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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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Skowhegan town manager criticizes selectman’s behavior during meeting as ‘unacceptable’
Town Manager Christine Almand on Wednesday was critical of Selectman Harold Bigelow for lashing out against her and others during a meeting Tuesday while speaking publicly about a private, personnel matter.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
A practice that brought scrutiny to the Anson-Madison Water District seen as common elsewhere
Selling old water lines to scrap dealers and divvying up the money among employees is done by water districts in many parts of the state, water officials say.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
Palmyra man intentionally sets two houses on fire, police say
Aaron Chadbourn, 54, charged with arson after police said he started fires Sunday at residences on Main Street.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2022
Skowhegan selectman under investigation by town following conduct complaints
Selectmen Harold Bigelow says the town probe is an attempt to stop him from being outspoken on issues.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2022
Skowhegan couple charged after fentanyl, cocaine found in SUV, police say
The estimated street value of the drugs was about $60,000, according to police.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2021
Belfast-based company secures $85 million in financing to launch manufacturing operation at Madison mill
GO Lab announced Thursday that Cianbro construction will move forward to install three manufacturing lines at the former Madison Paper Industries complex.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2021
Ex-officials with Anson-Madison Water District collected nearly $12,300 in illegal sales, warrant says
The money was collected from the sale of old utility lines belonging to the district and authorities say only $500 was returned to the district.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2021
Group pushes to preserve artifacts, digitize records that tell Mercer’s history
The latest addition to the Mercer Historical Society’s collection is a violin made by Henry Harris, a longtime resident and well-known violin manufacturer in the late 1800s.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2021
Entire staff of Anson-Madison Water District fired amid theft charges
The head of the Maine Rural Water Association said Tuesday that the association will take over operations of the district after its superintendent and foreman were charged earlier with theft.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2021
Skowhegan to use COVID-19 relief funding to pay holiday bonuses to town employees
Full-time employees to receive $2,000 and part-time employees $1,000 this week with their paychecks.
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