An Oxford man rejoiced over the recovery of one beloved dog while mourning the death of another, weeks after the two were lost in the aftermath of a car accident.
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.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Walkthrough of closed West Paris school canceled after break-in, vandalism discovered
After a breach at the closed Agnes Gray Elementary School, the public was not allowed to enter the building.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Five to vie for two Oxford select board seats
Selectman Caldwell Jackson, who has served as a selectman for 19 years since 1993, is not running for reelection.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford closes book on property abatement requests
Assessor Colleen Halse told selectmen she expects a much smoother process in the coming fiscal year.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
New Oxford Hills Middle School to be built at its existing complex
It is estimated a new school will cost about $80 million.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Ella Pelletier scores OHCHS’ MPA Principal’s Award
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Paul Bickford has announced that senior Ella Pelletier is this year’s recipient of the 2025 MPA Principal’s Award. The award is given given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Ella Pelletier is a rare student who lights up the room with her […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills’ proposed school budget up 8.4%
Maine School Administrative District 17 will lose more than $1 million in state funding next year even as operating costs continue to climb.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills’ proposed school budget up 8.4%
Maine School Administrative District 17 will lose more than $1 million in state funding next year even as operating costs continue to climb.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford nixes proposal for full-time fire department
Overall spending will drop almost $344,000 due to cuts in capital purchasing.