The Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative is taking its message national through the PBS series hosted by with Baratunde Thurston.
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 Hills
Nine Oxford Hills school buildings converting to LED lighting
The school district is contracting with Energy Management Consultants of Portland to transition its light systems.
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Chief Paul Hewey resigns from Oxford Fire Department
Deputy Chief Shawn Cordwell named acting fire and rescue chief.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills Mercantile now open at Market Square
A new home decorating and goods business has opened in the old Bolster’s Decorating location in South Paris.
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Paddlers enjoy exercise, wildlife and stunning scenery in Oxford County
Maine West, a collaborative partnership offering water and walk outings to seniors in Oxford County’s River Valley and Oxford Hills, have sponsored several outings this year, including the season’s wrap-up excursion from the Paris River Park.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Roaming dogs threaten Oxford neighborhood
Many Oxford residents are so fed up with declining circumstances in their neighborhoods they are addressing selectmen with complaints.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Revaluation leads to slashed property tax rate in Oxford
OXFORD — Selectmen voted 3-2 Thursday night to slash the property tax rate by more than 41%, based in part on the recent townwide property revaluation. Sharon Jackson, Caldwell Jackson and Chairman Dana Dillingham voted for the new rate of $8.80 per $1,000 of property value; Floyd Thayer and Vice Chairman Scott Hunter opposed. Tax […]
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SAD 17 approves first reading of policies for gifts, board committees
PARIS — Maine School Administrative District 17 unanimously approved the first reading for policies KCD Public Gifts/Donations to Schools and BDE Board Committees during Monday night’s board of directors’ meeting. The policy for gifts and donations clarifies the process when third parties make financial gifts to the district, according to Norway Director Curtis Cole, who […]
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Pietree Orchard’s 2023 harvest a fruitless affair
The popular fruit farm, which had been a staple for fans of pick-your-own seasonal fruits, closed at the end of 2022.
