Taylor Abbott
Kennebec Journal
Portland, ME, United States
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Skowhegan River Park project receives $4.9 million federal earmark for construction
The latest funding announced for the project is a giant step toward meeting the estimated $8.6 million cost for the first phase of the work along the Kennebec River in downtown Skowhegan. → Read More
Crowd gathers for 50th East Benton fiddler’s festival at Littlefield Farm
Hundreds of festivalgoers set up chairs, tents and blankets on the field facing the stage, listening to bluegrass music and contests, while enjoying food trucks on the fiddle hill. → Read More
Residents voice opposition to Madison affordable housing project
A majority of people who attended a public hearing Tuesday were critical of the housing plans because they believe the project will erode their quality of life. → Read More
Open Farm Day spotlights, celebrates Maine agriculture
Annual event is part of Real Maine's agritourism initiative, and features open house events at farms across the state. → Read More
Developers seek feedback on proposal for 42-unit apartment projects in Madison
The proposed apartments would be constructed at a town-owned site that was once home of the Weston Avenue School and more recently was home to Maine School Administrative District 59's administrative offices until closing in 2012. → Read More
Developers seek feedback on proposal for 42-unit apartment projects in Madison
The proposed apartments would be constructed at a town-owned site that was once home of the Weston Avenue School and more recently was home to Maine School Administrative District 59's administrative offices until closing in 2012. → Read More
Somerset County grand jury indicts Madison man who authorities say was trafficking in illicit drugs
Jonathan A. Charron was one of 16 people named in indictments handed up this week by the grand jury. → Read More
Judge orders man charged in death of Skowhegan woman be held without bail
Jason Servil, 19, of Boston, is being held at the Somerset County Jail following his arrest Saturday on charges that he caused the death of 20-year-old Alice Abbott. → Read More
Multivehicle crash in Fairfield sends three to hospital
Four people injured Sunday morning at intersection of Norridgewock Road and Wood Street, according to police. → Read More
Man fatally shot by deputy at Newport campground was staying there with his family, owner says
Stephen Bossom, 35, was working part time at Sebasticook Lake Campground with his wife, Abbie, when Bossom, armed with a gun, had a confrontation Friday with a deputy from the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, according to the campground's owner and law enforcement officials. → Read More
Police: Massachusetts man, 19, charged in murder of Skowhegan woman
Jason Servil faces charge in death of Alice Abbott, 20, according to officials. → Read More
Skowhegan parents push for action after complaints of racism lodged with school officials
The complaints are the latest to be made by minority families in central Maine and school district administrators say they're being taken seriously as part of an investigative process that can involve outside agencies. → Read More
Skowhegan man pleads guilty to defrauding federal pandemic loan program
Nathan Reardon, 44, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Bangor to misusing money provided by the Paycheck Protection Program. → Read More
Madison man charged in sexual assault case involving child
The arrest Monday of Matthew Jacob, 33, is the second case in recent weeks of a Madison man being charged with unlawful sexual contact involving a child, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office. → Read More
Demonstrators gather in Skowhegan to support abortion rights
Organized by Carly McCabe, 16, the rally on the Margaret Chase Smith Bridges opposes U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion. → Read More
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences hosts Summer Celebration
Demonstrations, live music and food trucks are part of gathering at charter school in Hinckley, where classes remain in session through July. → Read More
Skowhegan officials hold ceremony marking start of work on new public safety building
The police and fire departments have operated for years in cramped quarters, but that will eventually change as town officials on Tuesday held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of a new complex. → Read More
MSAD 54 residents approve plan for $75 million elementary school in Skowhegan
The consolidated school will combine three existing schools and part of another elementary school in the district, and the state will cover nearly 95% of the cost. → Read More
Skowhegan voters adopt $15.7 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
The budget includes the largest single payment the town will make on the planned public safety building, for which construction will begin later this month. → Read More
Mount View High School graduates celebrated for ‘determination and pure grit’
During a ceremony at the school gymnasium in Thorndike, 64 students receive diplomas and are hailed for all they have experienced and endured during their high school years. → Read More