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
May 28, 2020

Fire damages Madison substation, cuts power to 2,500 customers

The damaged building houses a backup diesel generator that operates when demand for power is high.
Published
May 19, 2020

Somerset County inmate dies at hospital after suicide attempt at jail

Sheriff Dale Lancaster said Tuesday that staff at the jail, including nursing staff, did everything possible to help and that the incident is being investigated by the state Department of Corrections and Maine State Police.
Published
May 18, 2020

Two injured in single motorcycle accident in Mercer on Sunday evening

Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said that Randy Moran, 32, and Megan Donelan, 36, both of Old Town, were injured after the rear tire of their Honda motorcycle blew on U.S. Route 2.
Published
May 17, 2020

Skowhegan day care owner struggles during pandemic

While some providers are still charging for services during the pandemic, owner of Conley Connections Childcare, said she “cannot feel right” charging for services she cannot provide.
Published
May 16, 2020

Mercer turkey farmer’s business is booming with backyard farmers

Scott Greaney and his family are witnessing a groundswell of interest in individuals wanting to secure their own food supply as COVID-19 shakes Americans’ confidence in the food supply chain and locally grown and locally owned become watchwords of food security.
Published
May 14, 2020

Cedar Ridge Center in Skowhegan dealing with outbreak different from coronavirus

So far, the long-term facility has received 162 negative tests for coronavirus with 18 pending, but Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said at Thursday’s briefing that the facility is dealing with a norovirus outbreak.
Published
May 13, 2020

Suspect in Canaan, Pittsfield motorcycle chase turns himself in to police

Clarence I. Rider, the suspect in a high-speed motorcycle chase on Sunday, turned himself into Pittsfield police, Somerset County Chief Deputy Mike Mitchell said on Wednesday.
Published
May 13, 2020

More than 200 tested for COVID-19 at Skowhegan nursing home after patient tests positive

Patients and staff members are tested for coronavirus Wednesday after a patient tested positive; it is not yet known how the patient got the virus.
Published
May 12, 2020

Cedar Ridge Center in Skowhegan has first confirmed COVID-19 case

A spokesperson for the facility confirmed Tuesday that a patient has tested positive for COVID-19.
Published
May 10, 2020

Skowhegan police arrest man after car chase ends at drive-up church service

Police: Thomas Bouchard, 37, of Skowhegan stripped off his clothes, took his mother’s vehicle without permission and had to be revived after his arrest as police suspected he was overdosing.