Voters will decide on the proposal July 14.
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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Buckfield High School graduates a class of 32
The graduation ceremony will be held outside at the school on June 13 at 2 p.m.
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Oxford sets July 11 for annual town meeting
OXFORD — The annual Town Meeting will be held on July 11 after selectmen approved the date during their meeting Thursday night. Even though social distancing restrictions on public gatherings of 50 or more people may still be in effect, Town Clerk Elizabeth Olsen was directed to hold that date and plan to accommodate a […]
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Waterford entrepreneur aids reopening businesses
WATERFORD — Maine’s self-employed have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite early assurances to the contrary, most applying for unemployment assistance programs have been denied if they have been able to get that far in the process at all. And as the services and products offered by independents business owners tend more towards […]
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Oxford’s Asselin to retire at year’s end
OXFORD — After a public service career spanning 45 years over three Maine communities, Oxford Town Manager Butch Asselin has announced his retirement. He will step down effective January 1, 2021. “It seemed like a good time,” said Asselin. “I’ll be 66 in August. I plan to evaluate what’s next and enjoy life going forward.” […]
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Education Exchange needs businesses to join virtual job fair
PARIS — COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of education in Maine including career development programs. Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange, a nonprofit organization within SAD 17, is working to continue its mission of bringing students and employers together through its first virtual job fair. The virtual job fair replaces the traditional one-day event that […]
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SAD 17 directors to vote on 2020-21 budget next week
Teacher salary adjustments, health insurance expenses and post-pandemic supports add $1.9 million to next year’s budget.
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Double dip: businesses support community by supporting other businesses
NORWAY — As COVID-19 continues its unpredictable spread it also has left acts of kindness and love in its wake. Local businesses have been buoyed by their customers. Neighbors have stepped up to look out for and provide assistance to each other. Educators have worked tirelessly to invent new ways to engage students during an […]
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Dental care complicated amid COVID-19 restrictions
NORWAY — Oxford Hills Dental Care reopened its doors on May 20. The solo practice of Maurice Convey, DDM, it also employs two dental hygienists, two dental assistants and an office manager. Convey had to lay off his entire staff back on March 16. His five employees were able to collect unemployment during the […]
