News + Updates

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Kings and Queens Hairstudio’s second location in Lewiston on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by Lewiston City Administrator Heather Hunter, Lewiston Assistant Director of Economic...

Five Guys has announced the opening of its newest Maine restaurant in Auburn, located at 223 Center Street. It officially opened to the public at 11:00am on Monday, June 6, 2022.Five Guys will be open seven days a week from 11:00am to 10:00pm and will employ...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of An Angel’s Wing second location in the Auburn Mall on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque was joined by President + CEO of the LA Metro Chamber Shanna Cox, and members of the public.  “We are so...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Custom Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness in Auburn at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque was joined by Auburn Director of Economic Development Jay Brenchick, Auburn Director of Business...

The Raise-Op, a local housing organization led by its residents, broke ground on two new buildings today. Consisting of 9 units each, these developments will infill vacant lots in the Tree Street Neighborhood at 198 Blake Street and 84 Walnut Street. The development...