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
May 24, 2022

Removal of art display brings into focus century-old Skowhegan labor strike

Some on social media recently criticized Skowhegan Savings Bank after an art display was removed from the building that depicted a 1907 strike, but the bank says it only sought to have another display featured because it better represented the bank’s history.
Published
May 24, 2022

Public health officials warn of possible hepatitis A exposure at Skowhegan Walmart

A person who worked in the deli section of the store was found to have been sick with the contagious liver disease this month, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Published
May 22, 2022

Colby College graduates hailed for resilience, perseverance

College presents diplomas to about 540 new graduates from 36 states and 23 countries.
Published
May 22, 2022

Police: Body found in Sebasticook River is man last seen in March

Justin Howard, 36, was last seen March 28 when he ran into the river in Clinton.
Published
May 16, 2022

Public water to continue flowing in Moscow after $24,000 utility bill is paid

The Moscow Water District owed the money to the water district in neighboring Bingham, prompting Bingham officials to threaten to end water service to customers in Moscow.
Published
May 15, 2022

Police: Two women die Saturday in Caratunk crash

Jordan Merchant, 25, of Eastbrook and Lindsey Walsh, 28, of Lakeville, Massachusetts, killed when their car hit a tree after making contact with friend’s pickup truck.
Published
May 12, 2022

Hometown burial Saturday for Canaan man killed in World War II

After nearly eight decades, the recently identified remains of Richard G. Salsbury, who was 19 when he died in 1943, to be returned to Canaan to be buried with family members.
Published
May 11, 2022

State agency ‘dismayed’ that plans moving forward to discontinue water service to Moscow

The Office of the Public Advocate in a letter this week to the state Public Utilities Commission expressed concern that the PUC is allowing the Bingham Water District to stop water service next week to people in Moscow because of a dispute over an unpaid $24,000 bill.
Published
May 10, 2022

Police: Vassalboro man killed when SUV leaves road, strikes tree in Skowhegan

Shawn Nutt, 51, may have been distracted by an electronic device Tuesday when his SUV traveled off the Eaton Mountain Road, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam said.
Published
April 11, 2022

Bail set at $1 million for Fairfield man charged with attempted murder in Waterville

Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 29, appeared before a judge Monday in Augusta, during which prosecutors say he fired at least a dozen shots during a domestic dispute.