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 5, 2021

Whitefield man charged after multi-vehicle crash on I-95 Tuesday morning

Maine State Police were responding to accidents at mile markers 119 northbound and 130 southbound at the same time.
Published
January 3, 2021

The Good Crust rolls out the dough in Skowhegan

The business is currently operating out of the Miller’s Table Restaurant at the Grist Mill on Court Street, but owner Heather Kerner has her sights on future expansion in downtown Skowhegan.
Published
January 1, 2021

Morning Sentinel year in review: COVID-19 outbreak at Madison nursing home highlights insidiousness of virus

Mascot selection, economic development, and a rural town’s first full-time firefighters were also among the top stories in the Madison, Norridgewock and Skowhegan areas of Somerset County.
Published
December 30, 2020

Thrift store opens to support Skowhegan Free Public Library

The Friends of the Library Shop at 61 Water St. opened at the beginning of December to support the Skowhegan Free Public Library.
Published
December 29, 2020

Northern Light Inland Hospital receiving $100,000 to cover COVID-19 losses

Through the Maine Health Care Financial Relief Grant Program, eight Northern Light Hospitals will receive $100,000 each to assist in covering losses as a result of the pandemic.
Published
December 29, 2020

Farmington man injured in Monday night crash in Fairfield

Police said speed and road conditions may have been factors in the crash, and authorities said the driver was not wearing his seatbelt at the time.
Published
December 28, 2020

Sappi receives sustainability award for money-saving environmental project at Somerset Mill

The company was named a recipient of the Leadership in Sustainability — Water Award from the American Forest & Paper Association for a project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.
Published
December 28, 2020

Skowhegan-based, Fairfield-based school districts report COVID-19 cases

The superintendents sent letters saying that the districts were made aware of the cases before Christmas Day and expect students to return to school Jan. 4.
Published
December 23, 2020

Moderna vaccine given to health care workers in Central Maine amid case surge

Front-line health care providers received the first of two doses of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday morning in several locations, including at Skowhegan’s Redington-Fairview General Hospital.
Published
December 22, 2020

Central Maine hospitals receive hundreds of doses of Moderna vaccine for COVID-19

Officials at hospitals in Skowhegan, Augusta and Pittsfield reported receiving shipments Tuesday of the Moderna vaccine and planned to begin inoculating health care workers on Wednesday.