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Limestone, ME · Food & Drink
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Caribou couple opens hunting-themed bourbon bar
CARIBOU, Maine — When Scott and Laurie LaFleur bought the former Caribou Inn and Convention Center, they knew they wanted to transform the place and give it a uniquely Aroostook feel. That County vibe became the inspiration for Bucks Bar at the Best Western Caribou Inn, a hunting-themed hangout...
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Aroostook County tavern offers respite from seasonal blues
HOULTON, Maine — The downtown Houlton tavern that survived mandatory pandemic shutdowns, staff shortages and zoning barriers is kicking out some cool vibes with a smaller staff, new owners, live interactive entertainment and food back on the menu. Bastions Tavern, the family-owned bar on the corner of the town’s...
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Madawaska Hosts Regional School Cook-Off
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The heat is on in Madawaska, as local chefs face off in a cook off. Madawaska Middle/High School hosted the regional child nutritional cook off competition which has never been held in Aroostook County before. “Usually, it’s in Southern Maine. This would be the first...
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Aroostook couple opens hunting-themed bourbon bar
Bucks Bar at the Best Western Caribou Inn marked its grand opening on Saturday.
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Aroma Joe’s is coming to northern Maine for the 1st time
HOULTON, Maine — Aroma Joe’s artisan roasted coffee blends and signature drinks are heading north with a new drive-thru location planned along Route 1 in Houlton later this year. Since its founding by four Maine cousins in 2000, the Scarborough-headquartered business has expanded to 121 shops along the...
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Throwback Thursday - Valentine’s Day Chocolate
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Humans have consumed chocolate as a sweet treat for over 5,000 years with the plant first being domesticated in what is now modern day Ecuador. In this week’s Throwback Thursday, we dial the time machine back to 1998 where WAGM Reporter Joan Ritchie explores how chocolate became a go to Valentine’s Day gift in the 20th Century.
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Aroostook’s newest coffeehouse is just for youth
MARS HILL, Maine — Aroostook County has a new coffeehouse, and it’s a place only teens can call their own. The Well opened Jan. 31 in Mars Hill, thanks to the vision of Ryan and Ashlee Scully and a team of volunteers and supporters. The couple have long...