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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PublishedOctober 26, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2022
Oxford Hills board approves first reading of student gender identity policy
The 12-7 vote followed comments from the public.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2022
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.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2022
Oxford Transfer Station announces new fees effective Nov. 1
Transfer Station Manager Ed Knightly reports that haulers’ disposal rates continue to increase.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2022
Norway loses seven town pillars
NORWAY — When Dennis Lajoie was hired by Norway to become its town manager five-and-a-half years ago, in addition to the regular infrastructure, budget and administration challenges one future, major, issue lay down the road, waiting for the right time. The majority of the town’s department heads were approaching retirement age, each having worked for […]
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