Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Maine Nordiques defenseman Aiden Farro and forward Laurent Trepanier join the Lunch Bunch to talk about playoff hockey, the upcoming Lewiston Maineiacs throwback nights, offseason plans, and more!

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the LAMCC Start Up Session, Connections for a Cause, Brewing Connections, the Chamber Breakfast, the Maine B2B Trade Show, and more!

Did you know that you can learn SCUBA diving year-round in the twin cities? Barclay's Skindivers Paradise owner Ian Barclay joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his career in and out of the water, shark dives, being the frontman for legendary local band Dirty McCurdy, and more!

Mark and Pam take a look at some fun weekend happenings in the Greater L-A Area including the Community Little Theatre's "Nunsnese", The Nature of Wisdom with Mike the Tarot Guy at Mr. Drew's, the Maine Music Society Chorale's "Out of the Ashes: Music Born of Tragedy", and much more! Then we sample some Orono Brewing Company’s Wild Maine Vodka Seltzer - Blood Orange flavor, courtesy of our friends...

SeniorsPlus President/CEO Betsy Sawyer-Manter joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the March 21 Fill the Plate Breakfast in Auburn to benefit Meals on Wheels, the Aging Well Living Well Expo, and an update on the Education and Nutrition Center!

Our friends at Roopers dropped off some interesting new drinks! Sara is obsessed with dumplings and may have bitten her cat. And if you want to wake up miserable, Mark's got your back. Plus NWS, FPBs, and OTDs! (That's news/weather/sports, Famous People Birthdays, and On This Day...like it wasn't obvious) :)

The Lunch Bunch previews the LA Metro Magazine spring issue and takes a look at the - hot off the press - Uncle Andy's Digest March issue! Plus, shenanigans!

Insightful Workplace Solutions owner/CEO Tisha Bremner joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about self leadership as a way to ground ourselves so that we behave appropriately and effectively in all aspects of our lives.

Mark, Pam, and Alex take a look at some fun weekend happenings including Yoga with Live Cello, Mr. Drew’s Pokemon Event, Lost Valley Brewing’s 7th Birthday Bash, and Identifying Trees on Maine. Then Sara joins us to sample Norway Brewing Company’s Pickle Weisse beer, courtesy of our friends at Roopers!

Agassiz Village Development Director Michael Smith joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about Agassiz's 90 year history and its mission to offer children the opportunity, in a summer camp environment, to develop and practice leadership and life skills that will impact their future in education, family, career, and in their communities.

West Paris Provisions owner Andelena Henderson joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about her service in the U.S Navy and giving back to her community through various organizations including Maine Adaptive and Veterans No Boundaries. She also covers the growth of her business and destigmatizing cannabis use.

The Lunch Bunch invites Steve and Rick into the studio to sample Foundation Brewing's Berry Crumble Jam (Four thumbs up - Thanks, Roopers!), Sara recounts her National Anthem performance at the Nords game, and Mark is full of... random facts :)

Mark takes a look at some fun weekend happenings for Feb. 21-23, including a Topps Rip Night at Republic Jewelry & Collectibles, Grown-Up Story Time, Runner Sled Racing, and more!

PRIME360 owner and The Smoothie Spot co-owner BJ Grondin joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about making the best version of you through exercise and nutrition. He also shares his three ingredients to success, how we may be under-eating, and learns an interesting fact about wombats :)

Maine Nordiques forward Connor McNaughton and assistant coach Caleb Labrie join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the playoff push, team chemistry, real estate, dinner with Ovi and Tiger, and much more!

Singer/songwriter/musician Arthur Barnard joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his amazing journey, his passion for music, and his new mission in life. He also performs five songs live in studio, including "18 Souls", recounting the darkest day in Lewiston's history that claimed the life of his son.

John Alsobrooks, owner of Little Dragon Integrative Medicine, joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about moving to China to study at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and opening his own practice in Lewiston. His integrative approach combines modern research with evidence-based alternative therapies, addressing the root causes of health concerns.

Mark and Pam sample some Chocolate Shop Wine, courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption (spoiler alert: it’s awesome and pairs perfectly with Valentine’s Day). Then they take a look at some fun weekend happenings including a Snowshoe Festival Dinner & Dance, a Plant Clipping Swap, public skating, local hoops, hockey, and more!

Maine Nordiques head coach Nick Skerlick and defenseman Luke Chappelle join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the the playoff push, the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, coach's dream concert, Luke's rapping career, and more!

Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about Annual Awards nominations, scholarships, the Business to Business Trade Show, and businesses struggling to navigate an unpredictable environment.

Dr. Stephen Flynn, D.C. of Functional Spine Center joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about how a thirst for knowledge about the body's healing properties led to a career in chiropractic medicine. He explains the art, science, and philosophy of chiropractic treatment, the mind-body connection, and how we can better care for our spines.

Mark and Pam take a look at some fun happenings in the Greater L-A area including a new exhibit at Maine MILL, a couples Paint Party, Dueling Pianos, and the Battle of the Badges hockey game!

The Bunch samples some Sugarlands Strawberries & Cream Sippin' Cream, courtesy of our friends at Roopers Beverage and Redemption. Then Pam informs us of her recently booked trip to the Bourbon and Beyond music festival with a bunch of her favorite bands...and Phish :)

Maine Nordiques defenseman Alex Pellerin and forward Usko Laaksonen join the Lunch Bunch to talk about getting back on track Friday night, American and European hockey, hanging out with superheroes, eating poutine out of the Stanley Cup, and what a difference the fans can make at The Colisee.

Mark and Pam try to talk Sara out of a revenge scheme, then they sample some jerky and get annoyed talking about how annoying phrases are so annoying. A topic that was not on our 2025 bingo card.