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
March 13, 2020

Rome residents approve of $956,000 municipal budget at annual Town Meeting

This includes the approval of hiring a second full-time firefighter/paramedic to be based at Belgrade Lakes Fire Station.
Published
March 12, 2020

Skowhegan, Anson take measures to prevent spread of coronavirus

Both towns issued statements following Thursday’s announcement of Maine’s first positive test for coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus was detected in a woman in her 50s in Androscoggin County.
Published
March 10, 2020

Train fire on Sappi property in Skowhegan snuffed quickly

The train engine fire happened on Sappi’s rail line early in the morning, but the equipment did not belong to the company.
Published
March 10, 2020

Early morning chase through Skowhegan ends in arrest

Amanda Ferguson, 30, of Waldoboro, was arrested where she ran off the road In Norridgewock after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen pickup truck.
Published
March 9, 2020

Skowhegan High course is student’s entrepreneurial springboard to own business

Lauren Enright, of Lauren’s Lovely Lathers, credits a class she took at Skowhegan Area High School for helping her create her own business making and selling soap products.
Published
March 6, 2020

Superintendent: Architects look at all Skowhegan area schools in planning project

Maine School Administrative District 54 recently chose an architectural firm that is looking at the conditions of district schools to see if renovations are needed or if a new building is necessary.
Published
March 5, 2020

Skowhegan school officials whittle mascot name suggestions down to 305

School Administrative District 54 administrators say they’ve received more than 1,600 suggestions for a new sports team nickname and have whittled the possibilities down to 305 as of Thursday.
Published
March 4, 2020

Late morning crash blocks intersection in Skowhegan

The accident involving two pickup trucks blocked the intersection at North Avenue and High Street on Wednesday morning until crews cleaned up the debris.
Published
March 3, 2020

Norridgewock voters agree to hire two full-time firefighters

At Monday night’s town meeting, residents approved the town budget of more than $2.2 million and an increase in the town manager’s salary.
Published
March 3, 2020

Clinton man faces felony charges from crash in November that killed 2

David Johnson, of Clinton, was arrested on Monday and charged with manslaughter and operating under the influence.