Vaccinations are now open to those 16 and older, but 16- and 17-year-olds can receive only a certain type of vaccine and under certain conditions.
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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Skowhegan man charged after being shot last week by deputy in Norridgewock
Trever A. Caouette, 24, has been charged with two counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, which officials said was a handgun.
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Firefighters fight blaze with fire extinguishers at former paper mill in Madison
Multiple crews responded to a second-alarm fire at Timber Pure Technologies that occupies the former Madison Paper mill.
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Madison tomato grower must pay $337,000 in back wages, penalties following investigation
U.S. Department of Labor recovers more than $245,000 in back wages for 117 employees of Backyard Farms.
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Skowhegan-based school district moving closer to site selection for new school construction
Though not set in stone, the district is leaning toward the property where the Margaret Chase Smith School currently stands.
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Police decline to provide additional details on officer-involved shooting in Norridgewock
Trever Caouette, 24, of Skowhegan underwent surgery Friday morning at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after being shot by Deputy Michael Lyman of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, according to officials.
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After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall
Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.
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Skowhegan-area school district looks toward spring events, end-of-year celebrations
Officials in Maine School Administrative District 54 say they are planning a variety of events — including assemblies, prom and other gatherings — with rules for protective masks and social distancing still in force.
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Canaan man injured in single-vehicle crash in Skowhegan
Ed Archer, 56, of Canaan, was injured Thursday when his Toyota Rav 4 struck a guardrail, sending his vehicle into the woods.
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Maine’s Supreme Court votes to uphold Clinton teen’s sentence
Timothy Silva, the driver of a vehicle that crashed and killed three children, will remain at Long Creek Youth Detention Center until his 21st birthday.