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 28, 2022

Police say woman faces charges after early morning chase through Kennebec, Waldo counties

Melissa Keller, 37, flees after crashing pickup truck Sunday in Montville, leaving behind an injured passenger, according to Maine State Police.
Published
March 28, 2022

Norridgewock man arrested on gun, drug charges

Jody A. Davis, 47, has been charged with trafficking in scheduled drugs, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and two counts of violating conditions of release, according to officials.
Published
March 25, 2022

Steelworkers union reaches contract agreement with Sappi’s Skowhegan mill

The 3-year agreement with United Steelworkers Local 9 covers about 465 workers at the mill and includes a 3% pay increase each year of the contract.
Published
March 24, 2022

Hartland man sentenced for police shootout that left Waterville officer wounded

Richard Murray-Burns was sentenced Thursday in a Skowhegan courtroom to a term amounting to 30 years in prison for the 2019 shooting in which dozens of rounds of gunfire were exchanged during a police chase.
Published
March 23, 2022

Search of Skowhegan home yields counterfeit money, illegal drugs

James Mack, 39, and Ashley Bowman, 33, both of Skowhegan, were charged after more than $5,000 in counterfeit cash was found along with crystal methamphetamine and other drugs, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
Published
March 22, 2022

Anson-Madison Water District officials overcome lockout and gain access to billing, employment records

The district has been struggling to regain control of all systems, software and email after it says a former superintendent changed the passwords in an effort to impair operations.
Published
March 17, 2022

Norridgewock selectman steps down after 17 years

Ron Frederick decides not to seek another term, but residents at the annual Town Meeting still voted for him as a write-in candidate.
Published
March 16, 2022

Norridgewock firefighters use grant from Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation to buy equipment

Fire Department uses $40,000 donation to replace old gear used to remove people from wrecked automobiles.
Published
March 15, 2022

Skowhegan River Park project to receive $2 million in federal money

Organizers of the project, formerly known as Run of River, say the money will allow for greater public access along the banks of the Kennebec River downtown, including a promenade and riverside seating.
Published
March 14, 2022

Former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent indicted on theft charges

The former superintendent, Michael Corson, was indicted by a grand jury and named in a federal lawsuit that alleges he changed passwords that prevented officials from accessing district accounts.