OXFORD — After close to two months on the job, Chief Rickie Jack of the Oxford police department says that the town’s force is close to being fully staffed and in good shape to meet growing demand from the community for law enforcement. Jack took over leadership of the department following former Chief Michael Ward’s […]
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 mobile home fire under investigation
An occupant of the home barricaded themselves in a bedroom when firefighters arrived.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway seen as a model for climate-friendly solutions to save money
State, county, municipal and nonprofit agencies share strategies.
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford food pantry looking at move to town recreation center
Town manager was authorized to assess the feasibility of King Street location.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
‘Let’s do lunch:’ Rowe, Healthy Oxford Hills reopen Café Club
Club Café at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School is a lunch program that matches volunteers with students to promote healthy eating habits and behaviors.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
MaineHealth CEO: Rural hospitals critical to the future of Maine’s healthcare
The Leapfrog Group, which evaluates hospital performance according to U.S. industry standards, has rated Stephens Memorial Hospital as its top rural hospital five times since 2009.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Thieves steal more than ‘just a truck’ from former Waterford family
Former Waterford family’s pride and joy stolen in Kentucky.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school board committees present priorities and goals
Curriculum, Operations and Policy committees outline objectives for the coming year.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Patty Hess retires after 35 years of service to Oxford
She is moving to Arizona to be closer to her family.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
PACE Paramedic Service focus of $4 million capital campaign
The 30-year-old building in Norway needs more space and safety improvement, director says.