Oxford, Otisfield, Casco and Poland have waterfront stakes in Thompson Lake.
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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Harrison family broadcasts its distance learning experiences
Emma (11), Kali (9) and Ben (6) Palmer took to the airwaves to document their education while sheltering at home.
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Harrison voters OK spending, policies, ordinances
Ballots were cast at the polls instead of at a public meeting.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
SAD 17 school, technical, adult ed budgets easily pass
Oxford Hills voters approve the district’s $42.9 million package by 70%. The adult and vocational education budgets were also overwhelmingly passed.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Lack of volunteer fire fighters affecting Oxford
On Independence Day, multiple emergencies in a short span highlight the challenges facing public safety in Oxford. Paris Fire Department had to respond to to a fireworks-related house fire and car accident when short-handed Oxford was called to a medical emergency.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
WOXO to return, thanks to Stan Bennett
The former morning show host at FRANK 107.5 is purchasing Gleason Radio Group’s five local stations and properties in Norway and Mexico. WOXO 92.7 and 100.7 will return to the airwaves the first week of August.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
It’s never too early for Christmas!
NORWAY — Tom Hoy decorates his Norway home for every holiday. Every single one. A few weeks ago as he began to take down his annual Independence Day displays, he decided it was time to shake up the tradition. “I asked my wife,” Hoy said. “What do you say we decorate for Christmas in July […]
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
SAD 17 leader outlines plan to reopen schools next month
Superintendent Rick Colpitts stipulates virus must be on downward trajectory.
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SAD 17 outlines plan to reopen schools next month
Superintendent Rick Colpitts stipulates virus must be on downward trajectory before reopening.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford considers handling properties with unpaid taxes
Fire chief advises about broken equipment, staffing issue