Rattlesnakes were public enemy number one to early Mainers and paid the price of having a poor reputation.
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, Oxford Hills
OHCHS alum a key leader in success of James Webb Telescope
Tony Whitman, who graduated from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in 1981, visited the school Tuesday to share his experiences leading a team responsible for testing the James Webb telescope before its launch into space.
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Posted inBusiness, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford board OKs 2 more cannabis business licenses; residents voice opposition
There are seven marijuana shops, all on Route 26, and the town ordinance has no limit on the number allowed.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Norway Savings Bank pledges another $20,000 for SAD 17 field trips
The goal for Viking FUNds was to ensure that students in the district had the opportunity to participate in experiential learning through field trips or special classroom guests.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Roberts Farm in Norway featured in PBS series “America Outdoors” this week
The Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative is taking its message national through the PBS series hosted by with Baratunde Thurston.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Nine Oxford Hills school buildings converting to LED lighting
The school district is contracting with Energy Management Consultants of Portland to transition its light systems.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Chief Paul Hewey resigns from Oxford Fire Department
Deputy Chief Shawn Cordwell named acting fire and rescue chief.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills Mercantile now open at Market Square
A new home decorating and goods business has opened in the old Bolster’s Decorating location in South Paris.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Paddlers enjoy exercise, wildlife and stunning scenery in Oxford County
Maine West, a collaborative partnership offering water and walk outings to seniors in Oxford County’s River Valley and Oxford Hills, have sponsored several outings this year, including the season’s wrap-up excursion from the Paris River Park.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Roaming dogs threaten Oxford neighborhood
Many Oxford residents are so fed up with declining circumstances in their neighborhoods they are addressing selectmen with complaints.