Amber Lynch plans to major in mechanical engineering with a minor in aviation. She flies single-engine planes and does mechanic work on them.
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 inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 sends $43.9 million budget to voters
Directors unanimously approved the budget, which will be decided on by residents June 8.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Verizon granted conditional approval to build cell tower
OTISFIELD — Otisfield’s Planning Board met on April 13 for further review of Verizon Wireless’ application for a cell tower to be built at 264 Bell Hill Road. The property is owned by Ronald Balistreri, who has a lease agreement with Verizon. Scott Anderson of Verrill Dana Law attended to represent the applicant during the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway gymnast balancing life with eye toward Olympics
Victoria Sessions, 10, has years of experience and big plans.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford’s school resource officer happy to be in the classroom
Steven Cronce said he was meant for the job.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Pelletier promoted to VP at OHCHS
PARIS — While school districts, including SAD 17 grapple with the pressures of the pandemic on staffs, Oxford Hills has tapped two of its own with promotions. Tara Pelletier, currently vice-principal at Oxford Hills Middle School, has been named vice-principal for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, effective July 1. She replaces John Springer, who is […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
A glimpse to the future: Cassidy MacIsaac never shies away from change
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior Cassidy MacIsaac is no stranger to making adjustments and making them work for her. MacIsaac enrolled at Oxford Hills Tech School’s engineering and architectural design class her sophomore year. But when asked if her plans are to become an architect, she laughed and said, “actually, no.” She is […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
New owners check in to Norway motel
Vincent and Michelle Williams, self-proclaimed house flippers, have set their sights on Norway’s Inn Town Motel. They will move from Bridgton to Norway to manage it in person.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford sewer rates to remain unchanged
Selectmen unanimously agreed with the treatment plant’s superintendent.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Hills school board debates transgender athletes’ rights
The phrase “strongly oppose” is used by directors on both sides of the issue.