Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Dave Pearson reads the proclamation incorporating the town of Dexter on June 17, 1816 exactly 200 years later during a ceremony at the Dexter Town Hall.

DEXTER — On June 17, 1816 the town of Dexter — then part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts — was officially incorporated, named in honor of Judge Samuel Dexter who at the time was the Democratic candidate for governor of the commonwealth.

DEXTER — Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition (DDATT) plans on beginning the July 4 weekend by hosting its monthly First Friday public discussion on Friday, July 1 from 7-9 p.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — Town Manager Shelley Watson provided updates on several happenings scheduled for the upcoming few months during a June 8 meeting of the town council.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — A proposed 2016-17 budget of $13,967,172 was approved during the annual district budget meeting on June 9 at the Ridge View Community School.

DEXTER — The June 3 DDATT First Friday topic is raising rabbits for meat, starting at 7 p.

DEXTER — Work is being done on the steeple of the First Universalist Church of Dexter.

By Jen LyndsBDN Staff PRESQUE ISLE — When the 154 graduates marched out of the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s 107th Commencement ceremony at Wieden Gymnasium on Saturday, May 14, they all had their new diplomas with them.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — In 1816, the town of Dexter — named for the then Democratic candidate for Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Samuel Dexter — was incorporated.

DEXTER — If you are tired of the humdrum selection of greeting cards at the local drug store, maybe you should consider making your own one-of- a-kind greeting card for that special friend or family member.

Photo courtesy of  J.

Photos courtesy of  GFWC/Dexter Women’s Literary ClubART SHOW WINNERS — The winners of the GFWC/Dexter Women’s Literary Club’s annual Dexter Regional High School Art Show, pictured with art teacher Mary Lightbody, are, from left, second-place winner, Arielle Carlow; first-place winner, Jade Harvey; and third-place winner, Peyton Webber.

By Ryan McLaughlinBDN Staff DEXTER — Distracted driving is believed to be a factor in a rear-end collision involving two school buses on Route 94 last week, police said.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School   Dexter Regional High School is proud to announce that the following students have been selected by the faculty and staffas “Students of the Month” for March.

DEXTER — DDATT’s next First Friday public get-together will be May 6 at 6 p.

DEXTER — The final community fundraiser for the Trafton family will be the Krazy Jake Comedy Show with special guest “Little Peters” — a Youtube sensation from Lee.

Photo courtesy of VFW Post #4298 VFW Post #4298 of Dexter recently elected officers for 2016-17.

DEXTER — The evaluation of bone mineral density (BMD) is done with the DXA or bone densitometry test.