Emergency preparedness, building safety and cybersecurity are challenges facing all districts and require financial commitments to tackle.
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
Tech school eyes historic Red School House for its outdoor rec program
Norway children attended the Red School House from the 1930s until the 1960s. Since then community groups have used the school mostly for meeting space.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Norway’s Odd Fellows Hall to become affordable housing
The building renovation includes developing 16 affordable housing apartments and one commercial unit.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Dragon boating: Lake Pennesseewassee’s newest addition to water recreation
A group of Oxford Hills boaters has established Maine’s first dragon boating club in Norway.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford pet adoption fair tomorrow from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Station House Community Center
Adoptable dogs will take over the Station House Community Center in Oxford, ready to meet the human of their dreams.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Carlee-Mae Cash honored with 2023 Principal’s Award
The annual award is sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association.
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Paris teens raise more than $9K for honor flight program
A twin senior project gains sisters Julia and Ashlee Gay the unforgettable experience of volunteering on a Honor Flight Maine trip and inspires them to raise more than $9,000 for other veterans to visit Washington, DC in the future.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Otisfield Community School portable unit’s entry ramp, stairs approved
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Paul Bickford announces inaugural Hall of Fame inductees as this year’s cheering and girls basketball teams presented their championship trophies at the school board meeting.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford faces $1 million deficit in wastewater department, auditor says
Ron Smith of RHR & Company delivers a positive fiscal message on most of Oxford’s operating departments.