Data collected from the survey will be used to assess health education curriculum, staff planning, collaboration between school health and behavioral health officials and inform development of of non-curriculum intervention plans.
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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Young Agnes Gray writer wins 4-H scholarship essay contest
Fourth-grader Alivia Deabler is going to camp next summer after her essay about attending 4-H camp at Bryant Pond at Bryant Pond was chosen as the top entry.
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Lights Out Gallery renovates in Norway, innovates art scene
The nonprofit Lights Out Gallery is launching a multi-tiered project for a visual and performing arts center on Tannery Street in Norway.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 Director Robert Jewell teases lawsuit, argues for executive session
Robert Jewell made a motion to engage SAD 17’s school board in a private discussion about a possible lawsuit without the district’s legal counsel present.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford’s old town office has new ownership
The new owners are familiar with the building, as they attended elementary school there.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford selectmen, budget committee review 2023-24 budget
Oxford’s annual town meeting will be held June 3 at Oxford Elementary School.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Coach inspires businesses to bowl for fun, funds for kids
A year ago a handful of local businesses decided to spend a day bowling together. Now 32 teams are playing to benefit Cents for Kids, an Oxford Hills school district fund that helps students in need.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Center for substance use disorder in Norway plans open house in April
Oxford Hills residents in addiction recovery now have a critical support system close to home.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
It’s ‘Read Across America’ week in Oxford Hills
Students across the school district are spending this week celebrating books and reading.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
PACE’s Stacy Blaquiere honored with the Captain Joel Barnes Memorial Award
The community service award is presented annually by the Maine Mariners, teamsters Local 340 and Berwick Firefighters Association to recognize a first responder who embodies the spirit of Berwick Captain Joel Barnes, who died in the line of duty in 2019.