Horse owners addressed selectmen and requested private fireworks use be limited to certain holidays.
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, Local Sports
Tri-County Babe Ruth team slugs its way to the World Series
Oxford Hills area’s Babe Ruth team just won the New England Regional Championship. Now they’re off to the World Series in Eagle Pass, Texas.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Art camp for kids at Alan Day Community Garden is Lights Out Gallery cool
The program was created as a way to give Oxford Hills kids creative options during the summer.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Fire Rescue on the hunt for mini-pumper truck
The first option could be delivered by February but would be $180,000 more than voters budgeted. Other options could take up to two years to acquire and still cost more.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Market Square restaurant in South Paris transitioning to new owners
After 40 years, Scott and Mike Gilbert have decided to bow out as owners of the The Square. The hand-picked new owner, Chris Dresser, started his career in the kitchen as dishwasher — just like the brothers.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Otisfield’s resiliency committee hosting Saturday lunch for residents
OTISFIELD — Otisfield’s Resilience Committee is inviting residents of the town to attend its first Resilience Gathering, Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Community Center, where they will share project updates and ideas. A complimentary lunch is being provided, catered by Steve’s General Store in Oxford. Facilitated by the Center for an […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford adjusts transfer station fees on some items
Prices from downstream disposal vendors have jumped for demolition and mattress handling.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley, Schools & Education
SAD 17 to present revised school budget at public hearing Tuesday night
The public meeting to present 11 budget articles will start Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Forum. The referendum vote is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 6, at each town’s polling location.
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Eight-year-old Otisfield runner sprints all the way to the National Junior Olympics
Kenton Knowles has been running with Poland’s Panther Track Club since he was four. At eight, he’s competing in the National Junior Olympics.
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Troy Ripley, Kitty Winship reelected to Paris-based school board positions
PARIS — Paris Director Troy Ripley and Waterford Director Kitty Winship were reelected as Chair and Vice-Chair of Maine School Administrative District 17’s school board during the district’s Monday business meeting. The two were the only ones nominated for their respective posts. Winship was not in attendance but had indicated to her colleagues via email […]