SHELBURNE — Berlin City Auto Group and the Androscoggin Valley Fish and Game Association were recognized for their contributions to the community at Friday’s Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.
The event drew a record crowd to the Town and Country Inn and Resort to celebrate the chamber’s successes and hand out awards for lifetime achievement and volunteer efforts.
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