DEXTER — The town council and Seeds of Peace Director Tim Wilson discussed some basic ground rules on Aug. 24 in discussing the sale of the former Dexter Primary-Middle School property. Wilson proposed that the purchase price should be determined by an independent appraisal and that all property improvements should be deducted from the purchase price.

Observer photo/Bill Pearson

SEEDS OF PEACE NEGOTIATIONS — Director Tim Wilson of Maine Seeds of Peace explains his plans for constructing a student world peace institute on Aug. 24 during a public hearing held in the Dexter councilor chambers. Maine Seeds of Peace was the only bidder for the property the town acquired when SAD 46 deeded the former Dexter Primary-Middle School back to the community. Wilson and the councilors agreed to further the discuss the purchase during a future executive session.

BUS NO. 1 FRANCIS CHABOT: Start on Crockett Rd. by Lakeshore Lunch. To Bugbee Rd, Number 10 Rd, North Dexter Rd, Arno Rd, Trembley Rd, Goff Rd, Cambridge Rd as far as Eaton Rd, Eaton Rd, Shore Rd, Old Pond Rd. Ends at float bridge.

DEXTER — Two municipal department heads were sidelined this summer due to medical problems. Police Chief Jim Emerson is reportedly doing well after suffering a seizure last month. He is expected to return back to work on Thursday, according to Town Manager Dave Pearson.