Despite a cool start to the spring season, planning is well underway for summertime as the Dexter Town Council gave its approval to closures on public ways for three events across July and August during a May 11 meeting.

The community will now be able to utilize AARP resources as an application to the AARP/World Health Organization Network of Age Friendly Communities has been approved. “We are officially an Age Friendly Community, I got that word this week,” Town Manager Shelley Watson said during an April 13 town council meeting. She said a kick-off event will be scheduled for Friday, May 19, time and location to be announced.

While the two districts are in the midst of the application process for an integrated, consolidated grade 9-16 educational facility, SAD 4 and AOS 94 -- which includes the Dexter-based SAD 46 and the towns of Athens and Harmony -- are also looking into ways to save money and share resources in the more immediate future. During an April 11 meeting of the SAD 4 school board, the directors voted to send a written request to AOS 94 Superintendent Kevin Jordan to explore a one-year cost sharing agreement with the neighboring school unit.

GUILFORD — The first formal step toward pursuing an integrated, consolidated grade 9-16 educational facility shared by SAD 4 and SAD 46 of the Dexter-area was taken by the SAD 4 school board as the directors authorized Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick to work with SAD 46 officials — who approved the application during a school board meeting earlier in the month — on the initial project application, during a March 21 meeting at Piscataquis Community Secondary School.

DEXTER — Having lost a member of the school community last year to suicide, students involved in the Seeds of Peace program at Dexter Regional High School wanted to do something to break the stigma related to mental health issues.

Dexter seeks age-friendly community status | DEXTER — The community may be able to utilize AARP resources as the council authorized Town Manager Shelley Watson to apply for membership with the AARP/World Health Organization Network of Age-Friendly Communities during a March 9 meeting.

DEXTER, Maine — Since opening a little more than a year ago, The Outlet has served as a mixed martial arts (MMA) training center for all abilities including professional fighters, amateur competitors, those looking to take part in fitness programs related to the sport and children starting to learn martial arts such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).

DEXTER — Last summer several dozen SAD 46-area children in grades 2-5 had the opportunity to attend a summer camp offered through the town on Lake Wassookeag thanks to a grant from the William and Joan Alfond Foundation.

DEXTER — After considering several options during a Jan.

DEXTER — Residents of the region coping with and caring for family members with chronic conditions can potentially receive assistance through the Piscataquis Thriving in Place (TIP) Collaborative.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The RSU 68 school board is hosting a “Meet Your Area Legislator Night” at the SeDoMoCha School on Monday, Dec.

DEXTER — Two days after residents headed to the polls, the Dexter Town Council had its first post-election meeting on Nov.

DEXTER — The Opus One Big Band will perform a concert to benefit Dexter Regional High Schools’ band and chorus programs, including the spring high school music trip to Williamsburg.

Strauch runs at state meet BELFAST — Dexter Regional High School senior William Strauch took part in the 2016 Class C boys cross country championship on Nov.

DEXTER — For centuries, Asian monks have used meditation to relieve suffering and attain enlightenment.

ORONO  — If the first meeting of the season between the Orono and Dexter football teams is any indication, their rematch two weeks from now in the LTC Class D North semifinals should be a classic.

DEXTER — Friday, Nov.

DEXTER — A new company is working to bring a part of the shoe industry back to the community.