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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PublishedNovember 22, 2023
And then you go home … Mental health support has become important factor of public safety jobs
In their own words, first responders from Oxford Hills describe the toughest personal impacts of their work and what it takes to get through the worst days.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2023
‘Just 2 kids from Maine’ get a raucous welcome at Otisfield book fair
Overheard in the Otisfield Community School gymnasium following a visit from a former New England Patriot: “Matt gave us just what we needed to hear!”
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PublishedNovember 22, 2023
Norway stalker rearrested before the ink on plea deal dries
Anthony Aldrich violated bail conditions related to stalking charges of teen girls, pled guilty to one charge, and was arrested for violating two no trespassing orders in a span of days.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2023
Developer plans to create apartments for seniors in former Oxford woolen mill
The Caleb Group of Massachusetts announces $32 million project for 70-plus apartments.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2023
State permanently closes Scribner’s Bridge in Harrison
The bridge connects the towns of Harrison and Otisfield.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Lights Out Gallery in Norway reeling in diverse artists, makers, community
NORWAY — If it is Wednesday in Norway, free lunch awaits anyone willing to roll up their sleeves and volunteer on various community projects at Lights Out Gallery on Tannery Street. Meals to feed volunteer crews are prepared by artist and Norway resident Georgia Ryan, who is working at at the gallery through an Americorps […]
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
SAD 17 workshop demonstrates complexities of school construction
The needs of Oxford Hills’ sending towns, its students, and state funding formulas key factors in decisions of SAD 17’s long term future.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Stars & Strikes hosts annual Special Olympics tournament
PARIS — More than 80 Special Olympics athletes took to the lanes at Stars and Strikes to compete in Oxford county’s annual bowling tournament last Friday, with an awards banquet and dance following at the The American Legion Post 72. The tournament is organized by the county’s Special Olympics area managers, Rhonda Lausier and Ashly […]
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
SAD 17 board approves 3 policy readings; strikes 1
Four policy readings were approved as recommended by SAD 17’s policy committee.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Veterans info fair part of South Paris ceremonies
Groups will share information about health and support benefits available to all honorably discharged veterans.
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