Lydia's Lunch Bunch

Mike Mathieu and Larry Roy join Mark and Pam to talk about Wishes in the Valley, a Make-A-Wish Maine fundraiser happening Saturday, Aug. 8 at Lost Valley! The gang provides an overview of the event, sponsorship updates, impactful stories, and more.

Mark was at the 14th Annual Great Falls Brewfest (June 27) and chatted with brewers, vendors, and attendees, including Jenn from Baxter Brewing, Leif from Frank FM, Tim from Nonesuch Brewing, Leon from Freedom's Edge Cider, Jackie from Gritty's, Beth from Grateful Grains, Heather from Pulled from the Pits, Darren from Lost Valley Brewing, and Delan, who sampled just about everything!

Moxie Festival Event Co-Chair Angie D'Amours and Volunteer Coordinator Matt Nash join Mark to talk about the Moxie Festival (July 10-12 in Lisbon)! They provide a rundown of the weekend's events, which include a parade, whoopie pie eating contest, chugging contest, and, new for this year - A Battle of the Bands! Plus, some festival history and what it takes to put on the three-day spectacle.

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Thursday! Mark and Pam sample Aperol Spritz, a pre-made cocktail crafted with Aperol, sparkling wine, and soda water. It's on sale at your local Roopers for only $17.99/4-pack! Plus, they chat Liberty Fest, fireworks safety, and the world's most dangerous hotel.

Wheelers Insurance Chief Marketing Officer Leanna Bowie joins Mark and Jacey to talk about the agency, which has been serving the South Paris community with pride since 1864. Wheelers offers a variety of coverage options for personal, commercial, life and health, and Medicare.

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Susan Ruhlin joins Mark and Pam to chat about some upcoming Chamber events. She highlights Brewing Connections (July 9), the Uplift LA Kickball Tournament (July 24), First Flight: An Ideas Pitch Event (July 31 deadline), the Chamber Breakfast (Aug. 13), the Knapp Morrison Scholarship Golf Scramble (Aug. 17), and more!

Make-A-Wish Maine Volunteer and Wish Granter Kacey LePage and Wishes in the Valley Volunteer Coordinator Matt Mocciola join Mark and Pam to talk about their involvement in Wishes in the Valley. The Make-A-Wish Maine fundraiser is happening Aug. 8 at Lost Valley and will feature live music, outdoor games, chair lift rides, food trucks, and much more!

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday! The gang samples some Daily's Ready-to-Drink "Jamaican Smile" Frozen Cocktail - On Sale at your local Roopers for ONLY $1.99! Plus, road trips, weird names, and zombies, oh, my!

Allison King, Andrea Keneborus, and Tyler Babb join Mark to talk about a TB Events Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser for Element All Stars Cheering! The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at The Gym, 746 Main Street in Lewiston. All skill levels are welcome. Plus, there will be food trucks, raffles, a bounce house, and more!

Maine Machine Products Company (MMPCO) General Manager Isaac Bolduc and Production Manager Mike Redman join Mark and Jacey to talk about MMPCO, one of the largest Computer Numerical Control (CNC) facilities in the Northeastern United States. The South Paris location is a 65,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility with the latest in CNC and multi-axis machines and precision inspection equipment.