Youth of Oxford’s Seventh-day Adventist Church began taking on secret mission projects, raising money to improve the lives of strangers across the globe and friends in their neighborhood. No longer working in secret, they are holding a pie sale at the church on Fore Street, to help a congregant secure safe housing.
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, Oxford Hills
Harrison Food Bank’s operations manager Sandy Swett prepares for a winter of shortages
It used to be that Thanksgiving used to present logistical challenges for food banks and pantries. This year, it is the whole season that follows that has the Harrison Food Bank concerned.
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Making a difference at Oxford County Jail
Lt. and Assistant Administrator Kaitlin Armstrong oversees programs that may help jail residents beyond their sentences.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Hills Nov. 8 election results
Unofficial ballot totals by towns in Oxford Hills.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Gender identity policy debate continues during SAD 17 school board meeting
PARIS — Public concern and input about Maine School Administrative School District 17’s proposed policy ACAAA gender identity continued Monday night when about 30 community members attended the school board of directors’ meeting. In an 11-7 vote, directors approved the first reading of the policy during their Oct. 17 meeting. A community forum was held […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford board honors longtime employee, updated on new office improvements
Brian Conant has worked at the Transfer Station for 24 years.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Let’s dance! Contra dances return to Otisfield Community Hall
The benefits of contra dancing: live music, free admission, laughter, community engagement and exercise.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Agnes Gray Elementary School adds yurt in West Paris
As part of a $250,000 experiential education grant, the school is now using a yurt classroom to allow teachers and students to spend more time learning outdoors.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Groups to salute Veterans Day Nov. 11
A ceremony honoring Oxford Hills veterans will be held next Friday at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School auditorium.