Six historic properties in Maine earn grants for community economic revitalization projects.
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
From junior firefighter to department chief: Ashley Wax-Armstrong returns to her Oxford roots
Ashley Wax-Armstrong began her EMS and firefighter career in Oxford 15 years ago. Now she is the town’s first female fire chief.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News
Paris-based district to present options on middle, elementary schools
Directors push back on proposal that would close West Paris, Norway, Harrison and Waterford schools in favor of one centralized school, to be built in Norway.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Bahre home’s weathervane stolen in botched heist
The cast iron piece has been documented as part of the estate going back to at least 1864.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Hills School Community Broadway Show celebrates 50 years
PARIS — In just over a week, Broadway will make its biennial return to the Mark S. Eastman Auditorium when Oxford Hills School Community Broadway Show (OHSCBS) celebrates its 50th year with a presentation of 42nd Street. The production opens April 5 with a 7:30 p.m. show, with a second Saturday at the same time […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Property tax relief requests continue in Oxford
Abatement requests have streamed into the town since 2023-24 tax bills were mailed out in September after a town-wide property revaluation done last summer.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business
Artist spreading good ‘vibes’ in Norway storefronts
Paintings will be displayed at Norway Savings Bank headquarters and Norway Brewing Company during the month of April.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Senior Chantel DeJesus named Citizen of the Year
Honored by one of the nation’s esteemed women’s service organizations, Chantel DeJesus was also selected by Harvard University for early decision.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Community Concepts gives free tech tutoring at area libraries
Some residents may also qualify to receive free tablets.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business
Thompson Woolen Mill redevelopment project clears Oxford Planning Board
The former Robinson woolen mill at 283 King St. in Oxford is slated to be redeveloped into 70-plus apartments for seniors.