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Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! 2026!
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! 2026!
Local Food Pantries need your support all year long, not just during the holidays. Let's keep the kindness and generous giving going!
Ed Mercer
Dec 30, 2025
"The Heartbeat of the Lakes — Events, Eats & Everything In Between" |
December 30, 2025 |
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NEW Digital Online Lakes Region Area Guide! |
Click on the image to see the 32 Businesses that are supporting our local Communities!! New updated cover photo! |
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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. |
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YOU can be our next Business Advertised! |
☀️ 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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Crosswalk Community Outreach - CLICK HERENaples, Maine |
CrossWalk Community Outreach is neighbors helping neighbors, powered by caring local volunteers. We provide support that nurtures the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our community. With compassion as our guide, we aim to offer real help to those in need across Naples, Sebago, Casco, Bridgton, and Harrison—working together so our community can flourish.
SCAN IN THE QR CODE TO DONATE TO THIS WORTHY CAUSE! |
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See Your Business HERE as an Advertiser or Sponsor! |
📢 Ready to grow your business?
“Explore our advertising and sponsorship opportunities.” |
Contact us at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com |
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The Naples Barn is a bustling store filled with a wide variety of new, used, vintage, and antique items. Customers can expect to find a diverse selection of merchandise, from furniture and decor to books and collectibles. The store is constantly receiving new items and is overflowing with unique treasures waiting to be discovered. Whether you're searching for a one-of-a-kind antique piece or a modern addition for your home, The Naples Barn is sure to have something that catches your eye. With its eclectic inventory and welcoming atmosphere, it's a must-visit destination for shoppers looking for hidden gems. |
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“Never Miss a Great Shot Again — On-the-Spot Camera Guidance in Your Pocket” |
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ChatGPT said:*See her Ad in The Lakes Region Digital Area Guide https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/
Contact us to start your advertising campaign! |
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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
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7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine |
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Pleasant Mountain In Bridgton |
Our grooming team is still on the hill prepping our slopes for skiing and riding today. They are working their magic after yesterday’s storm. We are open 8:30am-8pm and despite the rain, we have gained new terrain. Today we are dropping ropes on The Gut and Lower App. |
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Founding Sponsor Shout Out - Pine Island Retreat
Plan ahead for the upcoming summer season! It's a new year and we're already seeing visitors inquiring about this unique property!
This past summer we topped out at 8 single adult-sized cots upstairs and 3 doubles downstairs (14 total), though we sacrificed some general amenities (sectionals, wardrobes, kitchen tables, chairs, etc.) But we had FUN!
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Inspirational Thought - 💙 “Whether it’s Long Lake at sunrise or the hush of a snowy trail, the Lakes Region gives us a thousand reasons each day to feel thankful for where we live.” |
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Real Estate for Sale in Casco, Maine |
$749,900
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Drone Photography by Mercer Photography |
🏡Beautiful Drone photo of downtownBridgton, Maine!There’s a certain calm that settles over downtown Bridgton after fresh snowfall — lights glowing, shops standing proud, and a community that truly supports one another.
 
 Photo by Ed MercerIf you love our small towns and local businesses, subscribe free to the Lakes Region Area Guide Newsletter and never miss what’s happening around the Lakes Region.
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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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2081 Main St. Lovell, Maine. (207) 542-7239 |
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Health Tip of The Day |
Shop in all of the outside lanes - it will help you stay focused on your health! Nurse, Sue Cruikshank |
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Fryeburg is stepping it up! |
If you are in need, please visit the Fryeburg Town Office. |
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Founding Sponsor Featured |
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December 30, 2025 |