Dunkin' franchise owner Michael Ouimet is joined by officials from the city of Caribou and Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce as he cuts the ceremonial ribbon during a Nov. 22 grand opening for a brand new, next generation Dunkin' restaurant on Bennett Drive in Caribou. Pictured, from left, are Bethany Zell, Cary Medical Center and Central Aroostook Chamber, Casey Bouchard, Pines Health Services and Central Aroostook Chamber, Mary Kate Barbosa, Central Aroostook Chamber, Michael Ouimet, Joan Theriault, Caribou City Council Member, LaNiece Sirois, Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Christina Kane-Gibson, City of Caribou Events & Marketing Director, Paul Rebelo, PGR Construction of Rehoboth Massachusetts, Hugh Kirkpatrick, Caribou City Council Member, Penny Thompson, City of Caribou Building Official, and Cathy Duffy, Owner of Progressive Realty.
(Chris Bouchard)
CARIBOU, Maine — People who live and work in Caribou are among the first in Maine to enjoy Dunkin’s next generation store design. Dunkin’ celebrated the official grand opening of its restaurant at 43 Bennett Drive on Saturday, Nov. 23, which is also National Espresso Day.
The new 1,800-square-foot Caribou location features Dunkin’s new restaurant design, with a modern atmosphere, innovative technologies and exciting elements, including “Premium Pours” and “Dunkin’ on Demand” digital kiosks. The new Dunkin’ is a DD “Green Achievement” restaurant, which is designed to save 25 percent more energy compared to a standard Dunkin’ restaurant.
The grand opening also featured check presentations with Catholic Charities, Halfway Home Pet Rescue and the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department.