News + Updates
Eat Local Challenge
To our Taste the Harvest Guests and Local Food Supporters, We hope this message finds you well. We have some important news to share regarding the much anticipated "Taste the Harvest" event. Over the first two years, Taste the Harvest has brought our community...
Raise-Op Celebrates Grand Opening for New Affordable Low-Energy Homes and Makes Building Designs Available to Public
The Raise-Op, a local housing organization led by its residents since 2008, cut the ribbon on two new buildings on May 9, 2023. Consisting of 9 units each, these developments are filling in vacant lots in the Tree Street Neighborhood at 198 Blake Street and 84 Walnut...
The LA Metro Chamber Names the 2023 Annual Award Winners
The LA Metro Chamber has named four individuals, one business, and a business development center for this year’s Annual Awards. The Annual Awards recognize the contributions of these awardees and honor their outstanding dedication to our region, making Androscoggin...
Aroma Joe’s New Main Street Location Opens
Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage chains, announces their newest Lewiston, ME location. Located at 754 Main Street, this 1500 square foot drive thru and walk-up location features handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks, unique flavor...
Lewiston Celebrates the Opening of Black Diamond Detailing with Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Black Diamond Detailing’s new location in Lewiston on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by Senator Susan Collin's Office Representative Melissa Landry, the Lewiston Chief of Police...
Candidate Forum 2022
On Wednesday, October 19, the LA Metro Chamber welcomed 19 candidates for elected office in Androscoggin County for the 2023 Meet the Candidates Forum. Twelve races were overviewed, including the Gubernatorial race, the Congressional Race, the State Senate Races, and...
Lewiston Celebrates the Opening of State Farm Insurance Agency with Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of a new State Farm Agency in Lewiston owned and operated by Deanna Lynn on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by LA Metro Chamber President and CEO Shanna Cox, and members of the...
Auburn Celebrates the Expansion and Opening of PRIME360 with Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of PRIME360’s new location at 41 Stevens Mill Rd. in Auburn on Saturday, September 10, 2022. LA Metro Chamber President + CEO Shanna Cox was joined by the PRIME360 team, L/A Taco who served up delicious eats, and...
Auburn Celebrates the Opening of Realty ONE Group – Compass of Maine with Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Realty ONE Group - Compass of Maine in Auburn at 4:30 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque was joined by Auburn Director of Economic Development Jay Brenchick, Auburn Ward 5 City Councilor...
Lewiston Celebrates the Opening of Obscura Cafè & Drinkery with Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Obscura Cafè & Drinkery in Lewiston on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by John Rice, Director of Operations at Schooner Estate Senior Living Center and Board Chair of the Board...
