11 years ago STUDENT HONORS STUDENT HONORSPhoto courtesy of Susan Killam Seventh-graders at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter recently honored for either academic excellence or academic effort are front, from left, Haley Roberts, Emily Albair, Jayna Robinson, Ashley Downing, Aino Rudloff-Eastman and Ethan Boutilier.
11 years ago SAD 46 receives donations from K of C and Parola Foundation By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — In the spirit of the “giving season,” John Parola presented two checks to School Administrative District 46 at last week’s meeting: one from the local Knights of Columbus council and the other from the Jeffrey S.
11 years ago Two arrested in attempted Rite Aid robbery DEXTER — Dexter police have arrested two men in connection with an attempted robbery of the Rite Aid pharmacy on Church Street last week.
11 years ago East-west highway moratorium extension on Dexter council agenda By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council is apparently expecting a large crowd for its Dec.
11 years ago MMA Safety Enhancement Grant awarded to town of Dexter DEXTER — A Safety Enhancement Grant of $1,213 has been awarded to the town of Dexter by the Maine Municipal Association.
11 years ago Dexter Regional High School student wins Voice of Democracy scholarship DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School has announced that the winner for the local VFW District 5 competition in the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest is Meredith Roderka.
11 years ago Ridge View Community School Builders Club fundraiser DEXTER — Once again, the Ridge View Community School Builders Club will be collecting donations for the Dexter Area Food Closet next month.
11 years ago Cooking Matters teen challenge scheduled DEXTER — The Ridge View Community School needs help in determining a winner for the Cooking Matters teen class, a nutrition and education program.
11 years ago ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ what has been learned after eight years? DEXTER — DDATT’s First Friday Discussion for Friday, Dec.
11 years ago Health students collect Christmas items for needy children DEXTER — Health occupations students from the Tri-County Technical Center (TCTC) recently participated in Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse.
11 years ago Attempted robbery reported Monday at Dexter Rite Aid Staff Report DEXTER — The Dexter Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery late Monday afternoon at the local Rite Aid pharmacy on Spring Street.
11 years ago Briggs separation agreement includes six month’s salary By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council agreed to pay departing Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs six months’ salary plus the cash equivalent of any accrued vacation and sick time, according to the separation agreement obtained by the Piscataquis Observer.
11 years ago Watson looking forward to new challenges as town manager By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council didn’t have to go very far to find a new town manager.
11 years ago DRHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH DRHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Contributed photo Dexter Regional High School has announced that the following students have been selected by the faculty as Students of the Month for October.
11 years ago Dexter Grange seeks members to retain charter and Scout sponsorship By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — There seemed to be no shortage of volunteers at the Nov.
11 years ago Residents question ex-town manager’s buyout By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — A proposed ordinance to transfer just under $48,000 from the town’s unreserved fund balance to the department head’s wage and benefits account drew some heated comments at last week’s Dexter Town Council meeting.
11 years ago LePage threatens court action if budget isn’t balanced in January By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — Gov.