Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.
Taylor Abbott
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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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.
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Twenty-three Maine communities to get funds for more electric vehicle charging stations
The DC charging stations come as Maine officials aim to make charging vehicles more accessible in order to draw tourists.
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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.
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Broadband summit kicks off at Thomas College in Waterville
The summit includes local officials, state and regional representatives and technical experts discussing ways to improve broadband connectivity in rural Maine.
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Speakers at Margaret Chase Smith Library tell of sexism in politics
During the annual meeting, a former state representative and the executive director of the League of Women Voters addressed their experiences running for office.
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Skowhegan school board launches new mascot-selection process
No decisions were made at Thursday’s meeting, which kicked off the mascot selection process after the school board voted to retire its controversial “Indians” nickname for high school sports teams.
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Winslow building supply facility ravaged by fast-moving fire
The McCormack Building Supply facility, at 8 Lithgow St., was engulfed in flames Friday afternoon as crews scrambled to contain the blaze.
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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.
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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.