In lieu of an in-person sit-down meal, volunteers at the Alfond Youth & Community Center prepared 1,500 individual Thanksgiving dinners that were handed out Saturday afternoon.
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 schools officials look for remote learning options for students
The district began the school year with no mask mandate and did not plan for remote learning, but now masks are required and officials are reviewing remote options for students who must quarantine.
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Police issue alert for missing Norridgewock man
Graham Lacher, 37, was last seen Thursday leaving a home on Waterville Road in Norridgewock, Maine State Police said.
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Tradition continues as Madison brings Thanksgiving to area seniors
Students and staff members at Madison Area Memorial High School spend Thursday preparing and delivering nearly 250 meals across Anson, Madison and Starks.
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Man suspected of burglary arrested in Skowhegan following foot chase
David McGregor Jr. of Skowhegan is charged with failure to stop for a law enforcement officer and refusing to submit to arrest.
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Company finalizing financial package to launch manufacturing operation at former Madison mill
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.
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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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Anson uses federal COVID-19 relief aid to pay bonuses to first responders
The town spends $70,600 of $250,000 in federal funds to pay bonuses to members of the Anson Fire Department and Anson-Madison-Starks Ambulance Service.
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A Solon landmark gets new owners — and a much-needed facelift
Thanks to a lot of TLC, a now-dilapidated but storied hotel in Solon is on its way to reopening next year.