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 18, 2020

Somerset Woods Trustees gives 1.4-acre, lakefront parcel to Lake George Regional Park

Acquired 18 years ago by Somerset Woods Trustees, the land was donated earlier this month to the park.
Published
June 11, 2020

Palmyra man, 31, charged with sexual assault of juvenile

Brian Cowan was arrested June 5 after the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into the alleged sexual assault.
Published
June 11, 2020

Hartland man, 43, charged with operating meth lab at home

Corey Swain of Commercial Street was arrested on charges of aggravated operating of a methamphetamine lab and aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine.
Published
June 10, 2020

Main Street Skowhegan awards $20,000 to 23 businesses from COVID-19 Relief Grant program

Donations toward the grant came from several businesses within the community as well as a grant from the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation.
Published
June 9, 2020

Clinton teen who drove car in accident that killed 3 released into mother’s custody

Timothy Silva, 17, appeared at court Tuesday afternoon for a detention hearing, where Waterville District Court Judge Charles Dow allowed him to return to his mother’s home in Fairfield while he awaits his next hearing.
Published
June 8, 2020

Canaan man dies in motorcycle accident in Skowhegan

Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam said that Michael S. Gilbert Jr. died at the scene of a motorcycle accident on Madison Avenue on Monday afternoon.
Published
June 8, 2020

Skowhegan man rolls car, strikes embankment early Monday morning

Skowhegan Police Chief David Bucknam said that Isaiah Adams was fatigued while driving, causing him to roll his vehicle.
Published
June 7, 2020

Crowd estimated at 500 gathers in Waterville to remember George Floyd, support Black Lives Matter

Marchers assemble peacefully Sunday at The Concourse and march from downtown Waterville to Head of Falls, joining a chorus of protests across the nation.
Published
June 7, 2020

Concerns raised about Skowhegan-area school district’s meal delivery program

Maine School Administrative District 54, which has handed out more than 340,000 meals in recent months, has received mixed reviews from parents, some saying they have received district-provided meals that contained past-dated food, were missing items or had little nutritional value.
Published
June 6, 2020

Waterville D-Day gathering commemorates 76th anniversary

Veterans and community members gathered for a brief ceremony Saturday evening to commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day at the VFW in Waterville.