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Our Communities Shine This Thanksgiving
Our Communities Shine This Thanksgiving
Still room in the new digital Lakes Region Area Guide - just waiting for YOUR ad!
Ed Mercer
Nov 25, 2025
"The Heartbeat of the Lakes — Events, Eats & Everything In Between" |
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From our home to your's! |
November 25, 2025 |
NEW Digital Online Lakes Region Area Guide! |
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☀️ The Lakes Region is both a Home and Vacation Paradise. |
With the Lakes Region Area Guide Newsletter, get events, hidden gems, and local buzz delivered to your in box, whether you're locally here in Maine or as far away as Florida, New York or Texas! |
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Community Spotlight - Naples - Free Turkeys |
Here in the Lakes Region, the holiday season isn’t just about lights and snow — it’s about kindness. From local businesses donating turkeys, to neighbors helping neighbors, to small acts of generosity that never make the news… this is the heart of why we live here.
I'd like to share a story of how heartwarming our communities are here in the Lakes Region of Maine:
While my husband and I were out today, we swung by The Umbrella Factory in Naples to grab a couple things—and stumbled into something truly heartwarming. Out front, the V-Twin Cruisers motorcycle group was giving away free turkeys to anyone in need. They started with 140 turkeys and have already gone back inside twice for 28 more because the turnout was so strong.
Even more touching, several shoppers—moved by the kindness—jumped in to donate extra turkeys and money to help fuel this incredible mission of holiday giving.
If you feel inspired to support their effort, I’m sure any kind of donation would mean the world to them…even though they aren’t asking for a thing. This is what community is all about.
Happy Thanksgiving, Lakes Region. We truly live in a special place.
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In this Edition:
The NEW Lakes Region Digital Area Guide! The Spirit of giving - Community Spotlight - Free Turkeys! The Naples Barn offering seasonal swag! Lake Region Community Chorus Pine Island Retreat Featured Business of the week - The Umbrella Factory/UFO This Week's Weather Forecast - Naples Coats for Kids Drone Photography by Ed Mercer Local Food Pantries Festival of Lights - Craft Fair Free Thanksgiving Meal at the Naples Grange Hall Community Helping Tree by Oxford Rec. Today's Featured RE Home for sale! Crosswalk Community Outreach - Naples Food Donations "No one in our community goes hungry" - Fryeburg Annette's Country Skillett Diner - Pay it Forward for a Thanksgiving Dinner Community Turkey Dinner - Brownfield - cost by donation Christmas Light Contest - Harrison Medicare Open Enrollment deadline - Dec. 7th |
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The Naples Barn is a bustling and eclectic shop filled with a wide variety of items including new, used, vintage, and antique goods. 679 Roosevelt Trail Naples, Maine |
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A Choral Celebration of the Season! |
Friday, December 5th at 7pm and Sunday, December 7th at 3pm Lake Region High School 1877 Roosevelt Trail Naples, Maine |
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Founding Sponsor Shout Out - Pine Island Retreat
Plan some quality family time for next season, where the phones get put away, and yet the memories last a lifetime. Fall days are the best!
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The Umbrella Factory & UFO Agency Liquor Store – Naples, MaineThe Umbrella Factory Supermarket and the UFO Agency Liquor Store sit side-by-side on Route 302 in Naples and are proudly owned and operated by David and Gail Allenson, long-time supporters of the Lakes Region community. The Umbrella Factory is a reliable, year-round local market offering everything from everyday groceries to specialty items, making it a familiar stop for both residents and seasonal visitors. Right next door, the UFO Discount Liquor Store lives up to its reputation with an impressive selection of wine, spirits, and craft beers — one of the biggest selections in the area. Whether you’re stocking up for a holiday gathering or picking out something special, it’s a favorite destination for locals who appreciate choice and good value. Together, these two shops have become trusted staples in Naples, known for friendly service, community spirit, and the Allensons’ commitment to serving the region year after year.
*See their Ad in The Lakes Region Digital Area Guide https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/
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Welcome our new Advertiser - Ru Merrill - Realtor! |
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7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine |
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Coats for Kids |
PLEASE … consider donating that outgrown coat to help keep a little one warm this winter. Also accepting new/homemade hats and mittens
Thank you to our Hosts this year !!! |
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Drone Photography by Mercer Photography |
🏡Drone photo of Mt. Washington with snow!Beautiful!
