OXFORD — Oxford is ready for its new town manager, Adam Garland, who officially starts in his new post on Mar. 22. Oxford’s Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the hiring of Garland at its Mar. 4 meeting. Oxford had been searching for a new chief executive since last summer. Currently a resident of Brunswick, Garland […]
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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A Glimpse to the future: OHCHS senior rescues Winter Carnival
OHCHS student body president pulls out the stops—including Zoom, popcorn and burritos—to bring Winter Carnival to the high school despite the pandemic.
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Otisfield Planning Board holds cell tower public hearing
OTISFIELD — Residents of Otisfield will be be able to comment and pose questions about Verizon Wireless’ plans to construct a communications tower on property located at 264 Bell Hill Road at a public hearing on Mar. 23. The planning board approved Verizon’s application at its Feb. 23 meeting. The hearing is scheduled for 6 […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Oxford Casino, hotel bet on a safe reopening
Oxford Casino expands to 50% customer capacity March 26; rehiring laid-off workers and adding new staff.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Paris-based SAD 17 department heads report on pandemic fallout for students
Behavioral challenges are on the rise and school nutrition is has declined.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison teen is self-taught dog trainer
Danielle Bean will major in biology and animal science at USM, with the goal of starting a business.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Community programs for Christmas, winter coats loses location, seeking new ‘home’
Rightstart hopes to find a new site by June but available commercial space for nonprofits in Oxford Hills is tight.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Health, Oxford Hills
Vaccine clinic at Oxford Walmart March 12, 19
OXFORD — Oxford Fire & Rescue will be on hand on at Walmart’s Mar. 12 and Mar. 19 clinic days in support of community vaccinations. Anyone who is in the eligible categories to receive the vaccine may book their appointment using Walmart’s online scheduler. According to Rebecca Thomason, senior manager for Walmart Corporate Communications, appointments […]
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Oxford voters reject lease for town office; approve marijuana businesses
Changes to mobile home and cemetery ordinances easily passed.
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A glimpse to the future: Birding as a lifetime pursuit
OTISFIELD — There are close to 300 bird species found in Maine and Atticus Soehren of Otisfield hopes to eventually document every one. At 18 years he is an avid birder and photographer, working on what hobbyists call the “life list.” “I’m always trying to add to my list,” the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior […]