published
September 15, 2021

Officials looking to replace, rather than repair, Hilton Bridge in Skowhegan, Canaan

Skowhegan officials said Tuesday that the best option is to keep the bridge closed until the two towns can come up with a plan to remove and replace the bridge, which was built in 1923.
Published
September 14, 2021

Officials preparing to close on $85 million bond to begin construction at former Madison mill

Belfast-based GO Lab plans to produce three types of wood fiber insulation and create 120 jobs when its manufacturing operation is up and running.
Published
September 14, 2021

Madison schools abruptly go remote amid COVID-19 outbreaks in Somerset County

Madison-based Maine School Administrative District 59, which was not requiring its students or staff to wear masks inside school buildings, is now offering remote learning to its 560 students.
Published
September 13, 2021

Skowhegan-area automobile dealerships host free COVID-19 vaccination clinic

The Hight Family of Dealerships has teamed up with Redington-Fairview General Hospital to provide a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday as part of the effort to vaccinate more Somerset County residents.
Published
September 12, 2021

Will a Prohibition-era law become history in Norridgewock? Voters to decide in November

Voters to weigh in on the town’s blue laws at special town meeting in November.
Published
September 10, 2021

Large central Maine employers largely muted in wake of federal vaccine rule

Few businesses responded Friday when asked how they plan to comply with President Biden’s vaccine mandate that was announced a day earlier.
Published
September 10, 2021

Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks

The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”
Published
September 10, 2021

One dead after collision on Route 2 in Norridgewock

Another person was seriously injured in the wreck Friday morning involving a passenger car and a utility truck.