Lydia's Lunch Bunch

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Sara sample some Bota Box Dry Rosé - You can grab two at your local Roopers for only $8! Plus, Sara recaps her first 48 hours as a 50-year-old, Mark's server forgets his job, and the interwebs don't think Maine is a fun state. What?

Comfort Angels founder Mary Dempsey and administrative assistant Vickie Rucker join Mark and Pam to talk about their group of local volunteers who craft handmade items to bring comfort to those in need. Dempsey founded the group in 2018 as a way to support cancer patients, military veterans, and others. This year, the Angels have donated over 1,800 items.

Panolam Surface Systems Director of Operations Steve Thurlow joins Mark and Pam to talk about the Auburn company that has been providing the largest selection of integrated surface products for over 70 years. Panolam employs over 260 people and is committed to sustainability and giving back to its community.

The Strainrite Companies Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Matthew Lapoint, joins Mark to talk about his family's company that was founded by his grandfather in 1978. Strainrite designs and manufactures top-quality liquid filtration products used in just about every industry: paints, coatings, inks, beverages, biopharmaceuticals, electronics and more.

Auburn Manufacturing founder/CEO Kathie Leonard joins Mark to talk about launching her first business at age 27, taking China to court, preparing for a presidential visit, the future of Auburn Manufacturing, and much more!

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! Mark and Pam crack open a 19.2 oz can of White Claw Hard Seltzer Watermelon flavor - You can pick up two cans on sale at your local Roopers for only $6.58! Low carbs, low sugar, gluten free, and only 5% ABV. Plus, insults so clever you may not realize you're being roasted :)

We take the show on the road to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Breakfast! Mark and Sara chat with new Chamber members Andrea DiMolfetta of Merchantics, Dianne Tilton of St. Martin de Porres Residence, and Emily Gospodarek of Performance Consulting, LLC!

Auburn Manufacturing founder/CEO Kathie Leonard joins Mark to talk about launching her first business at age 27, taking China to court, preparing for a presidential visit, the future of Auburn Manufacturing, and much more.

Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Susan Ruhlin joins Mark and Pam to recap First Flight and preview the 26th Annual Knapp Morrison Scholarship Scramble, the August Breakfast, and Connecting Over Hospitality. She also shares which character she'd play on her favorite TV show!

"Your Friend in the Car Business" Frankie Campbell of K&R Auto Sales joins Mark and Pam to talk about the ins and outs of the car business, along with some sweet rides on the lot. He also talks sports movies, cheesecake, Corvettes, and more!