ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY — At this time last year, the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce could not have imagined the year it was about to face. The annual dinner on Feb. 28 attracted a record crowd, including both Gov. Chris Sununu and U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan. The mood was festive as the chamber celebrated a successful year.
“We had a great night,” said Chamber Executive Director Paula Kinney. “The vibe, networking and excitement in the room was amazing,” she said.
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