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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.

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  • Published
    July 3, 2019

    Freeport Police Beat: July 11

    Arrests 7/5 at 10:06 p.m. William Kimball Jr., 37, of Portland, was arrested by Officer Emily Lopez on a probation hold. Summonses 7/5 at 11:17 p.m. Cheyanne Tuplin, 26, of Portland, was issued a summons by Officer Emily Lopez on a charge of operating with a suspended registration. Fire calls 6/29 at 3:04 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on […]

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    July 3, 2019

    Brunswick Police Beat: July 12

    Arrests 7/1 at 7:36 a.m. Shaun Tanner, 28, of Josephine Lane, was arrested by Officer Brandon Curtis on a warrant. 7/1 at 10:58 a.m. Jesse Watts, 35, of Topsham, was arrested by Officer Christopher Balestra on a warrant. 7/2 at 7:37 p.m. Tamara Murphy, 37, of Theodore Drive, was arrested by Officer Brandon Curtis on charges of violating […]

  • Published
    July 2, 2019

    Brunswick enacts limited smoking, vaping ban for some public places

    The Town Council hopes events at places like the Town Mall will be safer and free of second-hand smoke.

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    July 2, 2019

    Brunswick Police Beat: July 5

    Summonses: 6/24 at 11:49 p.m. Bradley Byrnes, 19, of Topsham, was issued a summons by Officer Joshua Bernier on a charge of operating without a license. 6/26 at 12:59 p.m. Katherine Flore, 40, of Williamston, Michigan, was issued a summons by Officer Whitney Burns on a charge of attaching false plates. 6/27 at 6:05 p.m. George Pickering, 72, […]

  • Published
    July 2, 2019

    Harpswell nurse massages her side business to help homeless teens

    Liz Stamey intends to continue donating proceeds from her massage therapy business to help those in need.

  • Published
    July 1, 2019

    Freeport Police Beat: July 5

    Arrests 6/26 at 8:25 p.m. Robert Fraser, 35, of Westbrook, was arrested by Sgt. Matthew Moorhouse on charges of operating under the influence and operating a vehicle without a license. Fire calls: 6/24 at 11:16 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on Gurnet Road. 6/24 at 11:48 a.m. Motor vehicle accident on Topsham Fair Mall Road. 6/26 at 8:25 p.m. Motor […]

  • Published
    July 1, 2019

    Harpswell Police Beat: July 5

    No arrests were reported from June 25 to July 1.

  • Published
    June 26, 2019

    Brunswick planners approve permit for medical marijuana storefront

    Midcoast Elevated will offer sales of extracts, edibles, flowers, lotions and an array of CBD products.

  • Published
    June 26, 2019

    Brunswick veterans plaza receives $25K donation from Bowdoin College

    The donation puts the plaza closer to its $250,000 fundraising goal, with the hope of opening in 2020.

  • Published
    June 26, 2019

    Harpswell Police Beat: June 28

    No arrests or summonses were reported from June 17-24.