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
January 10, 2020

School district to select architectural firm to replace North Elementary in Skowhegan

North Elementary has qualified for the state’s Major Capital Construction Program, and School Administrative District 54 has started the process for selecting an architect for a new school.
Published
January 10, 2020

Skowhegan school board meeting erupts over biased speech on gender-neutral bathrooms

LGBTQ+ support group expresses dismay at hate speech directed at students at Thursday meeting along with delays in designating gender-neutral bathrooms other than the one in administrative office.
Published
January 9, 2020

Skowhegan-based school district’s superintendent announces retirement

Tensions were high Thursday night as the mascot-selection process and gender-neutral bathroom discussions arose during the public comment section of the SAD 54 board of directors meeting.
Published
January 9, 2020

Newport man charged with murder in death of his wife

Frederick Allen, 40, was arrested late Thursday afternoon in the death of Anielka Allen, 37, Maine State Police say.
Published
January 8, 2020

Prohibition-era laws stay, for now, in Norridgewock

The blue law effort led by a community member was not successful in gathering the required 218 signatures, but the select board will decide if the petition to remove the speed tables will go to voters.
Published
January 4, 2020

Mother, daughter from Somerset County tackle Appalachian Trail

The pair took a six-month sabbatical to hike one of the world’s longest trails.
Published
December 29, 2019

Crooked Face Creamery thrives after expanding into downtown Skowhegan

In the months since she has opened her shop, Amy Rowbottom cherishes the support of her many customers and local officials.
Published
December 28, 2019

Home is where the parrots are for Harmony couple

Marg and Fritz Buschmann started Siesta Sanctuary in harmony in 2006 to provide a home for parrots, which can live 80 years or more.
Published
December 23, 2019

Friend says Norridgewock lay minister in critical condition after head-on crash

Devon Periard, of Smithfield, remains hospitalized following a two-car accident on River Road in Norridgewock last Thursday.
Published
December 20, 2019

Fire destroys Jackman home, but firefighters save adjacent restaurant

Jackman-Moose River Fire and Rescue Chief Bill Jarvis said that no one was injured, but the home owned by the restaurant’s owner is a total loss.