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Welcome Municipal Contact News & Press Releases Upcoming Events Dexter Links Calendar ⇒ Menu Welcome Municipal Contact News & Press Releases Upcoming Events Dexter Links Calendar Welcome to the Dexter, Maine Website The central Maine community of Dexter, located in Penobscot County, is situated in a small valley along Route 7 that runs north from the intersection of Route 95 in Newport and continues toward the Dover-Foxcroft and Moosehead Lake Region. Dexter Maine was incorporated in 1816 and Maine becomes the 23rd state in 1820. The Town has a population of approximately 3895 +/- {according to the 2010 US Census} year round residents and is conveniently located; transit time to either Bangor or Waterville in a little less than an hour, or you can be in Portland in about 2 hours. The community is centered around the 1,170 acre Lake Wassookeag, which provides the primary water source for the Town’s water system as well as a variety of recreational opportunities. The lake level of Wassookeag is 433 feet above mean sea level, the highest elevation in town (from looking at the USGS topo map) is about 810′ –located off of the Pleasant Ridge Road in northern Dexter. The village elevation drops from the dam very slowly down to Fayscott Bog — most of the buildings are 400′ and above. Dexter, ME. also has a great nine-hole municipal golf course and driving range, a public beach and picnic areas, plus boasts one of Maine’s best small municipal regional airport’s which offers 3,000 feet of lighted paved runway. Additionally, snowmobiling, fishing, water sports, and hunting are all popular recreational activities associated with the area. Dexter also has many clubs and organizations that are very active in the community. The immediate area has ample housing available, providing offerings in both the rural and urban environment. The Town functions under a Council / Manager form of government, headed by a seven-member Town Council. Municipal services include a public works department, water and sewer district, police department, ambulance service, fire department, cemeteries, public library and an active Economic Development Corporation with many residents volunteering to sit on numerous committees. The school system includes a high school, middle school and elementary school, all of which are part of School Administrative District AOS 94. The Town also runs a highly lauded recreation program, which has year-round activities for all ages. Check back frequently as features are added and changed often on a daily basis. Manager’s Journal, Council Minutes, Upcoming Council Agendas, Business Links or Department Monthly Reports are added frequently to keep everyone up to date. Dexter’s website is an on going community project. We hope you will feel free to submit pictures, stories, information and suggestions. If your Dexter business listing is not listed, it is incorrect or you have an email or a webpage link, please email the correct information to Webmaster so I can rectify the situation. Town Manager Town Council Departments Abbott Memorial Library Cemeteries Code Enforcement Fire Department Human Services – General Assistance Mayo Ambulance Police Department Recreation Tax Assessor Tax Collector Town Clerk Town Hall Activities Dexter Municipal Airport Churches Clubs & Organizations American Legion Boy Scouts Dexter Kiwanis Club Dexter Lakes Association #225 (no title) HJ Crosby Community Band of Dexter Knights of Columbus Masonic Hall North Country Riding Club Sunshine Club VFW Wassookeag Snowmobile Club Wayside Grange & Theatre Dexter School System Dexter Businesses Business Opportunities Dexter Boards & Committees Appeals Board Planning Board Dexter Municipal Golf Course Dexter Public Health Assoc. Dexter Utility District Dexter Playground Dexter Revitalization Committee Dexter Tennis Court Project Disclaimer Job Opportunity Mid-Maine Solid Waste Association Post Office Information Useful Links Local Links Online Services Health & Safety Education State Links Federal Links Tax Information Publications Maine Recreation Other Vital Records Abbott Memorial Library Reports Assessor’s Office Reports Cemetery Reports Code Enforcement Reports Facilities Reports Finance Officer Reports Fire Department Reports Highway Reports Human Services Reports Police Department Reports Recreation Reports Town Clerk Reports Web Hosting Provided by Maine Hosting Solutions Copyright © Town of Dexter, Maine - All Rights Reserved...