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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PublishedSeptember 23, 2020
Madison nursing home violated federal requirements to prevent spread of COVID-19, documents say
The Maplecrest nursing home failed to have a system in place for the monitoring of symptoms reported during screening process, according to documents provided by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2020
Skowhegan-area schools’ nickname selection down to 3 finalists
The final vote on the school district’s new mascot will be at the Oct. 8 board of directors meeting.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2020
‘Heartbroken and confused’ resident at Madison nursing home calls for greater transparency amid outbreak
Samantha Paine, who has been living at the Maplecrest facility, says she and other residents are reeling from the isolation and lack of information about containing the outbreak there.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
Community members rally to support patients, staff at Maplecrest in Madison
About 20 vehicles lined up on Heald Street in Madison on Friday afternoon, decorated with expressions of love and support for residents and staff at Maplecrest, where 39 staff and residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and six have died.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
Mascot nickname list narrows as Skowhegan-area school district OKs modified fall sports plan
The district’s soft start plan ends Friday and kindergarten through sixth grade start in-person classes five days a week on Monday, which has some teachers apprehensive about teaching and controlling the increased number under COVID-19 restrictions.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2020
Car parade to support Madison nursing home hit by COVID-19 set for Friday
Community members are rallying to show their support for residents and staff at Maplecrest Nursing Home where a coronavirus outbreak has infected dozens and taken six lives.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2020
Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Two 14-year-olds arrested on burglary, arson charges related to Fairfield car fire
Police say the boy and girl broke into a garage on Davis Road, removed a Hyundai sedan and set the car on fire.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2020
More details come to light of circumstances surrounding Waterville standoff
Waterville police chief Joseph Massey said the department was waiting for the medical examiner’s office to determine the cause of death of a 23-year-old involved in a standoff on Highwood Street.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2020
Skowhegan man dies days after vehicle crash on Middle Road
Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam confirmed Thursday that the 77-year-old man involved in a single-vehicle accident Aug. 20 has died from his injuries.
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