A farmers’ market takes place every Friday evening at the Alan Day Community Gardens, featuring food grown at the garden.
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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Hometown kiddos take Kiddie Peddle Tractor Pull title
The pull was done in two heats, but interrupted when one of the tractors lost a wheel and had to be repaired. Another delay occurred when a very young entrant got cold feet at the start line and she refused to climb on her tractor.
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Volunteers needed for Oxford’s recreation committee
OXFORD — After an Oxford resident approached selectmen earlier this month about the possibility of starting daytime children’s programs through the Recreation Department, the board has asked Director Patty Hesse to restart the town’s recreation committee to study the idea. Heather Langelier had spoken with officials in both Poland and Harrison about their programs and […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Harrison solar farms on pause — for now
Once completed, the two arrays will provide power to more than 600 residences.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford Town Office goes on the market Friday
Without a real estate appraisal in hand, the listing will state “accepting offers.”
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Livestock vets in short supply but 3 serve Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills has the benefit of not one but two young vets who have joined longstanding practitioner Dr. Matt Holden at his veterinary hospital in South Paris.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Youth mentoring pilot helps kids aspire to community connections, adventures
Aspirations Incubator is in its third year of a six-year pilot project for rural youth. SAD 44 is one of six Maine groups participating, led by Bryant Pond’s 4-H Center’s Lyndsey Smith.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Parents object to Oxford Hills Middle School yearbook cover with political messages
Advertising for yearbook orders did not show political messages printed on the front and back.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
SAD 17 ups its online accessibility
PARIS — With a new superintendent at the helm, Oxford Hills School District is expanding its social media presence. Dr. Monica Henson’s first day on the job was July 1. The next day, a Friday, she announced on SAD 17’s Facebook page that she was launching a weekly live-stream called “Friday Facts,” where every Friday […]
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Parents object to Oxford Hills Middle School yearbook cover with political messages
Advertising for yearbook orders did not show political messages printed on the front and back.