Dexter

Dexter is located along Moosehead Trail (Route 7) in the southwestern portion of Penobscot County, about 30 miles northwest of Bangor.  Moosehead Trail takes travelers from Interstate 95 in Newport north toward Dover-Foxcroft and the Moosehead Lake Region and passes through the heart of Dexter’ commercial and recreational districts.

Lake Wassookeag, a 1,062 acre lake, named by the Penobscot Indians for ‘shining water,’ borders Dexter’s busy business district.  The lake is known for its supply of landlocked salmon, trout and togue, and is a favorite year round fishing spot.  Most of the lake is navigable by boat with the addition of a new boat launch to the Little Wassookeag side of the lake in 2000.  The lake also provides the town’s water supply and is subject to several town ordinances to protect water quality.

Dexter also offers a municipal 9-hole golf course, driving range, public beach, campgrounds, picnic areas and a small regional airport.  Dexter is the original home and namesake of the world famous Dexter Shoe Company.  The town is actively involved in economic development focusing on future opportunities for Dexter’s progressive and skilled workforce.

Downtown Dexter at Twilight
Abbott Memorial Library

  • North Country Riding Club
  • Four Seasons Adventure Trail
  • Dexter Public Beach & Playground on Lake Wassookeag
  • Wayside Park Evening Concerts (Tuesdays, Mid-June to Mid-August)
  • Fishing, Fishing Derbies
  • Maine Red Hot Dog Festival
  • Dexter Town Hall with Roller Skating
  • Skating Rink
  • Wassookeag Snowmobile Club
  • ITS Snowmobile Trail
  • Ice Fishing, Ice Fishing Derbies
  • Abbott Memorial Library
  • Wayside Theater
  • Dexter Regional Airport
  • Waterways & Boat Launches: Lake Wassookeag, Echo Lake/Puffers Pond
  • Golf Courses: Dexter Municipal Golf Course
  • Historic Sites: Abbott Museum & Gift Shop, Dexter Grist Mill, Miller House & Museum
  • Parks: Crosby Park, Ronco Park, Wayside Park


Dexter Town Office

23 Main Street
Dexter, Maine 04930
(207) 924-7351
www.dextermaine.org
manager@dextermaine.org


Dexter Historical Society

Dexter Historical Society

12 Church Street
Dexter, ME 04930

207-924-5721 (Main)

info@dexterhistoricalsociety.com (Main)

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Categories: Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Family, Community & Civic Organizations,

Dexter Lumber Company

Dexter Lumber Company

21 Jennings Hill Rd
Dexter, ME 04930

207-924-6408 (Main)

dexterlumbercompany@myfairpoint.net (Main)

Categories: Construction, Equipment & Contractors, Home & Garden,

Dexter Print Shop & Design

Dexter Print Shop & Design

54 Main Street, #5
Dexter, ME 04930

207-924-0028 (Main)

dexterprintllc@gmail.com (Main)

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Categories: Printing, Media & Web,

George Howard Insurance Agency

George Howard Insurance Agency

48 Main Street
Dexter, ME 04930

207-368-2568 (Main)

info@howardins.com (Main)

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Categories: Business & Professional Services, Finance & Insurance,

Live Maine Team@ REMAX/INFINITY

Live Maine Team@ REMAX/INFINITY

175 Spring Street
Dexter, ME 04930

207-924-2264 (Main)

livemaineteam@gmail.com (Main)

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Categories: Real Estate, Housing & Storage,

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union

73 Main Street
Dexter, ME 04930

207-924-5544 (Main)

dparola@mainehighlandscreditunion.com (Main)

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Categories: Business & Professional Services, Finance & Insurance,

Skowhegan Savings Bank

Skowhegan Savings Bank

83 Church Street
Dexter, ME 04930

207-858-2601 (Main)

aquick@skowsavings.com (Main)

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Categories: Business & Professional Services, Finance & Insurance,

The Eastern Gazette

The Eastern Gazette

97 Church Street
Dexter, ME 04930

207-924-7402 (Main)

gazette@easterngazette.com (Main)

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Categories: Printing, Media & Web,

The heart of Maine Resource Center

The heart of Maine Resource Center

6 Main St.
PO Box 211
Dexter, ME 04930

207-494-5314 (Main)

info@theheartofmaine.org (Main)

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Categories: Family, Community & Civic Organizations,

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