By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A 34-year-old man was hospitalized after an early-morning shooting in Dexter on Thursday.

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DEXTER — With help from various community partners, students in the Building Trades program at Tri-County Technical Center will soon be able to apply what they have learned in the classroom in the real world as they are part of a crew to construct a family home on Main Street Hill.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE YEAR — On Friday, June 7 Dexter Regional High School awarded Students of the Year at the annual Senior Assembly.

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Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the May Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The economic value of Maine’s lakes to the state economy has more than doubled in 25 years, according to a University of Maine study being released in June.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Piscataquis Regional Food Center announces a new funding initiative in response to a 200 percent rise in program registration in the first year.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School DEXTER OFFICERS — Dexter Regional High School recently held elections for the Executive Board for Student Government for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

DEXTER — Thirteen members of the Piscataquis Region Retired Educators Association and one guest met at the FAMBily Restaurant in Dexter for their monthly meeting on May 28.

By Elizabeth Walztoni Plant sale and swap season is in full swing, and this year there are some new considerations to keep in mind while shopping.

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington celebrated the success and accomplishments of the members of the Class of 2024 with a gala commencement ceremony in Farmington.

DEXTER – A proposed 2024-25 SAD 46 budget totaling $16,532,495 was approved during the annual district meeting in the Alfond Gym at the Ridge View Community School on May 30.

Photo courtesy of Emily Adams GARLAND OBSERVANCE — With the American flag in the background at half staff to commemorate Memorial Day, the veterans pictured were among the many who attended this year’s Memorial Day observance in Garland.

AUGUSTA – Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the boating season in Maine for many, and the Maine Warden Service is urging all boaters to wear your life jacket, boat safely, and if you are under 25 years of age, complete a boating safety education course.

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By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health shared people’s personal medical information with Facebook, a lawsuit filed last week alleges.