A Starks couple can now move forward with a new camping business enterprise at their alpaca farm. When complete, the campground, will be open for business May 1-Oct. 31.
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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Will people want to camp among alpacas? Starks couple hopes so.
The owners of Sandy River Alpacas have submitted an application to the Starks Planning Board, proposing to add upscale camping accommodations to the site.
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Toddler dies a day after being found unresponsive in Cornville pond, police say
The 2-year-old boy died Wednesday night after he was found by a relative in a small farm pond.
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Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks
The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”
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One dead after collision on Route 2 in Norridgewock
Another person was seriously injured in the wreck Friday morning involving a passenger car and a utility truck.
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Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
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Sappi officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Mills’ pledge to keep Skowhegan mill open amid dam review
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.
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Former Anson fire chief remembered during memorial service Saturday
Gary Ward was remembered on Saturday as a man who committed his life to his family, community and his faith.
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St. Albans man pleads guilty on child sexual assault charge
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said that Ashton McKenney, 22, pleaded guilty this week to three charges, including sexual abuse of a minor, and will serve nine months at the Somerset County Jail in East Madison.
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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.