Nicole Carter
Staff Writer
Nicole joined Sun Journal’s Western Maine Weeklies group in 2019 as a staff writer for the Franklin Journal and Livermore Falls Advertiser. Later she moved over to the Advertiser Democrat where she covers Oxford Hills communities and School Administrative District 17. She seizes every opportunity to research and write about local history and she enjoys writing features that leave readers with a smile. Nicole graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Maine with a B.A. in history and concentration in creative writing. She held audience development and marketing positions at several Maine-based trade media companies in the Portland area before taking on community news. When not working she is an avid reader and fiber artist and enjoys observing local wildlife, from snakes and blue frogs to large game and carnivores. She and her husband, Greg, share their secluded homestead in Peru with an assortment of cats, dogs, alpacas and chickens.
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New members join Paris Select Board at end of tumultuous year
Scott Buffington is a former selectman who has been critical of Paris’ budgets and finances. Rob Federico Sr. is Norway’s former police chief.
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Six Paris candidates square off in Dec. 2 special election
After two resignations, Paris’ select board was left with the minimum needed for a quorum to conduct business. A special election to fill out the five-member panel will be held Tuesday at Paris Town Office, 4-8 p.m.
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After recent teen suicides, Oxford Hills puts new emphasis on prevention
A recently planted ‘yellow tulip project’ garden and an upcoming free educational dinner and workshop are just two ways community stakeholders have partnered to support at risk youth, family and friends.
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Oxford Hills eyes old Bessey Motors for future bus garage
The school district is pursuing due diligence to transform the former dealership to a bus garage, storage, office space and classrooms for adult and alternative ed programs.
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West Paris acquires Agnes Gray school in decisive vote
Residents spoke up for, and laid claim to, a shuttered elementary school during a weekend meeting.
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Paris to hold special election Dec. 2 to fill 2 vacant select board seats
The Select Board needs to fill the seats vacated by Matthew Brackett in September and Michael Bailey in October in order to continue management of town affairs and finances.
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Following suspension, Paris highway director resigns
James Hutchinson was placed on paid administrative leave Oct. 20 after the Maine Department of Environmental Protection cited Paris for erosion of repaired roads.