A public meeting on the proposed expansion of Waste Management’s Crossroads Landfill is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Feb. 11 on Zoom.
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 making progress in planning for new public safety building
Community officials have sat down with architects and engineers to figure out floor spaces and how to fulfill the needs of the fire and police departments.
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Skowhegan’s Redington-Fairview General Hospital prepares for next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations
The next phase includes those 70 or older, adults with high-risk medical conditions and certain front-line workers.
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Maine Grains issues recall on 2,000 pounds of food product
The CEO of the company said that any Organic Yellow Peas sold between Oct. 17, 2019, and Nov. 1, 2020, are being recalled because the product may contain undeclared soybeans.
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Report shows significant lack of quality child care in rural Maine communities
The effects of this need are far-reaching, but a statewide effort to improve the situation could turn around the lives of children in rural areas such as Somerset County.
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Book club friends start community refrigerator to help hungry in Skowhegan
The idea of “freeges,” short for “free food refrigerators,” took root in New York City and has spread across the nation, allowing donors and beneficiaries a veil of anonymity.
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Additional case of COVID-19 reported at Lawrence High School in Fairfield
In a letter on the district’s website posted Friday, the superintendent said that an individual at Lawrence High School has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Skowhegan-area school district looking ahead at sports, new school construction
Superintendent Jon Moody said at Thursday evening’s board of directors meeting that based on the metrics, he believes it likely that sports can continue.
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Multiple departments respond to fire in Cornville
The Deputy Fire Chief said that the garage involved received minor damage as a result of a fire believed to be accidentally caused by a heat lamp.
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House fire in Solon ruled accidental
Officials say occupants of the house at 70 McQuilkin Road were injured Jan. 9 while trying to save their pets.