The town’s new tax rate has dropped 12.6% from the previous year because the state reimburses the town for exemptions the mill receives under the Business Equipment Tax Exemption program.
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Mid-Maine Technical Center seeing early success in Outdoor Leadership program
The program gives students an opportunity to learn skills that will prepare them both for the workforce and a four-year college program.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
L.L. Bean partners with Husson University on employee MBAs
The onsite program will let workers pursue a degree in business administration while on the job.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell author tackles biography of journalist John Reed
Kenneth Chutchian, a history teacher and former journalist, sees parallels to today’s political climate.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick teacher entering 51st, final year in education
Charles Gordon intends to travel, spend time at his camp and “play a little more golf.”
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Therapy dogs make good listeners for Brunswick library’s young readers
Curtis Memorial Library hopes to continue Read-to-Me Dogs into the school year.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick to hire cultural broker, establish fund for asylum-seekers
Town councilors are optimistic about establishing a strong immigrant community.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport leads worldwide effort to improve soil health, reduce climate change
A collaboration with researchers, technology companies, food businesses and farmers hopes to gather information about millions of acres of farmland.