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
January 20, 2021

Fire Marshal’s spokesperson confirms fire that destroyed camp near Jackman was arson

Officials charged Mark J. Walston Jr. of Pittsfield with the arson. Walston faces several charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and ending up in Jackman last week.
Published
January 18, 2021

Winslow man arrested after leading police on chase through Winslow, Fairfield, Skowhegan

James Price, 40, was arrested on charges of operating with an open alcohol container; criminal operating under the influence; operating without a license; driving to endanger; eluding a police officer; reckless conduct; and refusing to submit to arrest, according to police.
Published
January 14, 2021

Skowhegan Fire Department signs mutual aid agreement with Oakland

Skowhegan is one of many fire departments branching out to other communities to help with emergency services as the availability and amount of help becomes less.
Published
January 12, 2021

Police charge Pittsfield man with car theft, burglary, arson in Jackman

Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said that Mark J. Walston, 50, of Pittsfield was arrested on three charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Madison and ending up in Jackman.
Published
January 12, 2021

MSAD 54 eyeing sites around Skowhegan for new school

No decisions have been made on where the new school will be located, though the district is exploring several different properties around Skowhegan.
Published
January 10, 2021

No cause confirmed in blaze that destroys Solon house

Fire Chief Duayne Rollins said Solon, Anson and Bingham firefighters responded at about 9 p.m. to the blaze at 70 McQuilkin Road.
Published
January 9, 2021

Skowhegan Outdoors organizes cross-country skiing clinic to get people outdoors

Saturday’s ski event was one of many free events hosted by Skowhegan Outdoors every week.
Published
January 7, 2021

Skowhegan Area Middle School changing class schedule, sports rules

Changes to the way cohorts are set up for grades six and seven are changing in the coming weeks to allow students to interact and move around in between classes.
Published
January 6, 2021

Carrabec school board to survey teachers about remote learning

Regional School Unit 74 superintendent changes two half-days for students — scheduled for Jan. 27 and March 10 — to full days.
Published
January 6, 2021

Dam replacement project between drinking water ponds completed in Skowhegan

Contamination of the Skowhegan drinking water sources believed to have originated at site of the construction project between the systems Upper and Lower ponds.