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
June 30, 2020

Skowhegan-area school officials bid farewell to superintendent, provide district updates

The MSAD 54 board of directors convenes for only its second in-person meeting since the coronavirus pandemic closed school facilities in mid-March.
Published
June 27, 2020

Longtime Skowhegan-based SAD 54 superintendent retiring after 17 years

Brent Colbry was among the first teachers to bring special education to Maine schools, managed school districts through financial crises and seen huge advances in technology that have ultimately helped schools navigate the pandemic.
Published
June 25, 2020

Skowhegan meeting presents several second bridge alternatives

The bridge study team is looking for feedback from members of the community over the next two weeks to add to the comments gathered from some 40 residents who joined the virtual meeting Thursday night.
Published
June 25, 2020

Four face drug charges following raid at Pittsfield Motor Inn

The suspects, all from Pittsfield, have been identified as Shanna M. Vicnaire, 27; Joshua Cookson, 31; Lori Norrie, 47; and Shane Vicnaire, 51.
Published
June 23, 2020

Skowhegan-area school district holds final hearing on $36.6 million budget

The proposed budget for 2020-21 is $101,000 less than the current spending plan and heads to a referendum vote on July 14.
Published
June 22, 2020

Skowhegan, state to update study of possible second bridge at Thursday meeting

A second meeting after the first one held in September 2019 has been delayed in great part by the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
June 22, 2020

Skowhegan man, 42, charged after alleged break-in, assault

Police: Steven Warfield was arrested Sunday in Canaan and charged with assault, burglary, terrorizing, aggravated criminal trespass and a probation hold.
Published
June 19, 2020

Thomas College graduates 250 in virtual celebration

The college shared a commencement video on Saturday morning, where commencement speeches were shared from students, faculty, alumni, and guest speakers.
Published
June 19, 2020

Skowhegan holds in-person graduation ceremonies on Saturday

The school had a series of 15-minute ceremonies on Saturday, where students graduated in groups of six, allowing for proper guidelines to be followed and students to return to school one more time.
Published
June 18, 2020

Skowhegan area school board aims to get students back in school, select a new mascot

Assistant Superintendent John Moody said the district is working toward having students back in school safely next fall and has also restarted the process of selecting a new mascot.