DEXTER — Because training our young people to understand the world around them is such an important task, the April 4 version of Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition’s (DDATT) First Friday public discussion will be on “Education: how well are our schools working?” at 7 p.

    DEXTER — The Penquis Beekeepers’ monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at the VFW on Cedar Street at 7 p.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Planning Board unanimously endorsed a proposal at its March 27 meeting to allow manufacturing facilities in the town’s commercial zones.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     DEXTER — The Dexter Police Department is one of several Maine law enforcement agencies participating in the “Drive Sober, Maine” high-visibility, impaired driver campaign.

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.