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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.

Students gain real-life work experiences as Jobs for Maine’s Graduates programs grow

by Taylor Abbott February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Students at Skowhegan Area High School share their successes from the school’s JMG program.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Bigelow Brewing receives downtown Skowhegan grant for building renovations

by Taylor Abbott February 17, 2020February 18, 2020

The $50,000 tax increment financing grant will allow the owners to reroute sewer lines, repair the roof, secure the windows and remove an old boiler.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Town of Anson receives firetruck from Massachusetts fire department

by Taylor Abbott February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

The town received the generous donation from the Newbury Fire Department, where it would have been taken out of service.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Cameras catch intruder, who then leads police on chase through Skowhegan, officials say

by Taylor Abbott February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Derek J. Nickerson was caught on security cameras inside his former spouse’s house and was charged with multiple offenses after police chased him down through Skowhegan on Friday.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

School district selects architectural firm to replace North Elementary School in Skowhegan

by Taylor Abbott February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

The same architect that has previously worked with the district was recommended by the building committee and approved by the board at Thursday night’s board meeting.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Skowhegan area school district’s search for new mascot garners 1,500 suggestions

by Taylor Abbott February 13, 2020February 14, 2020

Gathering ideas for a new team name is the start of a multistep process sanctioned by the Maine School Administrative District 54 board last fall after the “Indians” nickname and mascot were retired.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan Police Department now fully staffed

by Taylor Abbott February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Two officers with experience from throughout Somerset and Kennebec counties were sworn in Tuesday night.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan detective one of 25 selected nationwide to attend Secret Service training

by Taylor Abbott February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

Detective Sgt. Kelly Hooper, who has worked in law enforcement for 30 years, will attend a weeklong course at which she will receive training in forensic analysis and investigative methods.