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
October 11, 2019

Police: Woman, 38, dies in Sidney truck crash

Elizabeth Simmons, 38, of Sidney, was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Middle Road, according to Maine State Police.
Published
October 10, 2019

Judge denies petition of former Anson tax collector convicted of stealing $500,948

Claudia Viles argued in her petition that her defense counsel, Walter McKee, did not provide her an adequate defense, which was denied on Sept. 26 by the Superior Court.
Published
October 7, 2019

Norridgewock official rues miscommunication about holiday

Facebook posts call out the town manager after signs were posted saying the town would observe Columbus Day and an ill-timed joke about working on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Published
October 6, 2019

Canaan celebrates Maine Craft Weekend with one-of-a-kind artist

The celebration continued at Farmers Hall, where Hugh Verrier and other artists gave demonstrations and sold their work.
Published
October 5, 2019

Maine Craft Weekend kicks off with Native American exhibit at Colby College

The exhibit includes artwork from 38 artists expressed through paintings, jewelry, baskets and other creative medium.
Published
October 4, 2019

Tensions still high as Skowhegan school board moves beyond mascot

The board on Thursday night discussed how the selection process will go for picking a new mascot and will give both students and community members a seat at the table.
Published
October 1, 2019

Celebrating 50 years of service to the Skowhegan community

Jeff Quinn has worked in several different capacities throughout town in the last five decades.
Published
September 27, 2019

Skowhegan-based school district to begin mascot deliberations at board meeting

The MSAD 54 school board is expected to discuss a procedure to follow in selecting a new mascot at their Oct. 3 meeting. A public hearing on a $950,000 referendum to fund renovations will precede the regular meeting.
Published
September 24, 2019

Former Jackman physician assistant indicted by Somerset County grand jury

Indicted for manslaughter and operating under the influence was Jocelyn Jones, who was involved in an accident that resulted in the death of Michael Handy of Harmony in February.
Published
September 21, 2019

Collateral damage: Farmington tenants piece lives back together after explosion

The blast that shook the Farmington community Monday, leaving a fire captain dead and seven others injured, also left 30 people homeless who lived in 11 mobile homes in a park near the LEAP Inc. building.