By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council voted last week to extend a six-month moratorium on construction of the proposed east-west corridor through the community, but the vote was closer than the previous tally in June.

Members of Cub Scout Pack 75 braved the chilly weather Saturday to host another toy drive for needy families in the Dexter area.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — It’s been 12 years since the last footwear came off the assembly line at Dexter Shoe where more than 750 people were once employed, some for more than 35 years.

    DEXTER — The HJ Crosby Community Band of Dexter (and ensembles) will present a holiday concert Sunday, Dec.

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STUDENT HONORSPhoto courtesy of Susan Killam Seventh-graders at the Ridge View Community School in Dexter recently honored for either academic excellence or academic effort are front, from left, Haley Roberts, Emily Albair, Jayna Robinson, Ashley Downing, Aino Rudloff-Eastman and Ethan Boutilier.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — In the spirit of the “giving season,” John Parola presented two checks to School Administrative District 46 at last week’s meeting: one from the local Knights of Columbus council and the other from the Jeffrey S.

    DEXTER — Dexter police have arrested two men in connection with an attempted robbery of the Rite Aid pharmacy on Church Street last week.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council is apparently expecting a large crowd for its Dec.

    DEXTER — A Safety Enhancement Grant of $1,213 has been awarded to the town of Dexter by the Maine Municipal Association.

    DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School has announced that the winner for the local VFW District 5 competition in the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest is Meredith Roderka.

    DEXTER — Once again, the Ridge View Community School Builders Club will be collecting donations for the Dexter Area Food Closet next month.

    DEXTER — The Ridge View Community School needs help in determining a winner for the Cooking Matters teen class, a nutrition and education program.

    DEXTER — DDATT’s First Friday Discussion for Friday, Dec.

    DEXTER — Health occupations students from the Tri-County Technical Center (TCTC) recently participated in Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse.

Staff Report     DEXTER — The Dexter Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery late Monday afternoon at the local Rite Aid pharmacy on Spring Street.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council agreed to pay departing Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs six months’ salary plus the cash equivalent of any accrued vacation and sick time, according to the separation agreement obtained by the Piscataquis Observer.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council didn’t have to go very far to find a new town manager.