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Nashville singer to headline 1st Northern Maine Summerfest next month
A national recording artist will come north next month for Madawaska’s inaugural Northern Maine Summerfest. Cody Lohden, who is signed to Nashville-based DeVille Records, will headline the festival. He will be supported by Anthony Todd, a Maine-based artist who blends country and hip-hop. It’s rare that nationally recognized artists...
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Local pitmasters battle for Smokin’ BBQ Cookoff trophies
On Saturday afternoon in Fort Fairfield, the sweet, smoky aromas of barbecue wafted around the food court and beyond in what has become the traditional kickoff to the Maine Potato Blossom Festival. Held under sunny skies, the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce’s Smokin’ Hot Barbecue Cookoff challenged pitmasters to pull...
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For Arts Sake: Fort Fairfield Brings Music Back in an Unusual Way.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) -The Fort Fairfield School Department encourages students to participate in the arts, through both visual art, theater and music. But for 2 years, the school didn’t have a music teacher. How the school is working to build the music program back, in a slightly unusual way.
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Taste of Home Plans Watch Party
MAPLETON, Maine (WAGM) - Back in April, Taste of Home Restaurant in Mapleton began their moment in the national spotlight. Now, the owners are inviting the whole community to come watch that episode air later this month. This Mapleton restaurant recently caught the attention of a national food show and...
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Invasive beetle species infests Bangor neighborhood
BANGOR -- An invasive species of beetle has made its way into a neighborhood in Bangor. Invasive emerald ash borer beetles first appeared in Aroostook County back in 2018, and have officially made their way into Bangor. The neighborhood of Capehart is the latest area to face an infestation, and...
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East Millinocket Summerfest returns for weekend of family fun
EAST MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - July 4 festivities may be over, but there’s still time left this summer for family fun. East Millinocket Summerfest is back at Opal Myrick Park on Friday and Saturday. This year’s festival will feature ice cream, live music, food vendors and a talent contest...
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Familiar spot has a new look
The Town of Mapleton is buzzing over a new gathering place. Two weeks ago, the new Maple-Den began a soft opening that wasn’t so soft. From the beginning, folks have been filling the spot that once housed the Mapleton Diner. The new owners are Collin and Kirsten Darrell, who...