A few spots remain available, according to Oxford Rec Director Kayla Laird. Cost to Oxford residents is $75 weekly.
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.
Weary Club of Norway celebrates 100 years with a cookbook
The Weary Club of Norway turns 100 and has gathered a book full of recipes to celebrate.
The Growing Place preschool closes as educator Shirli Allen retires
Shirli Allen opened A Growing Place in 1985, when she said education opportunities for preschool aged children in Oxford Hills were limited.
Norway solar farm to benefit government, business
NORWAY — The town of Norway and the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy have added a new venture to their ongoing collaboration to expand sustainable and alternative infrastructure within the local community. Norway, represented by Selectman Sarah Carter, and CEBE’s Scott Vlaun held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with solar developer UGE International last Wednesday to celebrate […]
Otisfield voters expand Board of Selectmen, pass all articles on Town Meeting warrant
Starting next year, Otisfield will be run by a five-person select board instead of three.
Oxford Elementary School principal departs; 3 others transfer in-district
Principals Doug Kilmister, Cathy Bickford and Jamey Martin will all start the 2023-24 academic year leading new schools.
Otisfield’s youngest residents taking over town office for fun
“I love the playground so much I don’t even have words! It makes me so happy to play there with my friends and family!” — Mila Minas, seven
Deertrees Theatre ready to take audiences to Almost, Maine
The play Almost, Maine opens on July 7, with five performance running throughout the month.
Otisfield to ask voters to approve 5-person select board at town meeting
Otisfield’s annual town meeting will be held this Saturday, starting at 9 a.m., at the Otisfield Community Hall on State Route 121.