The Board of Assessors met on Thursday after an error was spotted in setting the tax rate earlier this month.
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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Crossroads Landfill introduces project to extend life of Norridgewock facility to 2041
The project, called Phase 14, will implement initiatives such as textile diversion, hazardous material diversion and composting.
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Assessors to correct error in Skowhegan property tax rate
Taxpayers advised to hold off payment until the error is corrected while those who have paid will have the amount credited to their account.
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Community funds to help Farmington residents victimized by the explosion
The American Red Cross of Maine is assisting 17 people who have been displaced by Monday’s explosion to make sure that their immediate needs are being met.
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In Farmington explosion’s aftermath, 30 people seek new housing
Eleven homes have been destroyed after the LEAP building exploded yesterday morning, leaving 30 people homeless.
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Fire captain killed, 6 other firefighters injured in propane explosion in Farmington
A maintenance worker, who was also seriously injured, is credited with getting several people to safety just before the blast, which also destroyed 11 mobile homes.
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Red Sand Project fills Skowhegan sidewalk cracks as reminder of human trafficking
The downtown rotary became the palette for roving artists to spread their message about human trafficking and the need for people to be aware of its existence even in Somerset County.
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Motorcyclists lead fundraising ride for teen-parent program in Waterville
The fundraiser, done in concert with Low XII Maine chapters of Widows Sons Masonic Riders and the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, is raising money and supplies to support the Sharon Abram Teen Parent School.
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Skowhegan hosts meeting to gather feedback on 2nd bridge feasibility study
Tuesday night’s meeting brought out approximately 60 community members, a majority of whom expressed support for adding a new bridge to town.
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Skowhegan, state to host public meeting on bridge feasibility study
The meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center following the Board of Selectmen meeting.