The four-day fair opens Sept. 15 at the Oxford Fairgrounds.
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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Norway Opera House receives help from old friends
Far-flung bandmates reunite to support Opera House, a venue they played in their youth.
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Otisfield: A fickle partner in Maine’s quest for statehood
Archivist Dr. Jean Hankins of the Otisfield Historical Society discusses the community’s indifference to statehood as Maine celebrates its bicentennial.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Belle, the Oxford Hills therapy dog, knows when someone needs her
Nancy Hohmann and her golden retriever mix Belle are partners in brightening others’ days.
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The chips are down for new vehicle inventories
But a worldwide shortage of computer chips necessary to make cars and trucks operate is not hurting sales.
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Oxford Historical Society opens to the public again
The society and Kay House Museum have been closed since the pandemic.
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Alan Day Community Garden resumes youth leadership program
A farmers’ market takes place every Friday evening at the Alan Day Community Gardens, featuring food grown at the garden.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local News, Uncategorized
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.