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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PublishedSeptember 22, 2021
Multiple fire, ambulance services respond to hospital fire
Twenty-one SMH patients were relocated to several other medical facilities. Smoke damage will keep the hospital’s surgical unit in its north wing and its maternity department closed for now. All other departments were expected to reopen by Monday.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2021
All’s fair in Oxford: it’s back!
The Oxford County Fair is back after a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020.
Rodney Stevens (left) and Bernhard “I don’t know why they named me that” Bumpus of Oxford were found at the Maine Antique Tractor Club’s exhibit at the Oxford County Fair. Stevens brought CASE and John Deere tractors, including a 1952 CASE he said he’s had since forever. Bumpus had several McCormick tractors on display. Nicole Carter / Advertiser Democrat
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2021
‘The opportunities of a New England town to the industrious and frugal:’ an exploration of Oxford’s Cyrus Shaw
The Oxford Historical Society is hosting a round table discussion: What do you think of Cyrus Shaw, one of Oxford’s first selectmen and his contributions to Oxford’s unique history?
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2021
Cancer Resource Center celebrates new location
The center moved from its previous office at 199 Main Street in Norway to 59 Winter Street.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2021
SAD 17 board raises substitute teacher pay
The $25 increase brings the salary from $90 to $115 a day for those not certified.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Oxford plans Halloween festival and parade
Five town and civic organizations are organizing a trick-or-trunk celebration Oct. 31.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2021
Paris police officer supports community in many ways
Michelle Legare works with students, campers and people in crisis, besides teaching self-defense.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2021
COVID returns to Oxford Hills, with delta
Unvaccinated children are currently the highest-risk group to infection.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2021
U.S. military killed in Afghanistan honored at Moore Park, Honey Badger
Candace Jack, Paris’ parks and recreation director and police department administrative assistant, recently set up memorials to honor the service men and women killed in Afghanistan.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2021
School buses fail state inspection, SAD 17 loses self-inspection license
SAD 17’s transportation garage is suspended from self-inspecting its school bus fleet for 90 days.
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