10 years ago Co-Valedictorians for the Class of 2014 DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce this years Co-Valedictorians are Hunter Belanger and Meredith Roderka.
10 years ago Common Core sets achievable standards, says AOS 94 educator By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — There are numerous facts and fantasies about Common Core making the rounds on the Internet, local coffee shops and citizen’s groups.
10 years ago Two CDBG proposals approved at special town meeting By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer MILO — Two applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects were approved via a special town meeting vote on April 29.
10 years ago Chases, burglary and assaults keep police busy By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The Dexter Police Department had an unusually busy week that started with a high-speed chase involving a dirt bike and ended with an assault on an officer making an arrest on a domestic complaint.
10 years ago Dexter mom battles illness to stay active in community By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — Krystal Ahern will be observing Mother’s Day like millions of other moms.
10 years ago Education meeting May 2 DEXTER — “Education: how well are our schools working?” will be presented Friday, May 2 at 7 p.
10 years ago High-schoolers learn about big ideas and small concepts at Teen Science Cafe for ME! By Stuart Hedstrom Staff Writer DEXTER — A group of high school students had another opportunity to gauge their interest in the world of science with a Teen Science Cafe for ME! on the evening of April 24 at the Dexter Town Hall.
10 years ago H.J. Crosby Community Band honors legacy of Dexter composer and philanthropist By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — One lady is playing the trumpet again for the first time in 42 years.
10 years ago Council approves plan to repair flood damage By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council took swift action at a special meeting last Thursday to repair road damage caused by the April 15-16 flood that pushed the east bank of the Sebasticook River over its banks.
11 years ago Charles selected as TCTC’s CTE Student of the Year DEXTER — Georgia Charles has been selected as the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Year at the Tri-County Technical Center (TCTC).
11 years ago Governor designates $20,000 in contingency funds for Penquis Journey House DEXTER — Governor Paul LePage has designated $20,000 from his contingency funds to support the continuation of services offered by the Penquis Journey House in Dexter.
11 years ago Dexter assessing damage from last week’s flood By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — There were no injuries and only a few homes evacuated last week when the east branch of the Sebasticook River overflowed its banks.
11 years ago High school art show winners DEXTER — The GFWC/Dexter Women’s Literary Club is proud to announce the winners of the annual Dexter Regional High School Art Contest.
11 years ago STUDENTS 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 March.
11 years ago KIWANIS ONE DAY Every year at this time Kiwanis Clubs all over the world take part in Kiwanis One Day.
11 years ago Dexter council sets rezoning proposal to May public hearing By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The public will have one more opportunity to comment on a proposal to permit manufacturing in Dexter’s commercial zones, providing that any plans be approved by the town’s planning board.
11 years ago Shoe manufacturing revival group now seeking funding By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — They have the desire, location, a ready pool of workers and a product logo.
11 years ago HJ Crosby Community Band will perform spring fling cabaret concert DEXTER — The HJ Crosby Community Band of Dexter will perform on April 13, at the Dexter Town Hall at 2 p.