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 12, 2020

More cases of COVID-19 within Skowhegan, Cornville charter school

Executive director Travis Works said Monday that there are now 16 cases within Community Regional Charter School.
Published
October 12, 2020

Skowhegan-area school district reports no additional cases of COVID-19

Students in prekindergarten through sixth grade are to return Tuesday to in-person learning, and students in grades seven through 12 will resume hybrid learning.
Published
October 11, 2020

Maine Grains finds ways to thrive, even during pandemic

Housed at the former Somerset County Jail at 42 Court St., the venture has hired its first full-time, in-house baker, allowing The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains to expand its cafe offerings.
Published
October 11, 2020

Maine Grains finds ways to thrive, even during pandemic

Housed at the former Somerset County Jail at 42 Court St., the venture has hired its first full-time, in-house baker, allowing The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains to expand its cafe offerings.
Published
October 9, 2020

Skowhegan school officials learn of positive COVID case at elementary school

Superintendent Jon Moody said the district is awaiting guidance from the Maine CDC on how to move forward, after the school closed this week amid a single case the high school.
Published
October 9, 2020

After years of contention, Skowhegan-area schools have a new mascot: the River Hawks

Fifteen out of the 20 members present for a district school board meeting Thursday night voted for the River Hawks, after also considering Phoenix and “Skowhegan.”
Published
October 8, 2020

Madison 5th-grader raises $525 for school food pantry

Liana Hartwell, a fifth grader at Madison Junior High School, raised money by selling homemade bracelets and bookmarks to benefit the school’s food pantry.
Published
October 8, 2020

Charter school in Cornville, Skowhegan sees outbreak of COVID-19 cases

Community Regional Charter School executive director Travis Works confirmed that the charter school has 13 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday.
Published
October 8, 2020

North Anson-based Carrabec school district receives COVID-19 funding

Regional School Unit 74 received two grants totaling more than $840,000, to help cover unanticipated costs associated with the safe opening and operation of schools during the pandemic.
Published
October 8, 2020

Police: Drug arrest at Skowhegan apartment complex did not involve suspects in manhunt

Skowhegan police make arrest after receiving a tip, as authorities continue searching for three suspects involved in a car chase Tuesday night across central Maine.