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24 Days until SPRING!

Ed Mercer

Feb 24, 2026

"The Heartbeat of the Lakes — Events, Eats & Everything In Between"

February 24, 2026

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New Videos for Real Estate Agents!

Help your listing shine! Check out this Video Ed created for Liz Marsella for her condo listing, Mountain Village Condos on Mountain Road Bridgton, ME!

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Comedy for a Cause! Wednesday, Feb. 25th 7pm at the Magic Lantern in Bridgton!

Let’s come together as a community and have a great time. All ticket revenue will go directly to the Robbin’s family. 100% of proceeds will go to the Robbins Family!

See our Beautiful Collection of Images for Sale HERE!

Bridgton's Free Little Pantry - 2 Elm St. Bridgton

This is a 24 hour access community pantry. Please take what you need and leave what you can! Please keep in mind Maine's extreme weather conditions (both hot and cold) may impact items placed in the pantry. We are focusing on "dry" goods.

Location: 2 Elm Street, Bridgton

Winter Festival February 28th!

Fun for everyone! If you're hungry you can purchase hotdogs and chili (chili dogs) offered by the Lions Club, hot chocolate sold by the Brownfield food pantry, and we will have Lemonade with baked goods. Don't forget to bring your sleds, cameras, and snowman building skills

Lets have some fun

Lake Region needs a JV Softball coach for the upcoming season! If you have experience coaching and have a love for the game, this is a great opportunity to give back to the community.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me or Shawn Rock.

https://www.schoolspring.com/jobs Job ID 5535843

Check out the beautiful ads in this online digital Lakes Region Area Guide!

YOU can be our next Business Advertised!

Featured Business of the Week!

🌟 Business of the Week: Jessica Frost, Realtor — Chalmers Realty (Bridgton, ME) 🌟

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the Lakes Region, you’ll want to meet Jessica Frost, a trusted Realtor with Chalmers Realty in Bridgton. Jessica brings warmth, integrity, and deep local knowledge to every client relationship. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, relocating to the area, or looking to sell your lakefront gem, she’s all about making the process smooth, clear, and even a little fun.

Jessica loves this community — its lakes, trails, and small-town charm — and she knows what makes each neighborhood special. Her passion for helping people find the right home shines in every conversation, every showing, and every handshake.

💡 Want more local recommendations, events, and business highlights like this? Join our Lakes Region Area Guide of Maine online and connect with others who love this part of the world as much as we do!

👉 Click to join and explore more!

*See their Ad in The Lakes Region Digital Area Guide https://online.fliphtml5.com/ruup

LakesRegionMarketing@gmail.com

Home for Sale in Casco, Maine

$735,000

7.2 acre lot
3060 sq. ft
3 Bed 2.5 Bath

63 George Hannon Rd. Casco, ME

Contact: Barb Howe

(207) 583-7510
mailto:barbarahowe990@gmail.com

🌷 Spring Into Visibility with the Lakes Region Area Guide 🌷

You can feel it… the air is changing. The days are stretching out. Ice is beginning to loosen its grip on the lakes, and before long docks, boats, patios, and storefronts will be buzzing again.

But here’s the part many businesses forget:

Visitors don’t wait until summer to plan their trips.
They’re searching right now.

Families are booking vacations. Couples are planning weekend getaways. Camp owners are lining up services. And winter recreation is still bringing steady traffic while the snow is cooperating beautifully.

This is the perfect time to make sure your business is easy to find.

Why Join the Lakes Region Area Guide This Spring?

For $300 for a full year, your business receives:

✔ 24/7 online visibility
✔ Mobile-friendly exposure (most searches happen on phones!)
✔ Promotion to both locals and visitors
✔ A full year of consistent presence
✔ Seasonal updates as your offerings change

Your listing isn’t static. As seasons shift, your message can shift too — whether it’s winter services, spring cleanups, summer specials, or fall events.

Think of it as your steady spotlight in a region that thrives on tourism and community support.

Check out our current Guide: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/

See what great finds are at The Naples Barn!

Boy, Naples sure did dodge a bullett this past storm! Plan a spring visit to The Naples Barn - Lots of new items arriving daily! Great for planning a make-over for your home! By the way - did you know that The Naples Barn has 1.6K Followers?? That's impressive!

See Your Business HERE as an Advertiser or Sponsor!

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Advertise or Sponsor our newsletter and reach an audience that cares about local businesses like yours. Simple, fun, and effective — let’s make sure your name is the one everyone remembers!

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sponsorship opportunities.”

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Mercer Photography

Mount Washington in New Hampshire is about 50 miles away from Long Lake in Naples Maine where this photos was taken. But using a 600mm lens compresses it so it looks really close without any Ai Tricks

If you love seeing what’s happening around our local communities, be sure to FREE subscribe to our Lakes Region Area Guide Newsletter and stay in the loop!

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The time will come to clean up your yard - soon!

Even with the recent snow, spring is just around the corner across the Mt. Washington Valley and Lakes Region.

And as it melts, what’s underneath shows up fast.

I’m Jesse, owner of Mountain View Pet Waste Removal. We provide professional weekly dog waste cleanup so you never have to deal with the spring yard mess again.

Spring routes are starting to fill as the thaw approaches.

Our "Fresh Start" seasonal offer opens soon.

Anyone else already thinking about spring yard cleanup?

Community Spotlight - Lakes Region Area Guide

We're GROWING!

I’m very grateful to be in a position to support our local businesses, and even more inspired watching them support each other.

Our Digital Lakes Region Area Guide now showcases 32 amazing businesses working together to make our community stronger.

Their dedication deserves a spotlight — and I’m proud to help give it to them!

Let’s keep cheering them on and supporting small businesses across the Lakes Region.

If you’d like to join the guide, contact me at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

Sue Mercer

7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine

“Never Miss a Great Shot Again — On-the-Spot Camera Guidance in Your Pocket”

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Inspirational Thought -

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“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.”

Wayne Dyer

Harrison Earth Day Cleanup!

Local Food Pantries

225 South High St. Bridgton, Me 04009 P.O.Box 207

(207) 318-4467

Pennirobbins06@gmail.com

bridgtonfoodpantry.org

Feeding, Clothing and Serving. free meals, food boxes, free clothing, fuel assistance, resource referrals, Veterans and service to their needs are one of our primary focuses.

P. O. Box 64, Naples, ME, United States, Maine

(207) 298-8041

crosswalkoutreach@yahoo.com

instagram.com/crosswalkcommunityoutreach

Crosswalk Community Outreach - Raise The Roof

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