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
March 12, 2021

Canaan Town Meeting set Saturday, municipal elections scheduled for Monday

Voters will discuss 30 items on the Town Meeting warrant, which proposes a $1.36 million budget.
Published
March 11, 2021

Outbreak investigation opened at Skowhegan Area Middle School

It is believed that transmission may have occurred in school, but officials decided to keep the facility open after discussions with Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
Published
March 11, 2021

Police: Man in custody after chase, armed standoff in central Maine

Police identify suspect as Joshua Elliott, 40.
Published
March 10, 2021

Kennebec Valley Community College spearheading efforts to give COVID-19 training to child care providers

The course will teach providers core skills on how to safely operate child care facilities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Published
March 8, 2021

Fire damages uninsured house in Madison

Improper disposal of ashes from a wood stove is believed to have caused the blaze early Monday at 852 East Madison Road.
Published
March 8, 2021

Water main break in Skowhegan closes schools, leaves some without pressure

Maine Water Co. received reports from customers around 5:30 Monday morning regarding low water pressure throughout Skowhegan.
Published
March 4, 2021

Anson election, Town Meeting set for Saturday

Polls are scheduled to be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the business portion of Town Meeting is to begin at 2:30 p.m., at Garret Schenck School at 19 Ken Taylor St.
Published
March 4, 2021

Police: Fugitive wanted in Maine jumps bail in Vermont, takes off with woman

Police say that Christopher Farrow is facing charges in three states, including Maine. After making bail in Vermont over the weekend, Farrow failed to show up for his court appearance and is now a fugitive from justice.
Published
March 1, 2021

Norridgewock voters approve $2.3 million municipal budget during Town Meeting

Voters passed all 46 warrants, filled elected positions, approved a needle exchange ordinance and amendments to the dog nuisance ordinance, and defeated by three votes the proposed building and property maintenance ordinance.
Published
March 1, 2021

Police: Fugitive wanted in Maine arrested in Vermont, but released days later

Christopher Farrow, 32, faces charges in Maine and Connecticut, his home state.