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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PublishedJune 22, 2022
SAD 17 ratifies contract for district’s teachers
The district’s board of directors takes steps to make Oxford Hills teacher salaries more competitive.
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
Harrison to vote again on rejected money articles
A special town meeting is set for Friday at Harrison Elementary School.
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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Oxford names Rickie Jack as its new police chief
The former police captain replaces Michael Ward, who retired earlier this month.
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PublishedJune 15, 2022
Oxford Hills looks to its own to inspire graduating seniors
Jared Cash continues Oxford Hills’ tradition of OHCHS graduates returning to serve as commencement keynote speakers.
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PublishedJune 15, 2022
SAD 17 school budget easily passes
Voters were in favor of the district’s $47.6 million budget and Oxford Hills Technical School’s $3.4 million budget.
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PublishedJune 14, 2022
Oxford reelects 2 selectmen; chooses new school board director
Ron Kugell, who has served on SAD 17’s board of directors since 1984, is retiring.
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PublishedJune 12, 2022
Oxford Hills seniors weather downpour, celebrate graduation
Ceremony in South Paris sees 216 seniors receive diplomas and retiring principal an “honorary degree.”
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PublishedJune 9, 2022
Waterford teen lays rubber to her senior goal — building her own truck
Daughter-dad duo spend months in garage building her dream truck.
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PublishedJune 9, 2022
At Agnes Gray, hammocks are not just for lounging
The latest tools added to Agnes Gray Elementary School’s outdoor education? Twenty cozy hammocks for independent reading classes.
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PublishedJune 8, 2022
Oxford voters finally settle on future town office
Just over 100 residents turned out at Oxford Elementary School to vote on 40 articles at annual town meeting Saturday.
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