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 24, 2019
Oxford grapples with transfer station, waste water challenges
A compactor and a stainless steel trailer for the Transfer Station will cost $139,900. The Waste Water Treatment Facility can no longer distribute treated waste for agricultural purposes and needs to conduct a research study for alternative procedures.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2019
For Maine snowmobile clubs, the season starts in October
Maine has about 14,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, used by an estimated 100,000 riders from here and away. A handful of volunteers from each of the 280 clubs across the state make sure the trails are safely maintained and groomed.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2019
OHMS coach, player, teacher team up to help stricken soccer player
When seventh-grader Andy Malo hit the field to play in a soccer game against Lewiston, the last place he expected to end up was the hospital. But that is exactly what happened after being stung by a bee and going into anaphylactic shock.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
SAD 17 board adds special ed teacher for Norway school
Sixteen more students have joined the program since the school year began.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Oxford voters approve waste station equipment
A compactor and a stainless steel trailer will cost $139,900.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Oxford Hills Chamber holding B2B Expo and Community Job Fair on Oct. 26
Oxford Hills’ Chamber presents its annual B2B Expo and Job Fair on Oct. 26. The Expo will take place at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Norway Library sponsors literary-themed public art
Norway Memorial Library unveils a community art mosaic project, made possible by the Maine Public Library Fund, a donation program included on the Maine Income Tax form – Form 1040ME. Twelve volunteers gathered over a period of eight months to smash colorful china and find inspiration from traditional and modern literary classics.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
New OHTS instructor: ‘I don’t ever want to stop learning’
Ronald Fowler is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, its marine security response team, and the Air National Guard. Once a reluctant high school student, he is on the verge of earning his PhD and is in his third year as a law enforcement educator.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2019
Municipal Agenda: Oxford Special Town and Selectmens’ Meetings Oct. 17
Oxford is holding special town meeting on Oct. 17 at 6p.m. for voters to authorize the selectmen to spend $139,900 from undesignated fund balance for the purchase of a trash compactor and steel transfer trailer. Board of Selectmen recommends a yes vote. The regularly scheduled Selectmen meeting will follow. Both meetings will take place at Oxford Town Hall, 85 Pleasant Street.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2019
Special Town meeting set in Oxford for Oct. 17
Voter approval is required for the town to purchase a compactor and transfer trailer are requested for the waste station.
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