Maine Rural Water Association is now handling West Paris Water District’s accounting and customer service functions, as the utility seeks to stabilize its finances by more aggressively collecting customer fees and adjusting its rates for the first time in years.
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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West Paris 4H ambassador works to promote mental health awareness
Soran Adams is using the skills he has learned and contacts he has made through the 4H Agricultural Ambassador Program to promote youth mental health.
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OHCHS announces class of 2025’s top graduating seniors
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has announced the top five percent of students from the class of 2025. Senior graduation will be held June 7 starting at 7 p.m., at the Gouin Athletic Complex on Alpine Street, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, ceremonies will be moved to the OHCHS gymnasium. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Jill Bartash named principal of Hebron Station School
Jill Bartash’s transfer from Central Office to Hebron Station School means SAD 17 now has a vacancy for curriculum director.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford to vote on $6.6M budget, $3M road bond June 7
Residents will also be asked to decide between open vote at annual town meetings or changing to closed ballot.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills school board votes to close another elementary school
Waterford and Harrison students from pre-K to second grade currently enrolled at Waterford Memorial School will attend school in Harrison next year, uniting them with third to sixth graders at Harrison Elementary School.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Residents approve Oxford Hills school budget at validation meeting
The $54.4 million budget now goes out to referendum June 10.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Oxford Hills
West Paris voters are clear: 91% say close Agnes Gray school
The $4 million-$6 million burden of fixing up and the annual $1 million cost to operate the school would have fallen solely on West Paris residents.
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Buckfield Jr-Sr High School announces its top 2025 grads
BUCKFIELD — Buckfield Junior-Senior High School has announced its 2025 list of top graduating seniors. Graduation ceremonies will be held June 13 at the high school. Commencement starts at 6 p.m.
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For Otisfield vet, Honor Flight more than a weekend trip
A Vietnam veteran’s recent Honor Flight Maine journey helped unlock grief carried for more than half a century.