By Sam BrownDexter Dover Area Towns in Transition     DEXTER — “Variations on Community Gardening” was the topic at Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition’s (DDATT) March 7th First Friday public discussion held in the Abbott Memorial Library’s meeting room in Dexter.

 Pictured are members of the Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis who attended the Terrific Kids awards ceremony at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter on March 10.

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By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — A local talent show that turned out to be the biggest fundraising event for the Dexter Community Playground last year returns to Ridge View Community School on Saturday, March 29 at 6 p.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Police Department executed a search warrant at a McFarland Street residence on March 12 and arrested Gregory Bohan, 50, on drug trafficking charges.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — Even in the high-tech world, some things are out of human control — like the weather.

DEXTER PIRATES Dexter Regional High School will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical “The Pirates of Penzance“ on March 20-21 at 7 p.

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STUDENTS 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.

Staff Report    ATHENS — Alternative Organizational Structure 94, based in Dexter, now has a new member community.

Staff Report     WALDOBORO — Former Dexter Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs has been hired as town manager of Waldoboro, effective Monday, March 10.

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.