Nicole Carter – Page 159 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

The Franklin Journal

RSU 9 board makes strategic planning top priority

by Nicole Carter July 26, 2019July 25, 2019

The School Board for Regional School Unit 9 discussed its objectives and goals for the coming school year at its July 23 workshop meeting.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington resident celebrates her 100th birthday.

by Nicole Carter July 26, 2019July 25, 2019

Elisabeth Winter has weathered ten decades, living through dictatorship, war, peace and across three countries.

The Franklin Journal

Tennis camp is in full swing in Wilton.

by Nicole Carter July 25, 2019

Kids come out for two weeks of tennis lessons in Wilton.

Livermore Falls Advertiser

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has students’ backs

by Nicole Carter July 24, 2019July 26, 2019

When the new school year starts in September, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area hopes that at least 600 students in Franklin county will have new backpacks to carry with them.

Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

RSU 9 board makes strategic planning top priority

by Nicole Carter July 23, 2019July 24, 2019

The School Board for RSU 9 discussed its objectives and goals for the coming school year at its July 23 workshop meeting.

The Franklin Journal

Wilton eyes energy moratorium

by Nicole Carter July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

At Wilton’s July 16 Select Board meeting, alternative sources prompt officials to consider reviewing ordinances regulating permitting and development.

The Franklin Journal

Farmington novelist takes on young adult fiction

by Nicole Carter July 19, 2019July 17, 2019

Look out Katniss. Make room Harry. Lloyd Salt has joined your ranks.

Business, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Public hearing in Farmington brings more angry CMP customers

by Nicole Carter July 18, 2019July 25, 2019

From borrowing money to pay a $1,100-plus electric bill to complaints about service to harassment to sell property for a 145-mile transmission line, customers vent their feelings to the Public Utilities Commission.