Colleges, including Unity, Thomas, Colby and University of Maine at Augusta, have all postponed their commencement events but are working to reschedule their ceremonies to later dates.
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 police and game wardens respond to bald eagle brawl
No officers were injured while rescuing an injured bald eagle on Dartmouth Street on Friday afternoon.
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Colby College food services, others join with Alfond Youth & Community Center to provide, distribute meals
The Alfond Youth & Community Center is able to provide 800-1,000 meals on a daily basis with the help of volunteers.
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China teen recovering in hospital after 30-foot fall at Moxie Falls
Antonio Jacobs, 18, is still recovering at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor days after he fell down an embankment at Moxie Falls.
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Skowhegan artisan spreads message of hope during pandemic
Desiree Dubois created three panels, spreading messages of hope and unity, that are on display at the downtown River Roads Artisans Gallery.
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Fire temporarily ceases operations at Willow Lane Farm in Harmony
In a Facebook post, the Magoon family said that no one was injured and no animals were lost and that they would be back in business in a few weeks.
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Bigelow Brewing receives grant to help revitalize Skowhegan building
The Powers, who purchased the old Solon Manufacturing building last fall, are working closely with Artifex and will start looking at visuals of what their building is going to look like.
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Skowhegan police looking for suspect in Friday morning hit and run
Officer Tifani Warren responded to the call at 7:41 a.m. Friday morning after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign.
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Skowhegan hospital closes rehab unit after ‘small cluster’ tests positive for COVID-19
The chief nursing officer at the Redington-Fairview General Hospital confirmed that the unit has been closed while staff who may have been exposed to the virus self-quarantine and the facility is cleaned.
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Birthing centers around central Maine adjusting to deliveries during pandemic
As more information becomes available, doctors assure patients that they will continue to work within CDC guidelines and keep their patients and staff as safe as possible.