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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PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
Oxford considers special town meeting to pass solar farm moratorium
The possibility is floated on the heels of a $62.7K property tax rebate for site deemed tax exempt by Maine statute.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
Photos: Fun & games at Norway Memorial Library
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
All-expense-paid trip to China approved for 20 students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students in Paris
The decades-old exchange program was halted during the pandemic.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
Agnes Gray Elementary in West Paris closed immediately, possibly for good
An architectural firm told Oxford Hill School District directors Monday night the two-story 19th-century building is not safe for students or staff.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2024
Good Samaritan returns found property in Mechanic Falls
Stacy Mahonen found a $450 gift card and went out of her way to find its proper owner.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2024
Electric school bus discussion has social media firing on all cylinders
Arguments — in favor and against — dominated Advertiser Democrat and Sun Journal Facebook pages after SAD 17 school board directors vote to apply for E/V transportation grant.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Oxford Hills Technical School prepares students for careers as Maine Guides
Enrollment to enter the program next September is open until Feb. 25.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Photo: Snowshoeing to science class
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Oxford Hills Technical School students turn out for Tech Challenge competition
Trades demonstrations, simulation exercises and culinary samples were presented in friendly, informative and tasty competitions.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Oxford selectmen vote to raze dangerous building
The house at 260 King St. has been the source of code violation citations and neighbor complaints for at least a decade.
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