Town to save money with an SUV package deal and separate purchase for cage and patrol equipment.
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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Oxford Hills honors four educators
One middle school and three elementary school teachers were recognized as Staff Member of the Month,
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Committee chooses site for new Oxford Hills Middle School; announcement pending
Site selection is a complicated process driven by state requirements and the wants and needs of the Oxford Hills community.
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Oxford Hills school superintendent ‘uneasy’ about potential federal funding cuts
Special education and intervention, internet security, internship programs and active shooter preparedness are just a few examples of federal funding impacts education at the local level.
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West Paris voters reject early payout on backhoe loader
Selectmen Eli White, SAD 17 Director Veronica Poland and Water District Trustees Judy Boutilier and David Walton were elected.
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Want a meal and a story? Norway to host Community Plate dinner
A Community Plate get-together is based on sharing pot-luck meals and recipes, and is capped off with participants taking turns sharing theme-based stories to connect diners.
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Healthy Oxford Hills to host Bridges Out of Poverty workshop
NORWAY — Healthy Oxford Hills and Community Credit Union have partnered to present an interactive workshop focused on eliminating factors that contribute to community poverty. Bridges Out of Poverty will be held March 10 between 9 a.m. to noon at the Ripley Medical Building’s Harper Conference Room at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital. Participants are encouraged to register […]
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Oxford Elementary teacher receives distinguished educator award
Melissa Guerrette has taught at OES for her entire career.
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Take a break from winter with McLaughlin’s March lecture series
PARIS — Each Wednesday over the next month McLaughlin Garden and Homestead will preview spring pursuits for gardeners eager to start their 2025 planting and planning season. People can attend in person or through live-stream Zoom presentations. Each session runs from 4-5 p.m. Online attendees may access the conference link for each session from McLaughlin […]
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Oxford board accepts bid for new police cruiser; hears request for summer camp fee increase
A South Paris dealership will supply a 2025 Dodge Durango SUV to replace a cruiser wrecked in a crash last summer.