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
November 26, 2019

Skowhegan’s Eaton Mountain to remain closed this winter

Due to personal reasons and business challenges, owner David Beers said that he is taking the season to regroup and get things in order at the skiing and snow-tubing facility that originally opened in 1961.
Published
November 26, 2019

Maine AG: Deputies justified in 2017 Madison shootout that left gunman dead

Somerset County Chief Deputy James Ross, Detective Michael Ross and Deputy Joseph Jackson were cleared by the Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday following a review of the deadly shootings in 2017.
Published
November 25, 2019

Final beam placed as Lockwood Hotel and Waterville build toward future

Community members gather at construction site to celebrate continued efforts to revitalize downtown.
Published
November 23, 2019

Somerset land trust buys Weston woodland in Madison

The purchase provides several community benefits, including a cross-country running trail that can be used for high school meets, traditional access for hunting, trapping and winter sports and the preservation of wildlife habitat.
Published
November 23, 2019

Somerset land trust buys Weston woodland in Madison

The purchase provides several community benefits, including a cross-country running trail that can be used for high school meets, traditional access for hunting, trapping and winter sports and the preservation of wildlife habitat.
Published
November 21, 2019

Skowhegan area school board establishes nickname-selection protocol

The board will be discussing the timeline for the protocol in which students have a significant say at the Dec. 5 meeting.
Published
November 21, 2019

Colby’s Dare Northward Campaign hits $500 million mark

Contributions have come from more than 20,000 donors and have already had a tremendous impact on students, faculty, staff and community members, according to the college.
Published
November 19, 2019

Carrabec High School teacher speaks out against suspension, threatens lawsuits

Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.
Published
November 18, 2019

Carrabec High School students protest teacher’s suspension

Students on Friday rallied in support of a teacher who has been put on administrative leave during an investigation being conducted by Superintendent Mike Tracy.
Published
November 17, 2019

Madison teacher recognized for commitment to financial literacy education

Raelene Allen was named one of the two Financial Educators of the Year by Maine Jump$tart Coalition for the 2019-2020 school year.