The Sweet Dreams Project, led by teacher Debora Tanner, seeks to ensure more than 425 children and teenagers find presents under the tree this Christmas.
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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New Portland woman celebrates 103rd birthday
Surrounded by members of six generations of her family, Roseilla ‘Rosie’ Pinkham blew out her birthday candles and shared stories and the love she has for her family.
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Former Skowhegan selectwoman, Morning Sentinel reporter found dead in single-vehicle rollover, police say
Darla Pickett died Tuesday after emergency crews responded to a report of a wreck on Cowette Street in Skowhegan. She was 76.
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Fire destroys vacant outbuilding in Madison
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating blaze at 232 Bagley Road.
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Skowhegan officials looking for ways to lower construction costs for new public safety building
The problem facing the town is that voters earlier approved about $9 million for the project but bids on the work far exceeded that amount.
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Three charged after Skowhegan search yields stolen firearms, fentanyl and other illicit drugs, police say
Those charged include Roger Lloyd Jr., 24, and Dakota Merril, 19, whose Skowhegan apartment was searched Wednesday, according to officials.
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Dozens of car wrecks reported in central Maine as roads become slick with snow
Only about 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across the region Wednesday, but it was enough to make for dangerous driving conditions.
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Palmyra man, 70, dies in head-on collision after car crosses centerline
William Grant was pronounced dead at the scene on Badgerboro Road in Palmyra.
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Tensions between Skowhegan leaders boil over as town manager accused of being deceptive
Town Manager Christine Almand said it was never her intention to mislead selectmen, who took turns during a meeting Tuesday attacking one another.
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Madison officials consider changes to how Sheriff’s Office covers town
Town’s Select Board met last month with Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster to discuss a restructuring plan, but the board decided against making a decision in the middle of the fiscal year.