Loss of $1.5M for special education among issues raised.
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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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.
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Mooring ordinance on Harrison’s Nov. 5 ballot
Harrison to vote on a revised mooring ordinance on Nov. 5.
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Woodstock sanctuary welcomes hard luck horses
Sarah Page does equine rescue and rehab at Whole Horse Experience & Educational Equine Sanctuary.
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4-H coordinator, horticulture specialist join Extension
Oxford County Cooperative Extension’s welcomes new staff Sara Johnson, UMaine Extension 4-H professional and Emma Fournier, Extension horticulture community education assistant. They bring with them a passion for their work and an eagerness to help the agency reach under served communities throughout the county.
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Nov. 5 Election Day: Oxford Hills polling information
Buckfield: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Greenwood: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gore Road Harrison: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Hebron: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Lovell: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town House Norway: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fire Station Otisfield: 8 a.m. to […]
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Harrison eyes location for public works building
Harrison officials are considering building a new public works facility on Norway Road. Selectmen also discussed expanding cable service coverage and services.
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Oxford grapples with transfer station, waste water challenges
A compactor and a stainless steel trailer for the Transfer Station will cost $139,900. The Waste Water Treatment Facility can no longer distribute treated waste for agricultural purposes and needs to conduct a research study for alternative procedures.
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For Maine snowmobile clubs, the season starts in October
Maine has about 14,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, used by an estimated 100,000 riders from here and away. A handful of volunteers from each of the 280 clubs across the state make sure the trails are safely maintained and groomed.
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OHMS coach, player, teacher team up to help stricken soccer player
When seventh-grader Andy Malo hit the field to play in a soccer game against Lewiston, the last place he expected to end up was the hospital. But that is exactly what happened after being stung by a bee and going into anaphylactic shock.