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 12, 2020

Five candidates seek four seats on Skowhegan-area school board

The Skowhegan-based school district faces several challenges in the coming year including the possible return of students to reopened schools and a final resolution of the nickname/mascot issue.
Published
July 10, 2020

Central Maine family struggles getting COVID testing after returning from Democratic Republic of Congo

Maureen Davis of Skowhegan tried contacting Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Angus King about the policy in place requiring people to be tested, and the reality that nobody seems to be able to get a test and there is a significant lack of coordination.
Published
July 9, 2020

Competing Republican State Senate candidates both worked with LePage

Two Democrats seek party’s nomination for state representative from House District 112, which includes Starks, Anson and Kingfield, among 16 communities in Somerset and Franklin counties.
Published
July 8, 2020

Woman charged in alleged assault with baseball bat on July 4

Stephanie Wade of Madison has been charged with aggravated assault and aggravated criminal mischief in an altercation where a person was struck with a bat.
Published
July 7, 2020

Waterville council delays first vote on municipal and school budget

The council also voted 4-3 to amend the $4.03 million capital improvement bond to reflect the addition of $250,000 for a police firearms training range.
Published
July 6, 2020

Injured state trooper released from Augusta hospital, taken for rehabilitation in Massachusetts

Maine State Trooper Mickael Nunez, 30, was released from MaineGeneral after having surgery last month on a severely broken leg.
Published
July 3, 2020

With public fireworks shows canceled, Winslow consumer shop booming

Though commercial shows are canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the manager at Pyro City Maine says the business has seen an increase in customers that want to do their own fireworks shows.
Published
July 2, 2020

Skowhegan police say juvenile arrested after stealing handgun

Officers say they responded to the report of a theft at about 4 a.m. Thursday on Butler Street, where they found the juvenile breaking into a vehicle.
Published
July 1, 2020

New Balance closes Skowhegan, Norridgewock factories after employee experiences coronavirus symptoms

A spokesperson for the company said that the factories sent employees home on Wednesday and that the Norway factory will close on Thursday for cleaning as an employee awaits results from coronavirus test.
Published
July 1, 2020

State police, U.S. marshals apprehend alleged fugitive from justice in Fairfield

Two Massachusetts men have been arrested and charged and are being held at the Somerset County Jail in Madison.