Hebron Station School’s resident pet, a spotted leopard gecko named Gerry, spent summer vacation living with one of ‘his’ students.
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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Bottlenecked Pismo Beach Road a chronic headache for Oxford
The road leading to Oxford’s public boat launch at Thompson Lake is too narrow for two-way traffic and its aging retaining wall needs replacement.
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New Otisfield fire engine to be delivered next summer
Two Otisfield Fire Department officers were promoted and one was honored for her service to the town.
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Oxford Hills School District announces gains on its 3-year strategic plan
Maine School Administrative District 17 Superintendent Heather Manchester presented her ‘report card’ on year one to directors.
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Oxford Hills school board advances 3rd budget to voters
The $50.43 million proposal represents a total reduction of $1.18 from the original request.
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Southerner’s passion for wild mushrooms began in western Maine
Frank Hyman, who is an annual visitor to Maine, came to McLaughlin Garden last week to share his passion for foraging.
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The Wook Nook marks its first year with a block party pig roast
The listening lounge is hosting a pig roast, presented by Lights Out Gallery’s Yellow Block Party.
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WMARI, The HILLS to present film showing SUD impact on family’s life
The documentary is a tool to improve the community’s understanding of what addiction looks like and how it affects families.
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3rd annual Oxford fun run to benefit Western Foothills Land Trust
The 4.2 mile race and half-marathon is presented by Rick and Karen Bennett at the trail system they built on their Oxford property, the Happy Moose.