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 20, 2023
Pietree Orchard’s 2023 harvest a fruitless affair
The popular fruit farm, which had been a staple for fans of pick-your-own seasonal fruits, closed at the end of 2022.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Photo: What hurricane?
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Kids and livestock the stars of Oxford Fair
The fair also showcases the work and products of local tradespeople and artisans, with a mix of Maine tourmaline and other minerals.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
238 Main Street in Norway has a sweet new identity
NORWAY — Where former proprietors of the quaint storefront at 238 Main Street in Norway used to cater to tastes for health food or decadent baked goods, a new shop focused on helping customers feel and look their best has opened its doors. Longtime friends Liz Logan and Madison Cobbett have partnered to open a […]
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Bella the cat still missing in Norway
She escaped during a rabies clinic at the Norway Fire Department Sept. 9.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Photo: Night life at New Balance in Norway
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Sen. Rick Bennett’s ‘Four in the Forest’ trail run to benefit land trust
The Happy Moose Marathon takes place Sept. 23 on the Bennett family’s woodland trail system.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Revaluation sticker shock consequence of imperfect science of assessment
With property tax bills set to mail out in just a few weeks, town officials and property owners alike are in a no-win situation with Oxford’s recent property assessments.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
With substance use disorder, support for recovery never stops
The Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative holds its seventh annual recovery rally this Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. at The HILLS Recovery Center in Norway and wrapping up at Moore Park in South Paris.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
Oxford’s highway crew down to two workers
At Thursday’s select board meeting, residents voiced concerns about the public works department and property revaluations.
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