9 years ago Dexter residents approve high school roof project DEXTER — By a 64-5 margin residents of Dexter voted to approve a roof renovation/improvement project at Dexter Regional High School during an April 12 referendum.
9 years ago Foundation comes through Summer camp now a reality for many SAD 46 youth By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — Thanks to the William and Joan Alfond Foundation, through a grant ranging from $12,000-$14,000, SAD 46 children entering grades 2 and 5 will have the opportunity to attend a summer camp offered through the town.
9 years ago Wayside Grange/Theatre announce concert schedule DEXTER —The Wayside Grange/Theatre announces its 2016 concert schedule.
9 years ago SAD 46 residents vote on DRHS roof project By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — On Tuesday, April 12 residents in the SAD 46 communities of Dexter, Exeter, Garland and Ripley headed to the polls for a referendum on a proposed roof renovation/improvement project at Dexter Regional High School — results were not available as of presstime.
9 years ago SENIOR COMPANIONS Photo courtesy of Liz Breault/Abbott Memorial Library Ed Morrissey and Gail Watson of the senior companion program recently spoke at the Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter.
9 years ago HJ Crosby Community Band Spring Fling Concert By Rick Whitney DEXTER — On Sunday, April 10 the Harold J Crosby Community Band of Dexter will be holding its fourth annual Spring Fling Concert at the Dexter Town Hall at 2 p.
9 years ago Trafton Dairy Farm fire update By Stacy Edgerly DEXTER — On Saturday, March 5 the last working dairy farm in Dexter was a total loss as it was burned to the ground in a devastating fire.
9 years ago Skeleton Crew session to discuss pharmaceuticals for osteoporosis DEXTER — Many adults choose to take one of several pharmaceuticals as prescribed by their physicians to treat their osteoporosis.
9 years ago Beekeepers meeting April 12 DEXTER — The Penquis Beekeepers’ monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 12 at the VFW on Cedar Street at 7 p.
9 years ago STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 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 as “Students of the Month” for February.
9 years ago Dexter opts to remain with MRC for solid waste disposal beyond 2018 By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — Over the next several months, nearly 200 communities across eastern Maine will be making decisions on the long-term future of solid waste disposal.
9 years ago Dairy farm fire destroys barn and home, kills 25 cows By Dawn GagnonBDN Staff DEXTER — Fundraising is underway to help a Dexter dairy farmer after his two-story farmhouse and attached barn were destroyed in a fire on Saturday.
9 years ago Carnival Royalty Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolCARNIVAL ROYALTY — Dexter Regional High School recently concluded its Winter Carnival Week with the events including competitions, games, a pasta drive, skits and wall murals.
9 years ago Get a taste of ‘Raw Milk in Maine’ DEXTER — Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition will host a free screening of “Raw Milk in Maine” on Friday, March 4 from 6-8 p.
9 years ago Students of the month – January Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is proud to announce that the following students have been selected by the faculty as Students of the Month for January.
9 years ago Come take a trip to Wonderland Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolALICE’S ADVENTURES — Hannah Wigham, left pictured with Dayle Iverson, has the title role in the upcoming Dexter Regional High School production of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.
9 years ago Dexter Revitalization Committee plans first Maine Red Hot Dog Festival DEXTER — The Dexter Revitalization Committee (DRC) is made up of various local area citizens committed to the revitalization of the town in order to attract new business, as well as new residents.
9 years ago Skeleton Crew to learn more about the benefits of aromatherapy By Beth Ranagan DEXTER — The modern science of aromatherapy was founded in 1928 by the French chemist Gattefosse following the success of wound treatment with essential oils during World War I.