The Board is operating with four representatives. A fifth member will succeed Edward Knightly who recently resigned.
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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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Master Gardener Volunteers: Part of Maine’s food chain
Over the last year 919 active Master Gardener Volunteers throughout Maine have donated more than 33,500 hours to educational and food security projects and helped deliver more than 232,700 pounds of food to 187 food distribution agencies as part of the Maine Harvest for Hunger program. After a long hiatus, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County is bringing its Master Gardener Volunteer Certification training back to Oxford Hills communities.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford native returns home to serve community
Justin Cummings, Oxford’s new patrolman, just graduated alongside 61 other recruits from the Maine Police Academy.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford to elect new selectman March 3
The fifth member will succeed Edward Knightly who resigned recently.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Pets with special needs seek special humans
Animal shelters and rescues are popular stops during the gift-giving season. “Forever home” seeking pets with special needs – due to age, medical, behavioral or other conditions make some of the most loyal Christmas additions to loving families. A loyal pet is a gift that always gives back.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Celebrating pies in Oxford
Cindy Johnston and Lisa Dunham bought Valley View Orchard Pies in August, 2018. Last year the company shipped over 67,000 pies, whoopie pies, crisp trays and tea cakes So far in 2019 they have produced more than 104,000 treats, with the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays still to come. They recently expanded to a larger facility on Madison Ave. in Oxford. On Nov. 13 the U.S. Small Business Association toured the facility and recognized Valley View Orchard Pies as a successful, women-owned small business supported by the SBA and local partners.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Crafting group brings artists together in Oxford
For 10 years quilters, fiber artists and a little dog named Lucky have gathered at Oxford Station House Community Center every Tuesday evening to share food, friendship and fun.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
SAD 17: Staff training to help students with trauma
Special Education Director Jan Neureuther is overseeing the districtwide effort.
Posted inCommunity
Municipal Agenda: Oxford Selectmen’s Meeting Dec. 5, 2019
Meeting Agenda for Oxford Board of Selectmen – Thursday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m.