FRYEBURG, Maine — A local version of the hit TV show “Shark Tank” was presented at the Leura Hill Eastman Center for the Performing Arts Sept. 18, and the winner of “Start Tank” was Kevin Bourque, founder of OuterU Gear Inc. of Intervale.
The show aired Friday night on Valley Vision.
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