Belfast-based GO Lab Inc. a building products manufacturer and closed on the former Madison Paper Industries mill in 2019 in a $1.9 million deal.
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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Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say
Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
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Skowhegan man, 69, injured after accidentally firing handgun while driving
Police said a preliminary investigation determined Russell Madore of Skowhegan was traveling south on Madison Avenue when his gun discharged.
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Fewer candidates, and less qualified ones, lead to staffing woes for central Maine fire stations
The fire chief in Skowhegan, Shawn Howard, says he has 15 openings for firefighters, and he’s not confident he can fill them all anytime soon.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Mount View High School teacher arrested on several charges following Waterville altercation, police say
Karina Beadling, 39, was with her 7-year-old daughter last week when she was taken into custody after Beadling confronted an ex-boyfriend, officials say.
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Cause of log home explosion in Embden remains under investigation
Tamara McLean, 45, was injured in the Oct. 15 blast at 199 Bert Berry Road.
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Man, 66, found dead following motorcycle crash in Skowhegan
Police say a resident of Bigelow Hill Road discovered Michael Turner’s body Sunday morning.
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Madison tomato grower repeatedly violated federal laws with hiring practices, report found
A federal investigation determined Backyard Farms had a practice of dismissing domestic workers to make room for incoming foreign workers between 2017-2019.
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Death of Canaan teen by suicide leads to outpouring of support
A fundraiser Thursday at The Miller’s Table restaurant in Skowhegan was held to honor 18-year-old Nico Lovell-Mahan, who died in May.
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At least 1 person hurt in Embden house explosion
A log home caught fire after an explosion Friday afternoon. Emergency personnel from several agencies were en route to the scene, authorities said.