Although mill officials say they are pleased with the support from Gov. Janet Mills, they still have reservations related to the recent draft denial for the water quality certification for the Shawmut Dam, which is up for relicensing.
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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Gov. Mills says she ‘will not allow’ Skowhegan’s Sappi paper mill to close over recent dam concerns
The governor made the comments amid worry that the state would require the Shawmut Dam on the Kennebec River to be removed, which in turn would lead to the closure of the nearby Sappi mill.
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Hartland man pleads guilty to aggravated attempted murder charges in 2019 shootout with police
The prosecution will seek a life sentence for Richard Murray-Burns, 31, when the sentencing hearing is held in November.
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COVID vaccine clinic on tap alongside Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival next week
The announcement of the new pop-up clinic by Skowhegan’s hospital comes as the state sees a surge in cases of COVID-19 as the more contagious delta variant of the virus continues to spread.
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Hartland man expected to plead guilty to aggravated attempted murder
Richard Murray-Burns, 31, is charged with shooting at police in December 2019, including Officer Timothy Hinton of the Waterville Police Department. Hinton was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
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Madison man who died after car went into river remembered for his commitment to community
Gary Ward, 86, died Thursday after his SUV went into the Kennebec River in Anson.
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Madison man, 86, dies after SUV backs into Kennebec River in Anson, police say
Gary Ward died at the scene, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Parents will decide whether children go masked at Madison schools, officials say
The superintendent said that following guidance from the CDC, the recommendation has been made to mask up in schools, but administrators have opted to “take the politics out of it by giving the parents the option.”
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Amid shouts and anger from parents, Skowhegan-area school board requires masks for first weeks of school
Parents demanded that the board respect their wishes to not require students to mask up when returning to school next month, but the board ultimately sided with the superintendent’s recommendation to proceed with caution and begin the school year wearing masks.
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Former Jackman physician’s assistant sentenced to 7 years in prison for sexually assaulting 2 child patients
Gerald Keenan, now 67, will start to serve a seven-year sentence at Maine State Prison in Warren.