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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PublishedSeptember 9, 2021
Somerset County vaccination rate continues to lag as COVID-19 cases surge statewide
Somerset has 58% of its eligible population fully vaccinated, the lowest percentage in the state.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2021
Classes begin for all students in North Anson-based school district despite COVID-19 cases
The school board for Regional School Unit 74 chose to keep a policy in place that recommends masks be worn, rather than mandating it.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2021
Skowhegan voters elect engineer to fill vacant selectmen’s seat
Steve Govoni, 55, will fill the seat that has been vacant since June following the resignation of longtime Selectwoman Betty Austin.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2021
Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2021
Hilton Bridge in Skowhegan closed due to structural, liability concerns
Some residents of Red Bridge Road support closing the bridge, while others urge officials to reopen it to tractors and ATVs.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2021
Truck rolls over on I-95 in Pittsfield, driver injured, police say
Police said the truck driver suffered minor injuries when the truck rolled over on northbound Interstate 95, Tuesday.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2021
Pregnant woman injured in Skowhegan crash after speeding vehicle fails to yield, police say
The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Madison Avenue, according to local police.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
Sappi officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Mills’ pledge to keep Skowhegan mill open amid dam review
Although mill officials say they are pleased with the support from Gov. Janet Mills, they still have reservations related to the recent draft denial for the water quality certification for the Shawmut Dam, which is up for relicensing.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
Madison Select Board discusses sidewalk upgrades, policy for remote meetings
Board plans to add list of sidewalk projects to the town’s next budget.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
Somerset County grand jury indicts 8 on drug, assault, theft charges
Somerset County grand jury hands up indictments totaling 24 counts.
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