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, Oxford Hills
Oxford fire/rescue chief pitches for full-time crew
With a casino, race track and more retail than in neighboring towns, Oxford has the busiest fire rescue department in southern Oxford County.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District accounting audits to start next month
A second, $20,000 loan from Androscoggin Savings will provide the quickest means for the troubled water utility to reset its accounting practices and move its improvement plans forward.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Hebron voters approve town administrator position
All 38 warrant articles passed at Saturday’s annual town meeting.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills learns of $1M cut in state education funding
By uniting Harrison and Waterford elementary students in one building, SAD 17 could save several hundred thousand dollars in the upcoming fiscal and school year.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Oxford Hills
New bus service connects Oxford Hills to Lewiston, Auburn
Western Maine Transportation Services is testing the bus route through May 30. If ridership maintains sustainable levels, the service will be extended.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District office clerk reinstated to post
Trustees voted to reinstate Clairluz Perez Lisboa two days after placing her on paid administrative leave.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford’s proposed budget for 2025-26 up 7%, but overall spending set to drop
Adjustments to capital equipment purchases and road maintenance could bring enough savings to allow the Fire & Rescue Department to begin 24-hour EMS staffing.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Harrison postpones public hearings on school district secession
HARRISON — Public hearings on options for educating Harrison students have been postponed as the committee in charge reassesses its approach, shifting to a more thorough research process. The Select Board established the Education Options Committee at the end of 2024 to explore alternatives for Harrison’s education — including joining another school district, becoming an […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Hebron to vote on town administrator position at town meeting
Saturday, residents will also vote for two new selectmen, a school board director and other officials.