A series of Facebook posts called out the town manager after signs were posted saying the town would be observing Columbus Day and an ill-timed joke about having to work on Indigenous Peoples Day.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
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.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Tenants try to regroup after losing mobile homes in Monday’s blast
They were able to recover belongings Thursday, and now the 30 displaced Farmington residents must hunt for places to live.
Posted inLocal & State
In Farmington explosion’s aftermath, 30 people seek new housing
Eleven nearby homes were destroyed when the LEAP agency’s building exploded Monday, leaving the residents homeless.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire captain killed, 6 other firefighters injured in propane explosion in Farmington
A maintenance worker, who was also seriously injured, is credited with getting several people to safety just before the blast, which also destroyed 11 mobile homes.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Red Sand Project fills Skowhegan sidewalk cracks as reminder of human trafficking
The downtown rotary became the palette for roving artists to spread their message about human trafficking and the need for people to be aware of its existence even in Somerset County.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick’s cultural broker smooths the way for new students
Nsiona Nguizani is building a network of resources to help newly arrived asylum-seekers acclimate to the community and school system.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick’s Kate Furbish School on track to open next fall
The $20.3 million project has cleared the halfway mark with no major setbacks.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Harpswell Police Beat: Aug. 30
Arrests 8/21 at 1:01 a.m. Sarah Coito, 29, of Standish, was arrested by Officer Andy Schenk on a charge of operating without a license.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick Police Beat: Aug. 30
Arrests 8/21 at 7:03 p.m. Eric Farnham, 52, of Primrose Lane, was arrested by Lt. Paul Hansen on a warrant. 8/22 at 9:50 p.m. Christopher McKenney, 27, of Baribeau Drive, was arrested by Officer James Fisher on a warrant. 8/23 at 6:06 p.m. Claire Boynton, 25, of Sanford, was arrested by Officer Cory Iles on a charge of […]