11 years ago Sanchez becomes consultant with Tastefully Simple DEXTER — Jennifer Sanchez of Dexter has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc.
11 years ago Vendors, crafters wanted for Dexter Community Playground Family Fun Day By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — After a successful work day getting some of the equipment installed, the Dexter Community Playground Committee is now preparing for a Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept.
11 years ago Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis now meeting at All Aboard Restaurant DEXTER — Officers with the Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Club have announced that they are now meeting at 6:30 a.
11 years ago Dexter PD investigating China Garden armed robbery DEXTER — The Dexter Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery at the China Garden Restaurant on Church Street Saturday night July 13.
11 years ago Swimming around Lake Wassookeag channel raises concerns By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — Swimming and operating watercraft at high speeds are not supposed to take place around the “no wake zone” at Lake Wassookeag channel in Dexter.
11 years ago Garland residents say ‘no’ twice to east-west corridor By Mike LangeStaff Writer GARLAND — Residents of Garland enacted a 180-day moratorium on any development related to the proposed east-west corridor at a special town meeting on July 10.
11 years ago Early morning fire destroys camper, damages home DEXTER — Fire destroyed a camper and shed and seriously damaged a home on Goff Road in Dexter on July 5.
11 years ago Garland residents will vote on east-west highway moratorium at July 10 meeting By Mike LangeStaff Writer GARLAND — Residents of Garland will meet at the town’s Grange Hall at 6 p.
11 years ago CONSTITUTION WINNERS Colton Parsons, left, and Haeyden Guenther, fifth grade students at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter, received awards from the Maine Secretary of State for their posters as part of the annual Maine Constitution Essay/Poster Contest.
11 years ago YOUNG AMERICAN REVOLUTION ESSAYISTS Grade 5 students at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter participated in the Tisbury Manor Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest.
11 years ago Penquis Journey House receives $1,000 from Community Matters DEXTER — Early this spring the Penquis Journey House was nominated to participate in the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s annual grant-making initiative, Community Matters More.
11 years ago Playground Committee holds work party DEXTER — Despite steady drizzle and fog, more than 35 volunteers of all ages showed up at Crosby Park in Dexter on Saturday to install some of the town’s new playground equipment.
11 years ago Dexter apartment complex up for final approval July 25 By Mike LangeStaff writer DEXTER — The Dexter Planning Board conducted its final hearing on Gerald Marshall’s Abbot Hill apartment complex on June 27 and Marshall said the project “is moving forward.
11 years ago EASY DOES IT EASY DOES ITObserver photo/Mike Lange Volunteers Josh Anderson, left, Dave Young and Mark Watson move part of the new swing set during a work party at Crosby Park in Dexter to install new playground equipment.
11 years ago Students of the month Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School Students of the Month for May are, from left, Emma Wing, grade 11; Brent Richardson, grade 12; Logan Bagley, grade 10; and DeAnn Watson, grade 9.
11 years ago Fossa’s General Store ready for June 27 ‘soft opening’ By Mike LangeStaff Writer DEXTER — More shelves are going up, food and beverages are being stocked in the coolers and the phone in Judy Craig’s office sometimes is “ringing off the hook.
11 years ago Zevulon concert at the Wayside Theatre DEXTER — Come and enjoy a lighthearted evening of country, bluegrass and gospel music by Zevulon June 22 beginning at 7 p.
11 years ago YOUNG ANGLERS Ridge View Community School fourth-graders enjoyed the third annual Dexter Kiwanis Youth Fishing Contest on May 28.