Somerset County Chief Deputy James Ross, Detective Michael Ross and Deputy Joseph Jackson were cleared by the Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday following a review of the deadly shootings in 2017.
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 teacher speaks out against suspension, threatens lawsuits
Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.
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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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Skowhegan receiving second electric vehicle charging station from settlement, highlighting statewide push
The DC charging stations, located in the Hannaford parking lot in Skowhegan, are waiting to go online and come as Maine officials aim to make charging vehicles more accessible in order to draw in tourists.
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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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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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Collateral damage: Farmington tenants piece lives back together after explosion
The blast that shook the Farmington community Monday, leaving a fire captain dead and seven others injured, also left 30 people homeless who lived in 11 mobile homes in a park near the LEAP Inc. building.
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In Farmington explosion’s aftermath, 30 people seek new housing
Eleven homes have been destroyed after the LEAP building exploded yesterday morning, leaving 30 people homeless.