Selectmen’s agenda for Thursday, Nov. 7.
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
Veteran groups launching holiday drive for those overseas
The American Legion Post 86, VFW Post 9787 and Maine Army National Guard are partnering in support of active military serving afar during the holidays. The groups are gathering frequently requested items for Christmas care packages to send service men and women away from home.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Korean War Veteran: I would not trade my experiences for a million dollars
Lionel Pepin was a 22-year-old newlywed with a baby on the way when he was drafted to fight in the Korean War. He carried out several assignments over the next two years, earning a Bronze Star along the way. He saw his main job as staying alive. Sixty-five years later, he has no regrets.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
SAD 17 presents serious challenges to legislators
State legislators were invited guests to MSAD 17’s regular Board of Directors meeting Monday night. Board Chair Diana Olsen put several prepared questions to the group on issues and challenges facing the Oxford Hills district.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community
Veterans Day movement: ring bells for peace
NORWAY — Maine Veterans Groups and Maine Council of Churches ask for churches to join together on Nov. 11, 2019 at 11 a.m., in honor and remembrance of all those Veterans who have served our country by ringing their bells for two minutes. What is now Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day. Bells […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Municipal Agenda: Oxford Planning Board
Agenda for Oxford’s Planning Board November meeting
Posted inOxford Hills
SAD 17 board, administrators shares concerns with legislators
Loss of $1.5M for special education among issues raised.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway hunting camp joins register of historic places
When Thomas McGinnis and Spencer Gober decided to look for a getaway in Maine, they didn’t realize they would end up on a journey of locally historic proportions. They found a small, seasonal camp on the outskirts of Norway.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Mooring ordinance on Harrison’s Nov. 5 ballot
Harrison to vote on a revised mooring ordinance on Nov. 5.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Woodstock sanctuary welcomes hard luck horses
Sarah Page does equine rescue and rehab at Whole Horse Experience & Educational Equine Sanctuary.