Aroostook County ice carousel is ready to spin for Maine’s bid to reclaim world record

by Jessica Potila
4 years ago
Community members from throughout Maine visit the Long Lake Ice Carousel in St. Agatha on Saturday, April 3. From left, are, Robin DeMerchant, David DeMerchant, and David DeMerchant Sr. (Jessica Potila | St. John Valley Times)
A gigantic, circular chunk of ice cut on Long Lake in St. Agatha on Friday may have what it takes to return a World Championship Ice Carousel record to Maine.Read more.
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