Under the direction of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention, the two classrooms will be quarantined, with 47 students and nine staff members sent home.
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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Investigators: COVID-19 cleaning product made some employees ill at New Balance factory in Skowhegan
Employees in Skowhegan return to work Thursday as company officials say the cleaning product has been removed from all New Balance factories.
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Employee tests positive for COVID-19 in Skowhegan-area school district
Superintendent Jon Moody sent a notice out on Wednesday saying that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 and that the individual has been home and had no contact with students this week.
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New York police arrest man wanted after high speed chase with officers in central Maine
Skowhegan police say that Dayshawn Middleton, 29, was arrested on Sunday in Bronx, New York.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Incumbent Farrin faces challenger Swain in Skowhegan-area Senate District 3
Bradlee Farrin, an incumbent, says that he hopes to continue to advocate for rural Mainers if reelected next week.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Man arrested weeks after allegedly assaulting teenage girl in Skowhegan, police say
Jason Rossi of Cornville turned himself in to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office on Monday afternoon after a warrant was issued for his arrest weeks earlier.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine CDC ends investigation at Madison nursing home after 28 days with no new COVID-19 cases
Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center, which had violated federal requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19, has had a revised plan of correction deemed acceptable by state officials.
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Skowhegan residents to vote on public safety building options
Several options are on the table for voters, including having both facilities under the same roof or to house them separately.
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Skowhegan-area school district to receive $2.4 million coronavirus relief funding
The additional funding will provide money for student and staff support, school administration, personal protective equipment, operations maintenance, transportation, food service and community services.
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Officials: 5 hospitalized after report of chemical exposure at New Balance factory in Skowhegan
Authorities were still trying to determine Thursday afternoon what chemical caused breathing difficulty and eye irritation for 25-30 employees inside the New Balance factory.