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
October 22, 2020

Incumbent Skolfield faces challenger Bourgelais in House District 112

Thomas Skolfield, a Republican, looks for his fourth straight term facing Democrat and newcomer Peter Bourgelais.
Published
October 21, 2020

Somerset County grand jury indicts Pittsfield man charged with assaulting officer

The Somerset County grand jury handed up indictments on Monday, charging 17 people with charges that include drug offenses.
Published
October 21, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak in Cornville, Skowhegan charter school reaches 20 cases

There have been 20 cases within the charter school and all afflicted have recovered, though some remain in quarantine due to their contact with positive cases.
Published
October 20, 2020

River Roads Artisan Gallery collaborates with Somerset Woods to promote arts, outdoors

The collaboration serves to support local artisans belonging to the co-op and promote the nearby trail system as Somerset Woods will host a walk to the Gorge Overlook in November.
Published
October 18, 2020

Norridgewock resident awarded for community service

Rebecca Ketchum has won a national Small Town America Civic Volunteer Award, which includes a $10,000 grant to the town to support recruitment and retention of local public service volunteers and a custom website with a year of maintenance.
Published
October 16, 2020

Cases of COVID-19 at Skowhegan, Cornville charter school up to 19

Executive director Travis Works said that 11 of the cases are among adults, including himself, and 8 are among students.
Published
October 15, 2020

Maine Grains takes innovative leap to expand in downtown Skowhegan

The goal is to provide housing, a space for the farmers market in the winter and to invite entrepreneurs to try out their businesses in a new building adjacent to the gristmill.
Published
October 14, 2020

Two arrested on drug trafficking, possession charges after bust at Palmyra motel

Zachary Nutting, 25, and Chelsea Heath, 30, were found with fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine after a search warrant was executed in their hotel room, said Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Published
October 14, 2020

Arrest warrant issued for Cornville man after altercation in Skowhegan

Police Chief David Bucknam said that an arrest warrant has been issued for Jason Rossi, 19, of Cornville, on charges of aggravated assault and violation of a protection order.
Published
October 12, 2020

Election site in Madison changed to Old Point Avenue school

After the July primaries, the town manager said that the longtime location at the Town Office and Fire Department makes it difficult to abide by CDC guidelines, so the location has been changed.