Ceremony in South Paris sees 216 seniors receive diplomas and retiring principal an “honorary degree.”
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.
Waterford teen lays rubber to her senior goal — building her own truck
Daughter-dad duo spend months in garage building her dream truck.
At Agnes Gray, hammocks are not just for lounging
The latest tools added to Agnes Gray Elementary School’s outdoor education? Twenty cozy hammocks for independent reading classes.
Oxford voters finally settle on future town office
Just over 100 residents turned out at Oxford Elementary School to vote on 40 articles at annual town meeting Saturday.
Oxford Hills principals: math and science educators hard to come by
Several positions remain open for the 2022-23 academic year.
Oxford honors retiring Police Chief Michael Ward
Capt. Rickie Jack has been named interim chief by selectmen.
Oxford voters to decide on buying property for town offices
The offer of $750,000 for a building and land on Pottle Road has been accepted.
Otisfield budget to increase $427K next year
The town’s budget includes cost-of-living raises for employees.
Late veteran’s flag now flies in Norway
Sgt. Vernon Brown’s family donated his flag to The Stone-Smart Post #82 Norway and was raised during a dedication on Memorial Day.
Oxford Hills announces top graduating seniors for Class of ’22
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School will hold its commencement for the Class of 2022 on June 11 at Don Gouin Athletic Complex. Marching practice for seniors will be held on June 2, 3 and 6. Traditional events are returning in full for the first time since 2019. On June 6 those graduating will […]