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.

Latest

Published
July 29, 2020

Mother of Skowhegan family says home a total loss to fire

Tabatha Steward said her eldest son was home when the fire broke out, which killed their five pets over the weekend.
Published
July 29, 2020

Colby College requiring students to live in campus housing

A local landlord said that she has been put in a tough situation after students who had signed lease agreements to live in one of her rental units were told that they had to live on campus.
Published
July 29, 2020

Skowhegan firefighters respond to call at Sappi’s Somerset Mill

The Skowhegan Fire Department’s response was described as a precautionary measure, according to firefighter Joe Almand.
Published
July 27, 2020

Teen partially ejected, pinned when car rolls in Norridgewock, police say

Chloe Riportella, 17, of Sidney was riding in the back seat of a 2003 Toyota Camry when it rolled Sunday afternoon on Winding Hill Road. She suffered what police described as minor injuries, none related to her having been pinned under the car.
Published
July 25, 2020

The Two Cent Pub in Winslow opens with new owner

The restaurant occupies the space It’s A Good Pizza operated out of for more than 40 years and its staff hopes to make it a community gathering spot.
Published
July 24, 2020

Somerset County grand jury indicts Palmyra couple on arson charges

The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Thursday, charging 29 people with charges that include theft, drug offenses and domestic violence.
Published
July 24, 2020

Victim in three-vehicle accident in downtown Waterville recovering from injuries

Sonnet Myers says she was parking her car across the street from Portland Pie when her car was struck by another vehicle, sending it through the entrance of the Colby College residence hall on Main Street.
Published
July 23, 2020

Skowhegan students have 9 options for new school mascot

The Support Services Committee met Thursday to discuss their ideas for mascot names, finishing the list with a total of nine suggestions.
Published
July 23, 2020

Man arrested after three-vehicle accident in downtown Waterville

Waterville police say a woman was injured in the accident, which sent a 2005 Jeep Wrangler into the Colby College residence hall on Main Street.
Published
July 22, 2020

First subcommittee meets to discuss Skowhegan area school mascot

The Education Policy and Program Committee convened on Tuesday evening to discuss their ideas for mascot names, with the next subcommittee meeting on Thursday to do the same.