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 inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school administrators report an excellent start for classes
Principals note improved morale, a new outlook and support systems for students and staff.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
McLaughlin Gardens to host plein air painters, fiber and artists
Saturday is the historic garden’s third Annual Art Fair.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
This is what recovery looks like: Community is key for long-term substance abuse recovery
PARIS — According to Paris resident Nicole Proctor, people seeking help for substance use disorder (SUD) have lots of choices for their recovery program. But one other critical factor for them to succeed is support from the community. Procter, who has been in recovery since Oct. 22, 2017 and is program director for Portland Recovery […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford board holds the line of property tax rate
The new town offices on Pottle Road will be open for business Sept. 20.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
MaineHealth lands grant for rural maternal healthcare
A total of $4 million dollars will be awarded over a four-year period to strengthen rural maternity healthcare through a telehealth program.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Mostly quiet on the COVID front in Oxford Hills
BA.5, the current dominant variant of COVID-19 has started to level off. Another subvariant called BA.4.6 has shown a slight increase since July.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
New bakery opens in Norway
Katherine’s Bakery & Café is located at 238 Main Street. In addition to sweets and treats it offers a New York-style breakfast and deli menu and fruit smoothies.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Community rec space unfolds behind Otisfield town office
The project will be paid for with a American Rescue Plan grant and revenue from tax acquired property.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
It’s back to school in Oxford Hills
Interim Superintendent Heather Manchester shares that the academic year is starting with a positive energy and a lot of support.