Maine School Administrative District 17 directors set June 14 for the referendum vote. The board also unanimously approved the appointment of Paul Bickford to principal of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
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.
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Civil War soldier killed in 1863 given military burial ceremony in Buckfield, 159 years after his death
Pvt. Atwood Young’s great-great-grandsons Philip and Jamison McAlister wanted see his memory and service to country preserved.
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Moccia honored by Maine Principals Association
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Ted Moccia was given the Larry LaBrie Award for Outstanding Contributions to the MPA Interscholastic Division.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Heather Manchester named interim superintendent of SAD 17
The district’s chief academic officer was appointed acting superintendent Jan. 26 after Monica Henson was placed on paid administrative leave.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Oxford schedules workshop for proposed ‘problem’ property ordinance
Selectmen resist residents’ requests to allow public input on a Tiger Hill Road cannabis business.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, News, Oxford Hills
Ari’s in Norway has closed its doors, will re-open with new owner
The restaurant was sold last week to family friend Alex White of Oxford, who will re-open the Main Street favorite in the near future.
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COVID not following students back to school from spring vacation
COVID cases are the lowest reported all year, although officials still expect to see numbers increase.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford County Jail residents getting a warm send-off
Addiction recovery advocates introduce a new program to reach Mainers struggling with substance use disorder — as they are released from prison.
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford authorizes repairs for roads, sidewalks and wastewater plant, tables transfer station loading dock fix
Selectmen wanted more information about Fire and Rescue Chief Paul Hewey’s request to purchase a used ladder truck and asked if sharing a new one with neighboring towns is a feasible solution.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 special meeting of the Board of Directors
The School Board will meet on April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Office in South Paris.