Observer photo/Mike Lange  LOSING THEIR MARBLES — Office Coordinator Margaret Towle is pictured by the chart that explains the “losing your marbles” weight-loss program at Reddy Health Center in Dexter.

  By Mike Lange Staff Writer  DEXTER — Last year’s prolonged winter took its toll on Dexter’s public works budget and town officials also took out a $750,000 road improvement bond to catch up on long-neglected repairs.

  By Mike Lange Staff Writer  DEXTER — A Dexter-based company that specializes in automated quality control equipment has been awarded a $25,000 seed grant from the Maine Technology Institute  Advanced Concepts and Engineering LLC will invest $128,000 of their own money on top of $600,000 already spent on innovative testing equipment, according to president and founder Joel Costonis.

  By Mike LangeStaff Writer  DEXTER — A new program designed to teach youngsters the basics of forestry and outdoor recreation skills could be approved by the Maine Department of Education as early as next month.

Contributed Article  DEXTER — This summer take a walk through your movie memory with the Harold J.

 DEXTER/DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Summer Science Club announces opportunities for hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for youngsters in grades 5-8.

Area golfers will have the chance to enjoy two days of golf in support of a great cause at the 2015 Pine Tree Hospice Golf Open.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer  DEXTER — Saturday was a bittersweet day for those who ran, walked and even pushed strollers in the Amy, Coty, Monica Memorial 5K Race/Walk to End Domestic Violence.

 DEXTER — The School Administrative District 46 budget passed easily with little debate at the June 4 public forum.

 DEXTER — This week marks the fourth anniversary of one of Maine’s worst domestic violence cases that led to the deaths of four people.

Contributed photo AHERN FAMILY — Pictured are Rick, Harley and Krystal Ahern.

Contributed photo  STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Dexter Regional High School has announced Students of the Month for April 2015.

DEXTER — Michaela White, a senior at Dexter Regional High School and the daughter of Mike and Shannon White, was selected to receive the 2015 Principal’s Award, Principal Stephen Bell announced.

  Contributed photo DAVE MELLO DEXTER – Bluesmen Dave Mello and Leo Lynch will play at the Wayside Theatre on Sat.

Observer photo/Mike Lagne WELCOME DONATION – Jim Nicholas, right, president of the Dexter Fish and Game Association, presented a check for $250 to Dexter Town Council Chairman Mike Blake last week to help with the town’s 4th of July fireworks display.

Tisdale By Beth Ranagan DEXTER — Attendees of the Skeleton Crew meeting at Dexter’s Abbott Memorial Library on May 1 enjoyed an informative and delightful presentation by Linda Tisdale, local herbalist, about herbs and foods beneficial for bone health.

Photo courtesy of Chris Bailey THREE GENERATIONS OF HUSSON GRADS — On May 10 Ryan Bailey graduated from Husson University in Bangor with a B.

   DEXTER — Want to make some changes in that old toilet tank without replacing the entire unit? DDATT is sponsoring a workshop on Wednesday, May 13, 6 p.