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
August 26, 2020

Waterville transient, 23, found dead after hours-long standoff on Highwood Street

Waterville police Chief Joseph Massey said at a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon that just before 4 a.m. the body of James Croxford, 23, was found dead with a firearm nearby in the basement of a vacant building.
Published
August 25, 2020

Skowhegan Town Meeting set for Saturday at State Fairgrounds

The annual meeting has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published
August 25, 2020

Waterville police say gunfire situation ‘resolved’ overnight

Police on Tuesday night were using a loudspeaker to communicate with a person who was barricaded inside a vacant house near 150 College Ave.
Published
August 24, 2020

Somerset County grand jury indicts Clinton man on manslaughter, OUI charges

The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Friday, charging 22 people with 58 offenses that include theft, drug trafficking and domestic violence.
Published
August 24, 2020

State Fire Marshal’s office seeks help in Norridgewock, Mercer arson probes

Three fires were reported at two residences since Aug. 16.
Published
August 23, 2020

Eaton Mountain owner, foundation strike deal to upgrade Skowhegan ski area

The collaboration is to include students from the Community Regional Charter School working to create a four-season recreational area.
Published
August 21, 2020

Colby College students begin moving to campus on Friday

Students are required to live on campus or in the Main Street Commons or Lockwood Hotel in downtown Waterville this year unless they have medical exemptions.
Published
August 20, 2020

Skowhegan area school district provides updates, changes in back-to-school plan

Superintendent Jon Moody said that the district will utilize a soft start to facilitate implementation of green/yellow plans, depending on county designation.
Published
August 19, 2020

Maplecrest Rehab in Madison restricts visits after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

The nursing home said in a Facebook post that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 and that it is working with local and state officials to stop the spread of the virus in the facility.
Published
August 18, 2020

New Balance factories in Skowhegan, Norridgewock reopen after COVID-19 case

The shoe factories closed last Friday for precautionary cleaning following the company’s first confirmed case in Maine.