Want to show off your vacation rental, update your insurance file, or simply enjoy a stunning view of your home? Ed Mercer delivers high-quality drone photography that does it all. One quick session gives you scroll-stopping marketing images, useful documentation, and a frame-worthy photo of your Lakes Region property. |
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Local Food Pantries |
 225 South High St. Bridgton, Me 04009 P.O.Box 207
(207) 318-4467
Pennirobbins06@gmail.com
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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
Delivery · Contactless delivery
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Donations Here |
176 Waterford Rd, Harrison, ME, United States, Maine
(207) 647-3384
harrisonfoodbank@gmail.com
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Check your pantry, grab those extra cans, and bring them to any church in the Denmark area — they’ll make sure donations reach the Cupboard.
Please share and spread the word!
You can leave it under the carport at Our Savior's and we'll pick it up tomorrow. Thanks! We appreciate the donation!
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Inspirational Thought - 💙 Gratitude in the Everyday“Every sunrise reminds us there’s still beauty waiting to be noticed. Slow down, breathe it in, and be grateful for the light that finds you.” |
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Health Tip of The Day |
Snooze to Win Nurse, Sue Cruikshank |
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FREE Thanksgiving Meal! |
Giving Back in Times of Need! Pick up a home-cooked meal for your whole family, no cost, no questions! OR come in, sit down and share a meal - Leftovers to take home - included! November 27th Naples Grange Hall, Village Green, Naples. 3-5pm |
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Community Helping Tree Update! |
We are thrilled to share that 114 kids are apart of our Community Helping Tree!
 59 children have already been sponsored — how incredible is that? That means we have just 55 children left who still need sponsors. Let’s keep the momentum going!A heartfelt thank you to everyone in the community who has already sponsored a child (or more!). Your generosity is making a real difference.
Let’s keep spreading the love and support — together, we can reach every child!
 We have updated our list of children/families that are still looking for a sponsor! Please use this link to select a child(ren).
We're requesting all gifts be returned
UNWRAPPED to Rec Center By December 5th.
You may also have gifts shipped to
Oxford Rec if you prefer.
127 Pottle Rd, Oxford, ME 04270
Please put ATTN: Helping tree with child's number.
Please Email-
Cpirela@Oxfordmaine.org
Or
Klaird@Oxfordmaine.org
With the code you’d like to sponsor.r
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You CAN do this!! Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Real Estate for Sale in Fryeburg, Maine |
$478,800
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Fryeburg is stepping it up! |
If you are in need, please visit the Fryeburg Town Office. |
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Here's a cute DIY idea!! |
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Annette's Country Skillet Diner |
Enjoy your dinner here but you can also stop in and Pay it Foward. We will start our wall to help anyone who is need of a hot meal of any sort. Open for Breakfast 7..1130 then Thanksgiving Dinner 1230..6 |
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The response has been unbelievable!! Thank you to all who have contributed so far! |
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Community Turkey Dinner |
Saturday, November 22nd 4-8pm - at the Brownfield Community Center Cost by Donation - Sponsored by the Brownfield Volunteer Fire Company |
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Christmas Light Contest |
Wednesday, December 3rd thru Tuesday, December 9th 5pm-9pm FREE to enter - register by November 30th! |
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The Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour |
This fun tour runs five weekends Sat/Sun in a row starting on November 22nd. sleighs frun from 11am-4pm. Held at The Snowflake Inn, 95 Main St. Jackson, NH, the tour includes the Sleigh Ride through Jackson Village, a Jingle Bell, a Festive Bag and home made chocolates! 978-580-0905 Jackson, NH is just over an hour ride from the Lakes Region of Maine. |
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Medicare Changes in 2026 You Should be Aware of! Medicare is making several changes for 2026 that could affect your coverage and costs. Premiums and deductibles will increase slightly across most plans, so expect to pay a bit more for doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions. On the bright side, some prescription drug prices will go down as Medicare begins negotiating lower costs, and there’s a new option to spread your medication payments throughout the year instead of paying all at once. Some Medicare Advantage plans may adjust their benefits, provider networks, or coverage areas, so it’s important to review your plan’s Annual Notice of Change this fall. Even if you’re happy with your current plan, take time during open enrollment to compare options — a few small updates could save you money or help you keep your preferred doctors and medications covered.
This summary comes directly from official and reputable 2026 Medicare updates released by trusted sources, including:
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November 25, 2025 |