Maine Department of Transportation has tabbed ‘mill and fill’ road work along Route 26 between Oxford and Norway.
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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Maine’s first dragon boat due at Pennesseewassee Lake this week
Sherri Otterson of Norway is introducing the team paddling sport to Maine by founding the Maine Dragon Boat Club, based at Lakeside Norway.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Rusty Lantern Market in West Paris closed for renovation
The convenience store, previously a Mallard Mart, will reopen in September.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford selectmen choose new chairman, vice chairman
Oxford Transfer Station’s new hours begin July 31.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford’s new summer rec program off to a fast start
A few spots remain available, according to Oxford Rec Director Kayla Laird. Cost to Oxford residents is $75 weekly.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Weary Club of Norway celebrates 100 years with a cookbook
The Weary Club of Norway turns 100 and has gathered a book full of recipes to celebrate.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
The Growing Place preschool closes as educator Shirli Allen retires
Shirli Allen opened A Growing Place in 1985, when she said education opportunities for preschool aged children in Oxford Hills were limited.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Norway solar farm to benefit government, business
NORWAY — The town of Norway and the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy have added a new venture to their ongoing collaboration to expand sustainable and alternative infrastructure within the local community. Norway, represented by Selectman Sarah Carter, and CEBE’s Scott Vlaun held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with solar developer UGE International last Wednesday to celebrate […]