The historic structure provides for the local economy and community, 200 years after it was first built.
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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SAD 17 presents proposed 2023-24 budget
Decreases in state and federal funding and COVID-related grants amid rising expenses result in higher local assessments ranging from 3%-11%.
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No stopping Girls on the Run in Oxford Hills
The seasonal program teaches girls life skills, friendships and healthy activity.
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Oxford makes budget recommendations, approves bids
OXFORD — Selectmen approved a bid from P&B Paving to repair and repave Whittemore Road and a section of Number Six Road, projects that had been held over from last year. The bid from P&B Paving includes doing shim work to Pottle Road. The board approved a bid from Bennett Property Service to mow and […]
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Brendan Palmer named OHCHS’ Good Citizen of the Year
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has awarded senior Brendan Palmer with The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award. According to OHCHS Principal Paul Bickford, the award is based on the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. “Brendan was a clear choice, with his community service and the leadership he […]
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The future is now for Paris Cape Historical Society
To continue preserving Paris’ long economic, agricultural and cultural heritage, Paris Cape Historical Society needs support from the community to survive.
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Fire levels Norway home
A fire on French Road brought multiple crews to battle flames.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
A day in the high-flying life of a nonagenarian
Frann Bird of Peru may be Oxford county’s most energetic resident. Every day brings a chance for a new adventure.
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WOXO to host Project Graduation Radio-thon April 13
The 12-hour show kicks off at 6 a.m. and will feature students and family members, educators and local businesses talking up all things Project Graduation 2023
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OHCHS, OHTS students learn about border etiquette, security
For federal border patrol agents, the outdoors is their office.