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.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2020
SAD 17 facilities upgrades completed
Security improvements at three schools in the district expected to be finished by Sept. 25.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2020
Otisfield rehabber gives orphaned wildlife second chance
Dedicated rehabilitators in Maine to provide care when necessary.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
SAD 17 board approves Sept. 8 start date, tables decision on fall sports
PARIS — After a marathon meeting Monday night, SAD 17 directors approved a plan to reopen schools Tuesday, Sept. 8, that includes a hybrid process for in-school education at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Directors also approved changing the school breakfast program to allow students in Harrison, West Paris, Oxford, Norway and Oxford Hills Middle […]
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PublishedAugust 14, 2020
Communities on Thompson Lake look to future of dam
Selectmen representing Casco, Otisfield, Oxford and Poland meet Thursday night to discuss preserving facility.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
SAD 17 delays start of school until Sept. 8
As students registered for either in-school or distance education it became apparent that Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School could not accommodate its entire student body in the school at once.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
Bryant Pond 4-H Camp tackles food insecurity
WOODSTOCK — Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center was unable to open its doors for regular youth programming this summer. That meant that the dining hall were many kids would eat their mid-day meals would remain empty. “Our dining hall was sitting empty,” said Program Director Ron Fournier. “We have a kitchen. There is […]
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
Parents zoom in for direction from SAD 17
PARIS — Last week SAD 17 administrators hosted two Zoom conferences for parents to have specific questions and concerns addressed. At that time more than 20% of students had not been registered for in-class or distance learning. Many decisions and policies have to be finalized. It is likely that the larger, multi-community schools will need to […]
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
Harrison family turns quarantine into adventure
HARRISON — The Baker family – parents Robert and Emily, sixth-grader Aiden and fourth-grader Mariah – generally lead an active outdoor life, hiking, skiing, running and biking. But remote learning and sheltering in place inspired them to kick up their adventures several notches. Not only have they gone new places but they spent quarantine days […]
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
Bids approved for work on Oxford’s Meeting House
A new roof and paint for the 1830 landmark are planned.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
OHTS looks towards reopening
PARIS — Maine Vocational Region 11 is finalizing its plans to reopen Oxford Hills Technical School on Aug. 31. “We intend to provide in-person instruction for students enrolled in full technical programs at OHTS,” said Program Director Paul Bickford. “The nature of our courses is hands-on and experiential, but we are also working on ways […]
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