Even with restrictions on public gatherings lifted most Oxford Hills recreation directors did not have time to organize community events.
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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Family asks for cards for parents 70th anniversary
Unable to put together the big party they deserve, the couple’s children instead want to fill their home with anniversary cards.
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Independence fighting Revolutionary War veterans from the Oxford Hills
OXFORD HILLS — With much of Oxford Hills missing out on Independence Day events it is appropriate to consider some of the figures who made American independence possible, fighting for it during the American Revolution. After the war, dozens of veterans made their way east to settle the Maine frontier and make their marks on […]
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Otisfield’s appeals board rejects request to overturn cell tower approval
Appeals Board upholds Planning Board’s approval of Verizon Wireless’ application to construct a communications tower off Bell Hill Road in Otisfield.
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Otisfield elects road commissioner for the last time
The role will become an appointed municipal position next year.
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Otisfield to hold annual town meeting Saturday
OTISFIELD — Voters will be asked to vote on a $2.04 million municipal budget at Otisfield’s annual town meeting Saturday. The meeting will start at 9 a.m. at the Community Hall on Route 121. The 26-article warrant also includes election of a selectman, school board director to SAD 17 and road commissioner. Select Board Chairman […]
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OHMS graduates three pods of 8th graders
PARIS — Oxford Hills Middle School held separate ceremonies for its three pods of 251 students graduating to ninth grade. Principal Brian Desilets lead a three hour graduation ceremony last Wednesday. The video can be viewed on OHMS’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OHMSVikings. The class list for Oxford Hills’ class of 2025 is: TEAM ALLAGASH: Mollee […]
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New directors introduced at SAD 17 board meeting
Monday marked the last meeting for outgoing Superintendent Rick Colpitts.
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Oxford board chooses new leaders
Caldwell Jackson and Sharon Jackson elected to chairmanships
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Maine veteran, international athlete and service dog trainer awarded a mortgage-free smart home
Two organizations teamed up to provide the Oxford home. Tunnel to Towers managed contracts, finances and planning logistics. A Soldier’s Journey Home sent volunteers to build the whole thing out in a two-week timeframe.