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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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
Skowhegan River Park project receives $4.9 million federal earmark for construction
The latest funding announced for the project is a giant step toward meeting the estimated $8.6 million cost for the first phase of the work along the Kennebec River in downtown Skowhegan.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2022
Crowd gathers for 50th East Benton fiddler’s festival at Littlefield Farm
Hundreds of festivalgoers set up chairs, tents and blankets on the field facing the stage, listening to bluegrass music and contests, while enjoying food trucks on the fiddle hill.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Residents voice opposition to Madison affordable housing project
A majority of people who attended a public hearing Tuesday were critical of the housing plans because they believe the project will erode their quality of life.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2022
Open Farm Day spotlights, celebrates Maine agriculture
Annual event is part of Real Maine’s agritourism initiative, and features open house events at farms across the state.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2022
Developers seek feedback on proposal for 42-unit apartment projects in Madison
The proposed apartments would be constructed at a town-owned site that was once home of the Weston Avenue School and more recently was home to Maine School Administrative District 59’s administrative offices until closing in 2012.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2022
Somerset County grand jury indicts Madison man who authorities say was trafficking in illicit drugs
Jonathan A. Charron was one of 16 people named in indictments handed up this week by the grand jury.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2022
Judge orders man charged in death of Skowhegan woman be held without bail
Jason Servil, 19, of Boston, is being held at the Somerset County Jail following his arrest Saturday on charges that he caused the death of 20-year-old Alice Abbott.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Multivehicle crash in Fairfield sends three to hospital
Four people injured Sunday morning at intersection of Norridgewock Road and Wood Street, according to police.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Man fatally shot by deputy at Newport campground was staying there with his family, owner says
Stephen Bossom, 35, was working part time at Sebasticook Lake Campground with his wife, Abbie, when Bossom, armed with a gun, had a confrontation Friday with a deputy from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, according to the campground’s owner and law enforcement officials.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Police: Massachusetts man, 19, charged in murder of Skowhegan woman
Jason Servil faces charge in death of Alice Abbott, 20, according to officials.
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