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t started right here: a recent innovative history of the Androscoggin region We could have stopped at inventing the whoopie pie, but there’s so much more to make. Lewiston-raised artist Charlie Hewitt (b.1946) has created public works like the "Hopfeul" project, with...

Winter, spring, summer or fall, outdoor activities in Maine will always call If you have a plan to get active in the New Year, this list will help you get a jump on it. Everything about “the Maine brand” says “get outside!” Moose? They live in the woods. Blueberries?...

Nominations are Open for the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Awards Recognize a local business or community leader today! The LA Metro Chamber is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Annual Awards, an opportunity to celebrate the...

The Maine B2B Trade Show is back, refreshed, and expanded for 2025, and we're offering an exclusive opportunity for participants to amplify their reach and support economic growth in the Lewiston Auburn region. Special Offer: When you purchase a booth for the Maine...

LA Metro Chamber has opened up their annual Scholarship Application Process for adult learners who live or work in Androscoggin County. Employers are encouraged to share the application with their employees ahead of the April 25th deadline. Two types of scholarships...

Good things to know about Lewiston Auburn, Maine’s second cities and surrounding region From education to arts and culture to boundless outdoor beauty, this part of Central Maine offers a great lifestyle that’s affordable to all. Welcome to the Lewiston Auburn region,...

Maine winter activities for the cold-fearing soul Across the wintry Androscoggin region, you can find an array of indoor activities —and a few worth bundling up for. If you feel like you have more in common with a house cat in a sunny window than a husky with snow on...

Eat your way through central Maine, where history and global cultures have created a delectable food scene From downtown dining to fresh-off-the-farm finds, the region surrounding Lewiston and Auburn has culinary variety to chew on. At the end of the harvest season in...

The Chamber proudly lobbies for and advocates on behalf of our members and their interests; recognizing that the power of speaking with one voice of our 700+ members has significant impact. The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce represents a broad coalition of businesses,...

The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, hosted by the City of Lewiston and in partnership with the City of Auburn, announced today that the State of Maine Office of Tourism awarded festival organizers with $60,000 in grant funding to support marketing and managing the...