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 3, 2020

At central Maine polls, high turnout reported for primary election, vaccine vote

Voters at polling stations sounded off Tuesday on the Democratic presidential primary and Question 1.
Published
March 2, 2020

Somerset County grand jury indicts man accused of shooting Waterville police officer

A Somerset County grand jury has handed up several indictments, including drug and domestic violence charges.
Published
February 26, 2020

Norridgewock Town Meeting to decide whether to hire full-time firefighters

Monday night’s town meeting will address 50 articles, including the Waste Management agreement, food sovereignty ordinances, the removal of speed tables and whether to use $1.6 million to reduce tax commitment.
Published
February 26, 2020

Two teens accused of stealing snowmobile, truck in Norridgewock burglaries

The pair of 15-year-olds are charged with burglaries this week from different properties in Norridgewock.
Published
February 23, 2020

Main Street Skowhegan wins Spirit of America award

The Skowhegan Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Feb. 11 to give the award to the organization, whose volunteers work to better the community through service.
Published
February 23, 2020

Norridgewock church carries on while lay minister recuperates

Nanci Greene was voted in as a full-time pastor at the First Congregational Church of Norridgewock earlier this month.
Published
February 22, 2020

Volunteers get lesson in sleeping over with Waterville shelter dogs for national study

Members of the Waterville area community have an opportunity to host a canine overnight to determine whether a shelter dog would be a good fit in the home.
Published
February 21, 2020

Skowhegan woman accused of taking more than $10,000 from family business

Since Tom McCarthy filed the complaint, his business has been beset by losses that he calculates amount to more than half a million dollars.
Published
February 21, 2020

Last chance to submit suggestions for Skowhegan area school district mascot

Suggestions will be accepted electronically and on written forms available in district schools, town offices and libraries until Monday evening, Feb. 24.
Published
February 19, 2020

Solon evangelical church installs new pastor

A year after Pastor Timothy Hunt died unexpectedly in January 2019, members of the church have selected a new pastor who fits with the mission of the church and is well liked by the community.