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Creating art with industrial riverfront glass

May 3, 2023

Caribou artist Kim Chabre is turning trash into artistic treasure. Chabre collects colorful aged glass that likely originated from factories that were in operation during the town’s industrial peak during walks along Caribou Stream and the Aroostook River.

Pieces from the rainbow of glass find their way into a variety of art sold locally and online – and the river flows on with a little less waste.

Read more: A Caribou artist turning riverfront waste into unique creations

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