Canceled in 2020 and scaled back in 2021, western Maine maple producers expect a strong turnout in 2022.
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.
Oxford greenlights alternative to replacing or repairing Welchville dam
A fish-friendly grade control system consisting of natural materials and requiring zero maintenance will be constructed.
SAD 17 continues support of regional special education program
The organization allows students with exceptional needs to attend district schools.
Oxford Transfer Station to track disposal of furniture, mattresses
Transfer Station Manager Ed Knightly said some residents may be disposing of waste from other towns.
How much π is too much pie?
Hebron Station School principals take 120 to the face on Pi Day.
Investigations of SAD 17 Superintendent Monica Henson continue
Oxford County Sheriff’s Office report submitted to District Attorney’s Office for review.
Harrison’s two referendum questions easily pass
Voters approved a new town garage and salt storage shed and taking ownership of the Harrison Village Cemetery on Front Street.
Oxford Hills alum donates $7,500 in memory of late educator James Kothe
The funds will ensure baseball athletes start on a level playing field with quality equipment.
Oxford Hills school officials say social media threat against high school not credible
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School was open to students as usual, even as parents complained of vague communications on the matter.
Worster takes third at NE wrestling championship
Oxford Hills sent three wrestlers to regional championship tournament in Providence, Rhode Island.