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
July 21, 2020

Two injured in crash in Norridgewock on Monday evening

Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell at the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that one adult was treated for minor injuries and a juvenile was LifeFlighted to be treated for a head injury.
Published
July 20, 2020

Town of Norridgewock seeking applicants for full-time firefighter positions

Town Manager Richard LaBelle said that applications will start being reviewed at the beginning of August.
Published
July 19, 2020

Group providing COVID-19 grants for Somerset County businesses

Those interested in grants of up to $5,000 have until July 31 to submit applications through somersetbusinessresources.org.
Published
July 17, 2020

Skowhegan-area school board looks at plans for returning students to classrooms

Although no decisions are set in stone until the state provides guidance, the district is exploring the possibility of returning students to the classroom and the board received an update on choosing a mascot.
Published
July 15, 2020

One arrest, minor injuries in Monday evening crash in Skowhegan

The three-vehicle collision happened around 4:45 p.m. and a Skowhegan woman was arrested.
Published
July 15, 2020

Morning Sentinel area decides: Election results for Town Meetings, school budgets, select boards

Voters dealt with town and school budgets, decided who would be running for state office in a couple of contests, and put their trust in people who were elected to school boards and selectmen’s panels.
Published
July 14, 2020

Memorial service scheduled for Fairfield woman

Emily Fournier, 32, of Fairfield, died on Saturday in a drowning accident on the Kennebec River.
Published
July 14, 2020

Absentee ballots swell, voter turnout mostly light in central Maine

For Waterville, China, Fairfield, Norridgewock and Skowhegan, Tuesday’s primary election ran smoothly despite strict health and safety guidelines and longer ballots brought on by the coronavirus.
Published
July 12, 2020

St. Albans lavender farmers defy the doubters

Marie and John Kirven say they were told long ago it was not possible to grow lavender in Maine, which motivated them to grow lavender in Maine.
Published
July 12, 2020

Fairfield woman remembered for vibrance, open mind, love of Shakespeare

Emily Fournier, 33, died Saturday after being ejected from a raft on the upper Kennebec River.