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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.

Local & State

Central Maine towns do not support amendment to state’s plan for Kennebec River

by Taylor Abbott April 6, 2021April 7, 2021

Skowhegan, Norridgewock and Madison have all submitted letters to the Maine Department of Marine Resources opposing the amendment.

Skowhegan man charged after being shot last week by deputy in Norridgewock

by Taylor Abbott April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Trever A. Caouette, 24, has been charged with two counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, which officials said was a handgun.

Local & State

Firefighters fight blaze with fire extinguishers at former paper mill in Madison

by Taylor Abbott March 31, 2021April 1, 2021

Multiple crews responded to a second-alarm fire at Timber Pure Technologies that occupies the former Madison Paper mill.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Madison tomato grower must pay $337,000 in back wages, penalties following investigation

by Taylor Abbott March 30, 2021March 31, 2021

U.S. Department of Labor recovers more than $245,000 in back wages for 117 employees of Backyard Farms.

Local & State

Police decline to provide additional details on officer-involved shooting in Norridgewock

by Taylor Abbott March 29, 2021March 30, 2021

Trever Caouette, 24, of Skowhegan underwent surgery Friday morning at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after being shot by Deputy Michael Lyman of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, according to officials.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Maine’s Supreme Court votes to uphold Clinton teen’s sentence

by Taylor Abbott March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

Timothy Silva, the driver of a vehicle that crashed and killed three children, will remain at Long Creek Youth Detention Center until his 21st birthday.