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Lydia"s Lunch Bunch

From the Lydia Media studios in the heart of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, it’s Lydia’s Lunch Bunch - L-A"s Afternoon Morning Show with Mark, Sara, and Pam! We’re covering news and events in the greater L-A area and talking to the people making a difference in our community.

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35:35

Tom Giberti and Aaron Buccheri - The Store Next Door

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/26

The Store Next Door's former Board of Directors President Tom Giberti and Nutty Nettie's Café owner Aaron Buccheri join Mark and Pam to talk about supporting our local homeless youth. The Store Next Door envisions a community where every young person has the safety, security, dignity, and support needed to reach their fullest academic potential, without barriers to education, wellness, or opportunity.

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45:45

Mike, Mike, and Clay - Neokraft Signs

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/24

Since 1947, Neokraft has established a reputation as a leading custom sign fabricator in Maine, throughout New England, and beyond. Co-owner/President Mike Mathieu is joined by colleagues Clay Bublak and Mike Langelier to talk about the company's mission, culture, and growth. There's also some conversation about Olympic hockey, a German heavy metal festival, the Stones, and The Who!

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41:50

David Robichaud - Oxford Hills Mercantile

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/23

We take the show on the road to Oxford Hills Mercantile (aka Ollie and David’s) in South Paris! Situated in the heart of Market Square, and housed in a vintage 1852 General Mercantile building, you'll find a gathering of curated vintage and repurposed finds. Ollie and David’s takes the old and discarded, and gives them new life and purpose!

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39:25

Samantha Masabny - The Woods Maine

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/20

Mark and Jacey take the show on the road to Western Maine to chat with The Woods Maine owner Samantha Masabny! She shares the decision making process behind choosing Norway for her family and business, which is a Maine lifestyle brand and shopping experience offering original and elevated goods. Oh, and let's not forget the luxury treehouse!

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57:10

Bim Gibson - "My February Vacation"

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/19

William John Gibson the 23rd, better known as Bim Gibson, is a walking encyclopedia of local sports. His latest book, "My February Vacation", chronicles his 25 years covering the Maine High School Basketball Tournament. He also shares a treasure trove of memories, including Edward Little High School's "NumberGate" with former football teammate Steve Simard!

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35:10

The Quest for Gold

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/18

Our Nordiques guests woke up to a flat tire and had to cancel. So, like champions, Mark and Sara laced up the skates and talked about the glory, majesty, and what-the-heck-did-I-just-watch, of the Winter Games.

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56:10

Cyndi Robbins - Poland Spring Resort

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/17

Poland Spring Resort owner Cyndi Robbins stops by to talk about Mel's Hilltop Restaurant, which, for the first time in 50 years, is open year-round! She also shares tips from a lifetime in the hospitality industry, the legend of Togo the sled dog, and stories from her travels around the globe.

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45:25

Kayla and Neil James

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/16

Children’s book author Kayla James and her husband, Neil, talk about Kayla's first published book, "The Chronicles of a Guinea Pig Vol. 1". The book tells the story of RiffRaft, an ordinary pet store guinea pig, who gives up the good life of his cage when he realizes he has to share it with his new brother, Fluffernutter.

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33:30

Lourdes Rubio - Dolce Amici

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/13

It's a new Friday feature as Mark and Jacey take the show on the road for our first "Western Maine Lunch Bunch" episode. They chat with Dolce Amici co-owner Lourdes Rubio about her gelato shop and cocktail bar located on historic Main Street in Norway. And if you're still looking for Valentine's plans, Dolce Amici has you covered. Listen in for all the details!

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39:10

LA Metro Chamber Breakfast

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/12

Mark and Sara take the show on the road to the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at the Kora Shrine Temple! They chat with new Chamber members Sunshine of Sunshine Spaulding Consulting, Kayla and Neil from "The Chronicles of a Guinea Pig" book, Marty and Maureen of Breaking Orbit, LLC, Chris and Melissa of OTIS Federal Credit Union, and Elysee and Jonathan of Zion Care, LLC.

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35:25

The 90s Were...Great?

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/11

Ah, the 90s - VHS tapes, cigarette smoke, and 11 CDs for a penny. Mark and Sara take a closer look at one of the greatest decades ever...or was it?

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37:40

Shanna Cox - LA Metro Chamber

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/10

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Shanna Cox talks February's Chamber Breakfast featuring Lydia Media's Pam Ashby, Business Lab, B2B Trade Show, Annual Award nominations, and more!

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59:40

Stephanie and Jesse St. Laurent - Roopers Beverage...

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/09

Roopers Beverage and Redemption's Stephanie and Jesse St. Laurent join Mark and Pam to recap the big game and share some Malibu Pink Guava Pineapple Coconut Rum! Steph and Jesse also reveal how well they know each other with our Valentine's questionnaire and share their argument "killword".

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29:05

Old

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/05

The gang talks weird taxes, including a recent lawnmower tax making its way around the socials, and how to know when you're officially old. Mark knew on March 28, 2017...his first day with reading glasses :)

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50:20

Damon Myers and Jack O'Brien - Maine Nordiques

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/04

Maine Nordiques Captain Damon Myers and newly acquired defenseman Jack O'Brien are getting ready to face the Danbury Hat Tricks on home ice this weekend! They talk team chemistry, post-NAHL plans, the greatest player of all-time, Rubik's Cube, bagels, and more!

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40:20

Aaron Buccheri - Nutty Nettie's Café

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/03

Nutty Nettie's Café owner Aaron Buccheri talks about how he and his wife, Annette, took the leap into entrepreneurship and have been serving their community and winning awards ever since. He also talks partnerships with Crouse House Coffee and The Store Next Door - and explains the significance of the cafe's six-foot tables.

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45:00

Lost Valley Ski Area

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/02/02

We take the show on the road to Lost Valley where John Herrick (pictured with Lydia Media's Pam Ashby) and Travis Dow talk Ice Cross, Fastest Runner Sled in the Valley, Madness on the Mountain, Mary’s Firemen for a Cure, Vets in the Valley, and much more!

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35:50

Tasting Tales with Fluvial Brewing!

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/01/30

It's a Roopers Beverage and Redemption Tasting Tales Friday with Fluvial Brewing's River Haze New England IPA!

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40:35

Derek Shelton - Call of the Wild RV Center

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/01/29

Call of the Wild RV Center General Manager, Derek Shelton talks about the biggest RV and camper sale of the season - the 62nd Annual Open House, happening Jan. 30 - Feb. 8. Visitors will be warm and cozy in Maine’s largest indoor heated showroom, as well as in heated outdoor display units!

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43:25

Pete Luecke and Aidan Farro - Maine Nordiques

Lydia"s Lunch Bunch ·

2026/01/28

Maine Nordiques defensemen Pete Luecke and Aidan Farro get ready to hit the road to take on the first-place Maryland Black Bears. Aidan shares some favorite Nordiques memories and may one day open his own restaurant. Pete talks about his first year with the team and might have OCD.

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