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
November 7, 2020

‘It’s like doing two jobs’: Somerset County teachers struggle to meet demands of hybrid learning

As Regional School Unit 74 prepares for discussions on the third phase of its reopening plan, a teacher expresses concerns she and colleagues share, including fatigue and burnout.
Published
November 6, 2020

Additional probable positive case of COVID-19 in Skowhegan-area school district

Friday morning, Superintendent Jon Moody said an additional probable positive case of COVID-19 had been identified within the school district, and the CDC announced in its daily briefing this afternoon that an outbreak had occurred at a business in Pittsfield.
Published
November 5, 2020

Skowhegan-area school district educator awarded Somerset County Teacher of the Year award

Jen France was awarded the Somerset County Teacher of the Year award at Thursday’s Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors meeting.
Published
November 4, 2020

Fairfield woman killed in single-vehicle accident in Palmyra

Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said in a media release on Wednesday that speed and alcohol were not considered factors in the crash and the investigation is ongoing.
Published
November 4, 2020

Skowhegan Public Safety Building question shifts to ranked-choice runoff

In an uncontested race, Todd Smith was elected selectman, and voters chose to keep the positions of road commissioner, town clerk and town treasurer as elected instead of appointed spots.
Published
November 1, 2020

Cedar Ridge Center in Skowhegan reports staffer with COVID-19

Chief Medical Officer Richard Feifer said a staff member and two residents originally tested positive for COVID-19. The two residents were asymptomatic and retested.
Published
November 1, 2020

Skowhegan-area schools to continue in-person learning Monday

Forty-seven students and nine staff members from Canaan Elementary School were quarantining at home Friday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 and a student was deemed a probable positive.
Published
November 1, 2020

$6 million challenge grant from Alfond Foundation to help fund Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville

Once the Waterville Creates! fundraising effort passes $1 million, the foundation will match it with a $6 million grant as part of its $500 million investment in Waterville and Maine.
Published
October 31, 2020

Skowhegan Outdoors, REACH host Costume Hike at Lake George

Families met at Lake George Regional Park East on Saturday afternoon for a hike on the Pinnacle Trail, providing an alternative to trick-or-treating.
Published
October 31, 2020

Waterville clerks office to process 5,800 ballots through weekend

The city clerk says that they will continue until 9 p.m. on Saturday and may possibly return on Sunday to complete the processing of around 5,800 ballots that have been received up to Friday night.