News + Updates

Governor Janet Mills and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced recently that Lewiston and Auburn are among six Maine Working Communities Challenge teams have been selected to receive three-year, $375,000 grants to begin implementing proposals that address local...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Cricket Wireless in Lewiston at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by LA Metro Chamber Board Chair + Schooner Estates Director of Operations John Rice, President + CEO of...

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of AK Health and Social Services expanded new location in Lewiston on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline was joined by Lewiston Councilor Linda Scott, Lewiston Councilor Scott Harriman, President +...

The LAMCC is excited to design the second edition of the Explore + Discover Guide! Last year, it was because of you, our members, that made the Explore + Discover guide a huge success - and we are ready to highlight our rich culture, rural landscapes, urban...

The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed six new members to the Board of Directors and appointed John Rice, Director of Operations at Schooner Estates Senior Living as its new Chair of the Board. With its collective efforts, the board ensures the vision of...

Rusty Bus Brewing Company wins JumpstartME; a competition to attract new businesses to Lewiston’s Downtown Business District. Facilitated by The Downtown Lewiston Association and The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce, the contest launched in July and generated over a dozen...

Last year, there were more families in need in our region than in years past. For many, the disruption to school and family traditions made the holidays hard for the kiddos and the loss of income harder for the parents. We asked for your help, and you came through,...

AUBURN, ME — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Twelve North Agency in Auburn at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 26th. Auburn Mayor Jason J. Levesque was joined by the President + CEO of the LA Metro Chamber Shanna Cox, Karen Staples of Senator Susan...

LEWISTON, ME, September 29, 2021 — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Just-In-Time Recreation in Lewiston at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 29th. The City of Lewiston Economic + Community Development Director Lincoln Jeffers was joined by the...

AUBURN, ME — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Maine Dentistry location at 34 Center Street in Auburn at 12:00 PM on Monday, August 16. The City of Auburn Director of Economic Development Jay Brenchick was joined by the President + CEO of the LA Metro...