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Live Music, Local Flavor, Lakeside Magic—See What’s Happening! Concerts, dining, and community fun await. Subscribe and never miss a beat!
Live Music, Local Flavor, Lakeside Magic—See What’s Happening! Concerts, dining, and community fun await. Subscribe and never miss a beat!
Live Music, Local Flavor, Lakeside Magic—See What’s Happening! Concerts, dining, and community fun await. Subscribe and never miss a beat!
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Ed Mercer
Sep 2, 2025
"The Heartbeat of the Lakes — Events, Eats & Everything In Between" |
September 2, 2025 |
Sponsor Shout Out - Pine Island Retreat
🌅🔥 Pine Island is more than a spot on the lake—it’s an experience. Cook together, play music together, and let the campfire set the mood. The memories you make here will last long after the embers fade. BYOB (boat) or transportation can be provided. *Starlink available on the island! Date/Availability Inquiries: escape@ |
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🛶 Love living in or visiting the Lakes Region? |
Get the inside scoop on local events, hidden gems, and what’s happening in Naples, Bridgton, Harrison, Lovell, Casco, Sebago, Raymond, Windham, Waterford, and Norway — straight to your inbox. |
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7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine |
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The Naples Barn has 3 listings on Air B&B! 2 Condos are located upstairs in the Main Building and one in the Historic Cupola!!
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Music Heals - Outdoor Summer Concert Series The Barn 63 Spring House Rd. Harrison September 3rd, 10th and 17th |
Each week we will be taking donations for a different local charity! Music from 5:30-8:30. It’s Free BYOB. |
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A Self-Guided Auto or Bike Tour Saturday September 6, 2025 10am - 4pm FREE Admission at ALL LOCATIONS
Enjoy a leisurely day of rural history along the Roosevelt Trail, RTE. 302. Visit One, some or all the historic museums and sites! See poster for locations! |
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Used Book Sale - Saturday, September 13th 10am - 1pm |
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Maine Fair Schedules |
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Drone Photography Services |
“Give Buyers the Big Picture—Literally!”
Drone photography reveals not only the property’s layout and condition but also the scenic story—waterfronts, sunsets, forests, and more. Buyers imagine the life they’ll live there, while sellers appreciate your next-level marketing that turns listings into experiences.Contact trusted Drone Photographer, Ed Mercer! Mercer Photography |
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Saturday, September 27th - 9:30 am at the Songo River Queen Dock, Naples, Maine
🎶 Naples First! 🎶 Paired with Sebagel + Wolfies for the ultimate morning vibes 🌞🥯. Hosted dockside by the legendary Songo River Queen 🚢 — your hostess with the floatest! 🎵 Free, unplugged, and hotter than Bourbon Street. Don’t miss it! |
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At at the Freedom Cafe September 27, 2025 6:30pm Live and FREE! Don't miss out on the fun!
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🔦 Ghosts on the Coast |
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🎶 Rides by day, live music by night—but let’s be real, the food is the main event! 🍔🍩 From giant turkey legs and fresh-cut fries to maple cotton candy and Maine’s best apple crisp, Fryeburg Fair is a foodie’s dream. Come hungry, stay for the horse pulls, parades, farm animals, and nightly entertainment. 🎡🎶 Taste tradition at Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic! |
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Health Tip of The Day |
Sunshine Sprinkle Nurse, Sue Cruikshank |
Casco Parks and Recreation |
Register for Youth Field Hockey @ www.cascomaine.org/recreation |
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👋 Trade stress for sunsets! Retire in the Lakes Region of Maine and enjoy four-season adventures, friendly towns, fresh lobster rolls, and cozy nights by the fire. Doesn’t get better than this! 🔥 |
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It's that time of year again! Team Keegan's Annual Walk |
We would love for you to join us for the 10th Annual Walk for Team Keegan.
Where: 947 Roosevelt Trail – Naples (Gert’s Way) – across from the Naples Public Library
When: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Registration: 9:30 a.m. - walk will start at around 10:00 a.m.
Why: To help raise awareness of Mental Illness, to raise money for NAMI Maine (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) in memory of my son, Keegan Eldridge who passed away on January 30, 2016, as a result of a car accident.
We will be raffling off a Basket with tons of donations from area businesses and several other baskets and prizes too!
Tickets are $50 each.
If you cannot make the walk but would still like to donate, you can VENMO me @Constance-Eldridge – please reference Team Keegan – Walk for NAMI Maine or you can send a check made out to NAMI Maine and mail to:
Constance Eldridge
P.O. Box 282
Naples, ME 04055
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7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
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We will be hosting our 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to support Maine Families facing Childhood Cancer on Monday, September 29th at Point Sebago Golf Course!
Please DM me or email me at waddlesforacause@gmail.com for more information!
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The American Legion Post 155 introduces A Las Vegas Style Tribute with The CC Riders Band! Tickets are on sale and available for purchase in our Lounge or you can contact LA Music at 207-576-7894. Tickets are $25 a piece and we will be welcoming Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash! |
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"Let’s Unlock Your Next Adventure 🗝️" |
🏡 Thinking about your next move? At Kezar Realty, we make buying and selling homes simple, stress-free, and even fun. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy lakefront cottage or upgrading to a home with more space, our team knows the Lakes Region inside and out. Let’s make your real estate dreams happen! — Stan Tupaj, Kezar Realty |
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Questions About Photography? We’ve Got You Covered! |
Unlock pro secrets today! Join Photography Tribe for $197/year and learn from Ed Mercer, a pro with 40+ years behind the lens. Fun, simple, powerful photography tips waiting for you!
https://photographytribe.com/home-1669
Here's a sample of some of the instructional videos you will have access to at Photography Tribe! |
“Plant Now, Bloom Later: Your Easy Guide to Spring Flowers” |
Fall is the perfect time to plant bulbs for a colorful spring. Tulips burst with vibrant shades, daffodils shine in sunny yellow, hyacinths perfume the air, crocuses pop up early—even through snow—and alliums stand tall with dramatic globe blooms. Use loose, well-drained soil (potting soil works great if planting in containers), and place bulbs at a depth about two to three times their height. Space them a few inches apart so they have room to grow and spread. Plant now, and by spring your garden will be full of color, fragrance, and life. Learn how to get great photos of your flowers! |
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Real Estate for Sale in Sweden, Maine |
$799,000
720 S Bridgton Rd. SwedenContact: Judy Oberg Oberg Insurance and Real Estate 207-838-0059 |
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Q/A Questions |
Q: What does the Rule of Thirds mean in Photography?
A: Here’s a fun, easy way to think about the Rule of Thirds—the classic trick that helps your photos pop! Imagine your frame is split into a tic-tac-toe grid: two vertical lines, two horizontal lines. The magic happens when you place subjects along those lines or at their intersections instead of dead center. |
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“The Secret to Soft, Misty Waterfall Photos”The secret to that magical waterfall look: 1. Steady Your Camera 📷 2. Slow the Shutter ⏱️ 3. Control the Light 🌞 ✨ Done! The water turns into silky, flowing magic. |
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Quote Of The Day |
“Bridgton, Maine — where lake breezes cool your summer days, mountain trails spark your adventures, and small-town charm makes every visit unforgettable.” |
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Your Island Adventure🚤🔥 Dock the boat, unpack the cooler, and light the campfire. Pine Island is the place where you can grill your favorite meal, strum a guitar under the stars, and share stories with friends by the water. *Starlink available on the island! BYOB (bring your own boat) or let us ferry you over!
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Coming SOON! ROCKTOBERFEST October 11, 2025 Naples |
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September 2, 2025 |