SHELBURNE — Berlin businessman David Poulin was honored with the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award during its annual dinner on March 6.
The chamber also recognized Michael Caron with the its BoomPier Award for his volunteer efforts.
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