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Cousins Maine Lobster food truck franchise deal begins in Lubbock

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1 year ago

October 22, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster food truck franchise deal begins in Lubbock

Despite not being anywhere near an ocean, Lubbock will become home to a Shark Tank approved food truck specializing in Maine Lobster.

Cousins Maine Lobster, a food truck franchise that appeared on “Shark Tank” in 2012, will have a grand opening for its Lubbock truck on Saturday, Oct. 26. The celebration will be from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the West End Shopping Center- Bed Bath and Beyond parking lot, 2624 W. Loop 289 Access Road.

As part of the celebration, the truck will have a prize wheel where people could win merchandise, free menu items and other prizes.

Cousins Maine Lobster announced the grand opening and multi-year, multi-unit franchising deal in a news release on Oct. 22. The release named Chris Wilson and Gary Andrews, both operating six Slim Chicken locations, as the Lubbock franchisees.

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“After six years of operating in Texas, we are thrilled to announce our expansion into West Texas in partnership with Chris Wilson and Gary Andrews,” said Angela Coppler, head of development for Cousins. “We can’t wait for them to bring the world’s best lobster to more seafood lovers across the region.”

The deal will serve West Texas and Northwest Oklahoma. Cities will include Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Wichita, and San Angelo.

“As a lifelong restaurant operator, I know an amazing brand when I see it,” Wilson said. “My first exposure to Cousins Maine Lobster was seeing a line down the block of people excited and eager to try it. We could not be prouder to have become a part of the CML family and bring this incredible product and experience to our West Texas community.”

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Lawmakers advance bill to provide death benefits after two DOT workers killed on the job

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March 11, 2026

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Lawmakers advance bill to provide death benefits after two DOT workers killed on the job

After a fatal car crash in Waterville killed two Maine Department of Transportation employees in January, state lawmakers are backing a bill to expand death benefits to the families of DOT workers killed on the job. The Labor Committee unanimously voted Tuesday to advance LD 669, which will make DOT employees eligible for the same […]

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Maine man accused of lighting bed on fire after fight with girlfriend

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March 10, 2026

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Maine man accused of lighting bed on fire after fight with girlfriend

WISCASSET, Maine (WMTW) – A Maine man has been arrested after police say he intentionally set a bed on fire after a dispute with his girlfriend, while they were still in it.

Police responded Monday, March 9, to a report of a fire that had been intentionally set inside a home on Beechnut Hill Road, according to the Wiscasset Police Department.

Investigators say the homeowner, Terry Couture, 41, set the bed on fire following an argument while both he and his girlfriend were in it. Authorities said the fire was extinguished and no serious injuries were reported.

Couture was arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson, aggravated criminal mischief, and domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Celebrate Maine Maple Weekend at Williams Family Farm

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March 9, 2026

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Celebrate Maine Maple Weekend at Williams Family Farm

CLIFTON, Maine (WABI) – Maine Maple Sunday is less than two weeks away, and the Williams Family Farm in Clifton is gearing up for one of the sweetest seasons yet.

A long stretch of frost and snow meant a late start this year, but the first boil of sap has finally run through the evaporator, and maple season is officially underway.

At Williams Family Farm, everything is done by hand:

Fresh maple syrup, bottled on-site
Maple sugar, carefully extracted in small batches
Baked candied pecans, cashews, and more

The Williams family has spent years working with whatever weather sends their way.

Long winters, surprise warmups, and everything in between—they’ve learned how to adapt so community members can enjoy their products.

As co-owner John Williams explains, the key is in the temperature.

“You need to have it warm during the day and still freezing at night, so typically that’s the middle of February,” said Williams. “We have a lot of trees, so we have to start tapping them before the conditions are ideal, so we start tapping way before it’s time for it to run just so we can get them all tapped. If you have ten trees in your backyard, you want to wait until roughly now, the middle of February to now, and when it’s actually running and put them in then because you can put all your taps in, in one day.”

They’re excited to welcome the community during Maine Maple Weekend on March 21 and 22.

They will be boiling up sap, hosting demonstrations, and providing free samples.

Locals can also join them for their third annual pancake breakfast where all proceeds are donated to Holbrook Recreation.

Follow the link to find out their hours for March and more.

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