By Jen LyndsBDN Staff PRESQUE ISLE — When the 154 graduates marched out of the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s 107th Commencement ceremony at Wieden Gymnasium on Saturday, May 14, they all had their new diplomas with them.

By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — In 1816, the town of Dexter — named for the then Democratic candidate for Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Samuel Dexter — was incorporated.

DEXTER — If you are tired of the humdrum selection of greeting cards at the local drug store, maybe you should consider making your own one-of- a-kind greeting card for that special friend or family member.

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Photos courtesy of  GFWC/Dexter Women’s Literary ClubART SHOW WINNERS — The winners of the GFWC/Dexter Women’s Literary Club’s annual Dexter Regional High School Art Show, pictured with art teacher Mary Lightbody, are, from left, second-place winner, Arielle Carlow; first-place winner, Jade Harvey; and third-place winner, Peyton Webber.

By Ryan McLaughlinBDN Staff DEXTER — Distracted driving is believed to be a factor in a rear-end collision involving two school buses on Route 94 last week, police said.

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 and staffas “Students of the Month” for March.

DEXTER — DDATT’s next First Friday public get-together will be May 6 at 6 p.

DEXTER — The final community fundraiser for the Trafton family will be the Krazy Jake Comedy Show with special guest “Little Peters” — a Youtube sensation from Lee.

Photo courtesy of VFW Post #4298 VFW Post #4298 of Dexter recently elected officers for 2016-17.

DEXTER — The evaluation of bone mineral density (BMD) is done with the DXA or bone densitometry test.

DEXTER — By a 64-5 margin residents of Dexter voted to approve a roof renovation/improvement project at Dexter Regional High School during an April 12 referendum.

Summer camp now a reality for many SAD 46 youth By Stuart HedstromStaff Writer DEXTER — Thanks to the William and Joan Alfond Foundation, through a grant ranging from $12,000-$14,000, SAD 46 children entering grades 2 and 5 will have the opportunity to attend a summer camp offered through the town.

DEXTER —The Wayside Grange/Theatre announces its 2016 concert schedule.

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.