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.

By Judy HarrisonBDN Staff DEXTER — An early morning fire Saturday severely damaged the Tri-County Technical Center, according to Dexter Fire Chief Matt Connor.

  Ridge View Community School seventh-graders were recognized in December for academic excellence, engaged learning and motivation to learn.

By Beth Ranagan DEXTER — Over the past six months or so, there have been a number of articles in local newspapers about balance and falling of senior adults.

Contributed photo       On Saturday, Dec.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School         Dexter Regional High School is proud to announce that the following pupils have been selected by the faculty and staff as “Students of the Month” for November, from left: grade 9, Aino Rudloff-Eastman; grade 10, Aubrey Godin; grade 11, Colby Burton; and grade 12, Isiah Phillips.

  DEXTER — DDATT’s first Friday movie for 2016 will take place on Jan.

 Photo courtesy of Abbott Memorial Library Members and guests of the Abbott Memorial Library’s Book Club shared Thanksgiving dinner together, which included a discussion of the book “Truman” by David McCullough.