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The Van Buren Lodge on U.S. Route 1, which features banquet facilities, a dining room, pub and two smaller intimate dining areas, held a ribbon cutting and grand opening recently. Pictured from left are Kevin Huston of the Caribou Chamber of Commerce and Industry; restaurant employees Danielle Brigley, Travis Styles and April Habeeb; Lodge owner Kate Esty; City Councilors Karla Bell and Ken Murchison, also a chamber board member; City Manager Steven Buck and chamber board member; and Shawn Anderson, chamber board member.