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.
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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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 […]
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Oxford votes on 31 tax abatement requests during special meeting
With no bids submitted for repairs to Oxford’s Public Safety Building, selectmen tabled discussion on the issue.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
West Paris resident requests security cams be installed at Agnes Gray Elementary
Vandals wreaked havoc on the schools outdoor education yurt and other equipment sometime between June 27-July 1.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Paris-based school district directors approve lower budget
A public hearing on the revised budget of $50.5 million will be July 23. The referendum vote is scheduled for Aug. 6.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Harrison to hold first public hearing Tuesday about pending ambulance service charges
After negotiating a per-call rate of $282 with the town of Bridgton, United Ambulance Service has notified surrounding towns they will be charged the same.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Mr. Drew visits McLaughlin Garden: a night for fun, education and conservation
Mr. Drew’s message for misunderstood animals and for life: ‘If you’re scared of something, the more you learn about it the less scared you’re going to be.’
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Harrison teen appointed to Maine State Board of Education
Cedar Worster will represent District 2 in Augusta during her junior and senior years.
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Friday farmers market returns to Alan Day Community Garden
The Norway Farmers Market takes place every Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Alan Day Community Garden.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
All revised Oxford-area school’s budget articles pass at validation hearing
Maine School Administrative District 17’s 2024-25 budget was approved and will be put to a referendum vote Aug. 6.