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.

Photo courtesy of Susan Killam/RVCS The following pupils have been selected as Grade 7 Students of the Month at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter.

By Ryan McLaughlinBDN Staff DEXTER — A fast-moving, windswept fire flattened a two-story house on Airport Road early on the morning of Jan.

DEXTER — Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition will host a free screening of “Raw Milk in Maine” on Friday, Feb.

By Beth Ranagan DEXTER — There are many ways to manage osteopenia and osteoporosis.

DEXTER — The Abbott Memorial Library’s community meeting room once more was the stage for more than a dozen local farmers and gardeners to continue plans for an eventual area-specific seed “library.

DEXTER — Help is available for Maine students and families seeking financial aid for higher education, announced State Sen.

Photo courtesy of Abbott Memorial Library The Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter recently celebrated a special event.