Lydia's Lunch Bunch

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?

The Public Theatre's Executive Director Ray Dumont joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about this weekend's Julia Gagnon performance, an outstanding 2024-25 season, and whether or not competitive eating is a sport (is it?).

Auburn Police Officer and Edward Little HS School Resource Officer Kenny Jones joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his career, moving from New Orleans to Maine, his new role, and the biggest BS story he's heard while on the job.

Mac's Grill owner, Gerry, bar manager, Dalia, and catering manager, Rianna, join the Lunch Bunch to talk about their start in the restaurant industry, their passion for their jobs, and how Mac's has gained and maintained popularity in the twin cities for over 30 years.

City of Auburn Downtown Coordinator and fellow podcaster Jennifer Boenig joins the Lunch Bunch to cover the 6th annual Auburn Blues & Brews Festival, Auburn Lobster Fest, New Years Auburn, and...Tom Cruise.

The Lunch Bunch talks Finest Under 40, Tasty Tuesdays, and Taste the Harvest. They also get sidetracked - and hungry - with Sara's cookie truck idea. Plus, local news, weather, sports, and Famous People Birthdays!

Penmor Sales Representative Chris Bilodeau joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about his 20-plus year career and the process of printing Uncle Andy's Digest and LA Metro Magazine. We also learn that he may be part seal :)

Every superhero and superpodcast has an origin story, right? Mark, Sara, and Pam explain how Lydia's Lunch Bunch came to be.

Maine Nordiques Director of Community Relations and Media Nick Withee joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the team's commitment to the L-A community, his broadcasting career, the start of the 2024-25 season, and more!

Mr. Drew and His Animals Too is closing in on the one year anniversary at his awesome new space at the Lewiston Mall where his visitor numbers have tripled! He talks about future plans, overcoming fear, his legacy, and more. Plus, his answers to Three Random Questions may surprise you!

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society Executive Director Katie Lisnik joins the Lunch Bunch to talk about the Golden Paw Awards, Barks and Brews, Wellness Clinics, staff and volunteer opportunities, the adoption process, and the Working Cats Program. Plus, we cover Sara’s postponed birthday plans, the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, Famous People Birthdays, and more!

Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox joins Lydia's Lunch Bunch to talk about the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival happening August 16-18!