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Espresso and good books are at heart of new Houlton cafe
Ever since Kashonnon “Kay” Elgin saw Belle’s library in “Beauty and the Beast,” she dreamed of owning a bookshop filled with love, shelves of books and friends. It was that childhood spark that kept her dream alive. And as her tastes evolved with age and she fell in love with teas and espresso-based drinks, she realized she could combine the two.
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Presque Isle shines during Holiday Light Parade
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Holiday magic and community support at St. Apollonia’s 11th annual Festival of Trees
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Presque Isle shines during Holiday Light Parade
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Main St. was glowing on Saturday as the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce held its annual Holiday Light Parade. For 36 years, the parade has been a local tradition. Entries string bright holiday lights across floats and vehicles, while community members line the street, braving the cold to take in the show.
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Millinocket Residents Invited to Festival of Lights Parade and Holiday Activities Downtown
The Festival of Lights Parade in Millinocket will start with lineup at Stearns High School at 3:30 p.m. and end at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The parade will proceed through downtown, followed by activities at the park and Bandstand.
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Reed Art Gallery presents ‘Visions Real and Surreal’
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine —The Reed Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque Isle proudly presents “Visions Real and Surreal: Paintings by Roger Morin (1944–2019)” through Feb. 21, 2026. Drawn from the substantial collection of paintings bequeathed to UMPI, this exhibition highlights the extraordinary range of Morin’s artistic vision — from classical realism to Impressionism, Surrealism, figurative imagery,and Abstract Expressionism.
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Caribou opens holiday season with tree lighting
A crowd of more than a hundred gathered near Caribou’s downtown mall on Saturday for the city’s annual holiday tree lighting. A large evergreen tree and its lights were donated by the late Robert L. Albert, former city councilor and Rotarian, and a plaque in his memory sits at the tree’s trunk.
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Players to present unique version of ‘A Christmas Carol’
For the second year in a row, the County Community Players are taking their holiday show on the road with multiple performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in various venues across The County. Players board member Sara Harvey returns as director of the show, having used...
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3 Aroostook towns gear up for holiday light parades
Three central Aroostook County communities are preparing to light up their Main Streets with bright floats and holiday spirit through a series of light parades in early December. Presque Isle, Limestone and Fort Fairfield will each host their annual parades in the first two weekends of the month, kicking off...
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First festival of trees for Northwood Manor raises $11,500
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Atlantic Salmon Released into Aroostook Rivers
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Thanksgiving at Ruska Coffee Brings Joy
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Ruska Coffee in Caribou also served free Thanksgiving meals today. Community members stopped into Ruska Coffee this evening for a Thanksgiving meal, with everything from turkey and ham to desserts like pumpkin pie and pistachio pudding. The owners say they’ve received an overwhelming amount of support.
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Holiday magic and community support at St. Apollonia’s 11th annual Festival of Trees
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - If you don’t have your Christmas tree up yet, you might find the perfect one in Presque Isle this weekend. St. Apollonia’s annual festival of trees is now open to the public. Visitors can stroll through the gymnasium at Northern Maine Community College to enjoy more than 75 creatively decorated trees and place their tickets on the trees they hope to take home.