HONOREDObserver photo/Mike Lange The SAD 46 Board of Directors honored Barbara Wakefield at their March 5 meeting in recognition of her 13 years of service representing the town of Ripley on the board.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — During periods of tight budgets, school districts are always looking for additional funding sources without imposing a greater burden on taxpayers.

Staff Report     DEXTER — The School Administrative District 46 Board of Directors meets March 5 at 7 p.

BAND SEEKS TO GROW Photo courtesy of HJ Crosby Community Band of Dexter The HJ Crosby Community Band of Dexter is looking for new members.

    DEXTER — The Penquis Beekeepers’ next monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — Hundreds of educators from School Union 60, SAD 4, AOS 94/SAD 46, Foxcroft Academy, RSU 68 and SAD 41 are expected at the second annual MooseTech Regional Technology Conference on Friday, March 14 at Ridge View Community School in Dexter.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The bear baiting initiative that will more than likely be on the November general election ballot in Maine just isn’t about one game animal.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council faced a dilemma last week after two local men expressed interest in leasing the community’s campground for the upcoming season.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — It was proposed as a way to save energy and allow town employees some “down time” to process reports and take in-house training.

FROM CHINA TO DEXTER Photo courtesy of Fran Field/Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Aaron Parola, the son of Diane and John Parola of Dexter, was a recent speaker at the Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis meeting.

    DEXTER — For the first time, St.

    In last week’s article on the Break-Away program in Dexter, the address of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was incorrect.

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Staff Report     DEXTER — The Feb.

HELPING TO FEED THOSE IN NEED Photos courtesy of TCTC Just as the holidays were winding down Health Occupations students from the Tri-County Technical Center in Dexter started a food drive to benefit local food pantries.

RED FOR ED Observer photo/Mike Lange As a tribute to the late coach Ed Guiski, fans at the Dexter-Bangor Christian boys’ hoop contest were asked to wear red, the Tigers’ team color.

    DEXTER — Tri-County Technical Center held the Local Skills Showcase Competition on Jan.

    DEXTER — On Friday, Feb.