Nicole Carter – Page 67 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Advertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education

Oxford Hills Tech School moves forward with $2.1 million building grant for electrical, plumbing programs

by Nicole Carter March 1, 2023March 3, 2023

The expansion will give the tech school’s electrical, plumbing and building trades program a permanent working classroom home.

Advertiser Democrat

Oxford Hills teacher investigating disappearance of whale sharks in Baja

by Nicole Carter February 23, 2023February 24, 2023

Jennifer Sherbinski was selected to participate in a teacher fellowship focused on marine biology on the Baja peninsula.

Advertiser Democrat

Mr. Drew and his animals too need a new home

by Nicole Carter February 22, 2023February 23, 2023

Two supporters of Mr. Drew and His Animals Too started a GoFundMe campaign last week to help Desjardins find new quarters and safely move his collection, most of which require an 80-85 degree environment, during the dead of winter. As of Tuesday, the fundraiser has exceeded its goal of $25,000.

Oxford Hills

Oxford summer recreation program taking shape

by Nicole Carter February 18, 2023February 18, 2023

Director Kayla Laird expects registrations to reach 100.

Advertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills

Stephens Memorial Hospital extends services in addiction medicine

by Nicole Carter February 15, 2023February 16, 2023

The Western Maine Comprehensive Addiction Medicine Program is a collaboration between multi-disciplinary health professionals within Western Maine Primary Care in Norway.