Science, politics, religion and law cited by speakers at Paris high school.
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
Community art competition for Oxford county returns for second year
#MaineReunited will award $1000 prizes for art on the theme of healthy community.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Norway bakery makes 3,200 whoopie pies for Oxford customer
In business for less than two months, Katherine Olinkiewicz has fulfilled a record custom order.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Proposed SAD 17 gender identify policy under community scrutiny
Many residents question provisions of the policy that may leave some parents in the dark about their children’s gender identity or potentially endanger students in restrooms.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Haunted house: Ghostly legends born of tales of woe
A founding settler of Paris lived a tragic life that took on supernatural proportions within his crumbling mansion.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Oxford postpones decision on Welchville dam’s future
Grants may be available to help pay for an alternative system but the Board of Selectmen is hesitant to accept funds if the require that the aging dam must be removed.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Hills school district to hire more behavioral health staff
The demand for behavioral health services is exceeding SAD 17’s ability to handle support with one analyst.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Harrison’s Olde Mill Tavern is for sale
Olde Mill Tavern was opened in 1996 by two friends who wanted to make sure people had a local place to go enjoy drinks and a good meal.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills board approves first reading of student gender identity policy
The 12-7 vote followed comments from the public.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Uncategorized
Food Pantry to temporarily operate from Oxford’s old town office
Oxford town officials are working with the pantry’s board of directors to prepare workspace at Station House Community Center.