By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — On Tuesday, April 12 residents in the SAD 46 communities of Dexter, Exeter, Garland and Ripley headed to the polls for a referendum on a proposed roof renovation/improvement project at Dexter Regional High School — results were not available as of presstime.

Photo courtesy of Liz Breault/Abbott Memorial Library Ed Morrissey and Gail Watson of the senior companion program recently spoke at the Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter.

By Rick Whitney DEXTER — On Sunday, April 10 the Harold J Crosby Community Band of Dexter will be holding its fourth annual Spring Fling Concert at the Dexter Town Hall at 2 p.

By Stacy Edgerly DEXTER — On Saturday, March 5 the last working dairy farm in Dexter was a total loss as it was burned to the ground in a devastating fire.

DEXTER — Many adults choose to take one of several pharmaceuticals as prescribed by their physicians to treat their osteoporosis.

  DEXTER — The Penquis Beekeepers’ monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 12 at the VFW on Cedar Street at 7 p.

 Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School Dexter Regional High School is proud to announce that the following students have been selected by the faculty as “Students of the Month” for February.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — Over the next several months, nearly 200 communities across eastern Maine will be making decisions on the long-term future of solid waste disposal.

By Dawn GagnonBDN Staff DEXTER — Fundraising is underway to help a Dexter dairy farmer after his two-story farmhouse and attached barn were destroyed in a fire on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolCARNIVAL ROYALTY — Dexter Regional High School recently concluded its Winter Carnival Week with the events including competitions, games, a pasta drive, skits and wall murals.

DEXTER — Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition will host a free screening of “Raw Milk in Maine” on Friday, March 4 from 6-8 p.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolSTUDENTS 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 January.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolALICE’S ADVENTURES — Hannah Wigham, left pictured with Dayle Iverson, has the title role in the upcoming Dexter Regional High School production of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.

DEXTER — The Dexter Revitalization Committee (DRC) is made up of various local area citizens committed to the revitalization of the town in order to attract new business, as well as new residents.

By Beth Ranagan DEXTER — The modern science of aromatherapy was founded in 1928 by the French chemist Gattefosse following the success of wound treatment with essential oils during World War I.

Composite photo courtesy of Susan Killam Ridge View Community School accepted the Department of Education’s Read To Me Challenge promoting the importance of literacy for all students in Maine.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — Those looking for a mixed martial arts (MMA) training center or simply to take part in fitness programs related to the sport no longer have to travel out of the region as The Outlet is now open on the Dover Road (Route 7) in the former Family Attic Thrift Store building.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School The Dexter Regional High School faculty and staff have selected the following as the Students of the Month for December, from left, grade 9: Ethan Boutilier; grade 10: Kaitlyn Webber; grade 11: Joseph Germano; and grade 12: Ashton Ward.