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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PublishedApril 28, 2022
Ari’s in Norway has closed its doors, will re-open with new owner
The restaurant was sold last week to family friend Alex White of Oxford, who will re-open the Main Street favorite in the near future.
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PublishedApril 28, 2022
COVID not following students back to school from spring vacation
COVID cases are the lowest reported all year, although officials still expect to see numbers increase.
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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Oxford County Jail residents getting a warm send-off
Addiction recovery advocates introduce a new program to reach Mainers struggling with substance use disorder — as they are released from prison.
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PublishedApril 23, 2022
Oxford authorizes repairs for roads, sidewalks and wastewater plant, tables transfer station loading dock fix
Selectmen wanted more information about Fire and Rescue Chief Paul Hewey’s request to purchase a used ladder truck and asked if sharing a new one with neighboring towns is a feasible solution.
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PublishedApril 22, 2022
SAD 17 special meeting of the Board of Directors
The School Board will meet on April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Office in South Paris.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
SAD 17, Oxford Hills Technical School unveil proposed budgets for 2022-23
SAD 17’s $47,557,984 budget will increase by 8.34% next year. Oxford Hills Technical School presented a 2022-2023 budget of $3,439,320, which is 3.84% over the current year, reflecting rising enrollment and new programs.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
The process of selecting a school superintendent, explained
The search process that culminated in Monica Henson being named Oxford Hills’ school superintendent was methodical but missed key red flags that could have affected the decision to hire her.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Norway does Earth Day with 2030 Vision
The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy presents 2030 Vision, Collective Power for Climate Justice, on April 22-24 in Norway.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Oxford Hills school board faces decision on district’s leadership
With the resignation of Monica Henson, directors will consider their options for a superintendent next month.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
School budget meeting tonight at Oxford Elementary School
OXFORD — Maine School Administrative District will hold a forum for taxpayers tonight at Oxford Elementary School. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.
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