The mask mandate passed 8-6, with one board member absent, and came after an hour of comments from the public.
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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Question 1 appears to drive voter turnout in central Maine
A top question for voters statewide Tuesday was whether they wanted to allow Central Maine Power’s $1 billion transmission line project to continue.
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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.
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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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Skowhegan considers how to spend $870,000 in federal relief aid
Municipal department heads made their pitches this week for how the money should be used, with Chief of Police David Bucknam requesting $10,000 bonuses for his officers.
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Somerset County officials work to contain COVID-19 outbreak at county jail
State health officials said Tuesday there were seven cases at the jail, but the sheriff later said 14 people were infected.
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Colby College announces program aimed at budding entrepreneurs
The Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship is expected to launch next year and could increase the college’s presence in downtown Waterville.
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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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Waterville StoryWalk launches along North Street Community Connector Trail
18 panels have been built along a stretch spanning just over half a mile for visitors to promote reading, movement and outside time.