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Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Lydia's Lunch Bunch

by Lydia Media

Season 1

Larry Roy and Dave Bishop - Wishes in the Valley

Wishes in the Valley organizers Larry Roy and Dave Bishop join Mark to recap the Aug. 8 event which raised an incredible $115,070 for Make-A-Wish Maine! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and attendees, Wishes in the Valley was able to grant 13 Wishes! Mark your calendar for the 3rd annual event on Aug. 7, 2027 at Lost Valley in Auburn!

Tasting Tales with Baxter Brewing's Apple Ale

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Pam sample Baxter Brewing's new Apple Ale and, WOW! It's crisp, refreshing, and full of green apple flavor! At 4% ABV, it's very quaffable and you can get a 12-pack at your local Roopers for only $20.99! We did some mathing and that's just about $1.75 per beer!

Emily Gospodarek - Performance Consulting Services

Performance Consulting Services Founder/Owner Emily Gospodarek joins Mark and Sara to talk about her business which helps leaders build the clarity, consistency, and trust that turn everyday effort into strong, steady performance. She also shares details on The Joyful Performance Model and free consultation!

Heather Smith and Erin Westbrooks - The Strainrite Companies

The Strainrite Companies' Human Resource Manager Heather Smith and Workflow Coordinator Erin Westbrooks join Mark and Sara to talk about the inner workings of the Auburn-based company. Strainrite has designed and manufactured an extensive selection of top-quality liquid filtration products for over 47 years.

Shelly Webster and Kade Kneeland - Auburn Manufacturing, Inc.

Auburn Manufacturing, Inc.'s Executive Assistant and Project Manager Shelly Webster and Textile Engineer Kade Kneeland join Mark to talk about their roles and the culture at AMI. They also preview Manufacturing Month and how manufacturing can be a rewarding career.

Brewing Connections

Mark and Sara take the show on the road to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Brewing Connections at Schooner Estates! They chat with Ryan Captures Life's Ryan Donovan, Payroll Management's Pat Penley, the Chamber's Susan Ruhlin, and WGME 13's Tyla Davis.

CC Pelletier - Special Olympics Maine

Special Olympics Maine Special Events Manager CC Pelletier joins Mark and Pam to talk about the organization that provides 16 sports to over 5,000 athletes statewide. She also provides details on the Law Enforcement Torch Run, volunteer opportunities, and the Sep. 21 Tee It Up Golf Scramble at Martindale Country Club in Auburn!

Susan Ruhlin - LA Metro Chamber

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Susan Ruhlin joins Mark to talk about some exciting events including Brewing Connections, a Red Maple Audiology ribbon-cutting, Music Bingo with Uplift LA, Taste the Harvest, and more!

Eli Lev

Internationally touring and award-winning singer, songwriter, musician Eli Lev returns to the Lunch Bunch studio to share some memories, insights, and live music! The Indie Folk Poptimist and "Global Ambassador of Good Vibes" treats us to "They Say", "I'm Here for You", and "Where We Come From". Be sure to catch him live at one of his Maine shows through Sep. 20!

Tasting Tales with Beatbox Blueberry Lemonade

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Pam sample some BeatBox Blueberry Lemonade which combines the taste of fresh blueberries and zesty lemons with 11.1% ABV. There’s over a dozen flavors and you can get your 16.9oz Beatbox at your local Roopers for only $3.99! Plus, things that were supposed to be huge, then totally flopped…like Zima and 3D movies :)

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