Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Maine Nordiques forwards Zion Green and Ethan Wongus join the Lunch Bunch to talk about a great start to the season, the team's community involvement, scouting reports, and more!

LA Metro Chamber president/CEO Shanna Cox joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about "Taste the Harvest", the Oct. 10 Chamber Breakfast covering the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Eat Local Challenge, and the October 25th Commemoration Event. Intro/News - 00:00; FPB - 06:00; Interview - 17:55; 3RQ - 43:21

Melissa, Johnny, Libby, Stella, Maggie, Karly, and John join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the Lost Valley Competition Program (LVCP) Snow Ball 2024 happening Saturday, Nov. 16 at Lost Valley.

It's our Weekend Preview for Oct. 4-6! Mark, Pam, and Alex talk about some fun events happening in the greater L-A area.

Roopers Beverage & Redemption president Jesse St. Laurent joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the legendary Steve Roop, the significance of the Sasquatch, the company's commitment to community, and its continued popularity and growth. Plus, a Tasting Tails featuring Bird Dog Pumpkin Spice - 'tis the season :)

Maine Nordiques defenseman Ocean Fancy and forward Aidan Lindblad join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota, their path to the Nords, and the best snacks. Plus, they deliver scouting reports on each other!

Safe Voices Director of Development & Engagement Grace Kendall joins The Lunch Bunch to talk about the organization's vital work in Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties, events planned for Domestic Violence Awareness Month including the Oct. 24 Fall Fête, the joy of canceled plans, and more.

J Anthony Fiori (The Art of J) joins The Lunch Bunch to talk about pursuing art full-time, dealing with ADHD, and why purple doesn't exist. He also draws an awesome caricature of Sara during the interview!

Mark, Pam, and special guest Alex, take a look at some fun things to do this weekend in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area!

Central Maine Community College baseball head coach Ryan Palmer joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his playing and coaching career, recruiting players from Australia, and the recent changes to Major League Baseball rules. Plus, we sample another tasty beverage from our friends at Roopers!

Maine Nordiques NA3HL goalie Gabe Pomerleau and forward Trenton Impens join Mark to talk about their official home opener at The Colisee this weekend, singing Adele tunes, cheating at cards, reviewing pizza, and more!

Hot off the presses, the Lunch Bunch takes a look at the LA Metro Magazine autumn issue. The cover story reflects on the resilience and compassion of our community in the aftermath of the Oct. 25 tragedy.

Sara shares some stories from her time in the Lone Star State and an unfortunate carpet-cutting incident. We also preview the Sep. 24 LA Metro Magazine autumn issue release party, Taste the Harvest, and acoustic open-mic at Obscura in Lewiston!

Mark and Pam run down some fun happenings in the twin cities this weekend and chat with Bates College Associate Athletic Communications Director, Aaron Morse. Aaron shares his career path, an interesting hidden talent, and highlights a jam-packed fall schedule for the Bobcats!

Maine Strong Memorial Foundation's Chase Cote joins The Lunch Bunch to talk about the creation of the foundation and its softball tournament that raised $207,000 for victims and families of the Lewiston tragedy. This year's tournament is scheduled for Oct. 12-13! Plus, Chase joins us in sampling the "Sasquatch IPA" during our Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tails!

Maine Nordiques players Hutch Rose and Luke Chappelle join The Lunch Bunch to talk about this weekend's home opener at The Colisée, dropping the gloves, "marinating" in hockey gear, and a whole lot more!

Cancer survivor and Dempsey Challenge participant Vernon Cox, aka The Happy Wanderer, joins The Lunch Bunch to talk about his cancer journey and what the Challenge means to him. Plus, our second installment of Roopers "Tasting Tails"! It gets weird.

LA Community Little Theatre Artistic Director John Blanchette and incoming Artistic Director Justin Morin join Mark to talk about CLT's Annual Meeting on Sep. 23 and their 85th season which opens Oct. 25 with "1776"!

Mark's flyin' solo today as he takes a look at what's happening throughout the weekend of Sep. 13-15!

Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter Director of Development Jessica Gale (right in photo) and 10-year volunteer Heidi Stoddard join the Lunch Bunch to talk about the disease and Saturday's "Walk to End Alzheimer's - Lakes & Mountains" at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston!

Chair of the Lewiston Area Public Health Committee Bill Wallace joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about substance use disorder and the 4th annual Rally for Recovery on Saturday from noon-3pm at Kennedy Park in Lewiston.

Uplift LA chair Matt Nash joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the Magnetize Maine Summit which showcases professional development on relevant topics, with incredible speakers and presenters; all while showcasing the Lewiston Auburn region.

Mark and Pam take a look at what's happening this weekend in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area!

Androscoggin Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-Maine Jennifer Cartmell joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the crucial work of BBBS and the Sep. 26 "Golf for Kids' Sake" tournament at Poland Spring Resort!

L-A Greek Festival chair Melissa Simones Landry joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the big event happening Friday and Saturday (Sep. 6-7) at the Holy Trinity Church in Lewiston! There will be food, and live music, and food, and dancing, and food, and did we mention food?