Oxford Hills citizens displayed messages in support of climate reform, civil and human rights, American workers and the U.S. Constitution, or against President Donald Trump’s deportation policies and the growing influence of billionaires over U.S. politics and economy.
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.
Lenny Adler, Otisfield’s longest-serving firefighter, wished to be remembered with lights and noise
The life of a founding member of the department will be celebrated Saturday at the Spurr’s Corner Station.
Oxford Hills school construction projects progressing
Oxford Hills residents approved Pine Street in South Paris for a new middle school location; the site search for a new elementary school continues.
Oxford Hills grad credits principal for her scholarship success
Lauren Millett of Oxford was awarded a $5,000 Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship from the Maine Education Services Foundation, one of 15 recipients from a field of over 500 applicants.
Ripley, Winship reelected as Oxford Hills school board leaders
West Paris Director Veronica Poland initiated a conversation about setting goals for committees, saying it will provide accountability and give directors a better sense of the work being done on behalf of the district.
‘Good Trouble’ protests scheduled for July 17 across state
In western/central Maine, demonstrations will take place in Auburn, Bridgton, Farmington and Norway/South Paris.
Oxford Select Board approves $3M road bond
Residents voted for major reconstruction of several main Oxford roads during town meeting last month.
Oxford Hills bids farewell to historic preservation icon Andrea Burns
Norway’s village would likely look very different today, but for the efforts of preservation warriors like Andrea Burns.
Buckfield continues Parris tradition begun with Declaration of Independence
July 4 is much more than a day of parades and fireworks for the Parris family. It’s a day to continue a tradition started centuries ago with a musket that made the trip from England to the American Colonies. The Kings Arm Musket has been fired on every Fourth of July since the signing […]
West Paris Water District taking steps toward solvency
Town officials and contractors expressed concern that the district’s water reservoir has been only half-full and may not have enough water to save a burning building.