NORWAY — Norway is halfway through the lengthy replacement of its rambling, circa 1940s complex of highway department buildings with a new, modernized public works garage. Androscoggin Bank is financing the construction phase and the town has tapped the federal Rural Development agency for its long-term financing. When the $3.3 million project is complete, Norway […]
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, Bethel, Franklin, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
Rural police departments confront pandemic challenges
REGION — In recent years recruitment and retention for police departments in Maine and across the U.S. has become more and more of a challenge. In Franklin and Oxford counties, local forces have fared a little better than more urban communities. But the pandemic has stalled high school and college law enforcement education, as well […]
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Three Oxford Hills schools remote until Feb. 22
PARIS — SAD 17 continues its efforts to keep COVID-19 outbreaks from Oxford Hills schools. But unfortunately, it requires an aggressive response that includes ongoing quarantines and quickly adjusting to remote learning when necessary. Lately, distance learning has been a consequence of staff shortages more than active cases. With three staff members at Guy E. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
In-person tax prep assistance another casualty of COVID
AARP will not return to Oxford Hills in 2021 due to the pandemic.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
A glimpse to the future: OHCHS senior ready to pack cello, shot put and discus for college
PARIS — As with most kids, the coronavirus has brought continuous delays and frustrations to the life of Megan Bickford of South Paris. During junior year at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, she saw the community Broadway production that she had snagged a leading role in called off. After schools closed down last March Bickford also […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford’s recreation director working to maintain community engagement
The pandemic forced the Station House Community Center to close last year.
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford board sets special hearing on revised marijuana ordinance
Former committee member objects to lack of public notice, process.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
A glimpse into the future: Scott Tibbetts takes the road that diesels travel
The Oxford Hills high school student and former race car driver likes getting under the hood.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Spoke Folks: A community approach to composting, recycling and waste
The new cooperative is a project of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Dollar General open and hiring
PARIS — Dollar General is open for business in South Paris. The discount retailer is located at 259 Main Street, at the former location of Rite Aid. The pharmacy was closed about two years ago when the drug store chain was acquired by its competitor Walgreen’s, which has a store across the street. Dollar General […]