Taylor Abbott

Morning Sentinel

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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Published
March 25, 2022

Steelworkers union reaches contract agreement with Sappi’s Skowhegan mill

The 3-year agreement with United Steelworkers Local 9 covers about 465 workers at the mill and includes a 3% pay increase each year of the contract.
Published
March 24, 2022

Hartland man sentenced for police shootout that left Waterville officer wounded

Richard Murray-Burns was sentenced Thursday in a Skowhegan courtroom to a term amounting to 30 years in prison for the 2019 shooting in which dozens of rounds of gunfire were exchanged during a police chase.
Published
March 23, 2022

Search of Skowhegan home yields counterfeit money, illegal drugs

James Mack, 39, and Ashley Bowman, 33, both of Skowhegan, were charged after more than $5,000 in counterfeit cash was found along with crystal methamphetamine and other drugs, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
Published
March 22, 2022

Anson-Madison Water District officials overcome lockout and gain access to billing, employment records

The district has been struggling to regain control of all systems, software and email after it says a former superintendent changed the passwords in an effort to impair operations.
Published
March 9, 2022

Norridgewock fire chief, whose career spans a half-century, to step down

Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock’s annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.
Published
March 1, 2022

Man identified as suspect in Massachusetts shooting taken into custody in Embden

The U.S. Marshals Service said a federal task force had been tracking Tylor Santos, 29, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, for his role in a January shooting in New Bedford.
Published
February 24, 2022

Union members hold second rally in ongoing contract dispute with Sappi mill management

Workers line Route 201 in Skowhegan to call for a “fairer” contract, after rejecting earlier proposals from the company.
Published
February 23, 2022

Embden man arrested on assault charges after fleeing on snowmobile, getting stuck in river, police say

Brandon R. Grant, 34, of Embden, is charged with refusing to submit to arrest or detention and three counts of assault.
Published
February 23, 2022

Skowhegan board takes symbolic censure vote against selectman over town ethics violations

The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.
Published
February 15, 2022

Sappi union workers rally amid contract negotiations with company

Members of United Steelworkers Local 9 gathered along Route 201 in Skowhegan on Tuesday to make a more visible pitch for higher wages and better benefits.