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 16, 2019

Bigelow Brewing expanding to downtown Skowhegan

Jeff and Pam Powers recently purchased the four-story Solon Manufacturing building and plan to convert it into a larger production space, taproom, residential living spaces and restaurants.
Published
November 9, 2019

Skowhegan receiving second electric vehicle charging station from settlement, highlighting statewide push

The DC charging stations, located in the Hannaford parking lot in Skowhegan, are waiting to go online and come as Maine officials aim to make charging vehicles more accessible in order to draw in tourists.
Published
November 5, 2019

Election Day turnout light in central Maine, though some motivated by CMP petition

A petition calls for a statewide referendum on the question of asking the Public Utilities Commission to rescind its vote in support of the CMP project and instead find that the proposal is “not in the public interest.”
Published
November 4, 2019

Skowhegan cleanup hopes to bring more people to town’s trail systems

Members of Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation program hope that their efforts Heselton Street Trail will make the town a tourist destination.
Published
November 3, 2019

Morning Sentinel Nov. 3 police log

Waterville area police reports for Nov. 2, 2019.
Published
November 2, 2019

Quarry Road Trails’ annual fall festival offers ‘good, old-fashioned family fun’

Saturday’s events included pumpkin bowling, apple launching and a scavenger hunt on the South Koons trail.
Published
November 1, 2019

Bond to pay for Skowhegan Area High School projects on ballot

Residents of MSAD 54 towns will have the opportunity to vote on a $750,000 bond to fund improvements to the district high school on Nov. 5, 2019.
Published
October 31, 2019

New program director, ski coach steps into role at Quarry Road Trails’ fall festival

Saturday’s festival will host family-friendly games and a new Riverside Loop Botanical Trail set up by Colby College as the organization welcomes its new program director.
Published
October 29, 2019

Roundup: Waterville area Halloween events

Family-friendly events are planned across the Waterville area on Thursday.
Published
October 29, 2019

Speaker at Maine Broadband Summit says high-speed internet access essential

Heather Johnson, commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, says fast, reliable internet service is needed throughout the state, including in small, rural communities.