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Check out our new Advertisers in our Lakes Region Area Guide!
Check out our new Advertisers in our Lakes Region Area Guide!
Check out Business of the Week! Guess who it is!
Ed Mercer
Jan 20, 2026
"The Heartbeat of the Lakes — Events, Eats & Everything In Between" |
January 20, 2026 |
Welcome to A NEW Advertiser in our online Lakes Region Area Guide! |
🎉 New Advertiser Spotlight for 2026! 🎉 Being able to promote our local businesses is something I never take for granted, and it means a lot to work with advertisers who value both visibility and community. Q-Team Tree Service is a trusted local company based in Naples, Maine, offering professional tree removal, trimming, storm cleanup, and property safety services—helping homeowners keep their land safe, healthy, and looking its best. We’re especially happy to partner with businesses like Q-Team that appreciate the opportunity to share what they do while also supporting other local businesses featured in the Area Guide. When local businesses support each other, our entire community benefits. 💙 👉 Be sure to check them out in the Area Guide and show your support: Supporting the businesses that support our communities truly makes a difference. |
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And, yet, another new advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide! |
New advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide, Black Horse Tavern is now part of our online Guide. A true Bridgton staple, Black Horse Tavern has been welcoming generations of locals and visitors with hearty American comfort food and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It’s the kind of place where good meals, familiar faces, and great conversations naturally come together. It means a lot to work with established local businesses like Black Horse Tavern that choose to invest in our towns and stand alongside other small businesses featured in the Area Guide. That shared support helps keep our local communities vibrant and connected. 💙 👉 Take a moment to find them in the Area Guide and support a business that’s been supporting Bridgton for years. https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/ |
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"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
I'm sure you've heard this many times before, so have I. Service businesses are some of the hardest-working out there — but many rely on the same methods year after year: If nothing changes, results usually don’t either.
The service businesses seeing steady growth are the ones that make sure their name is easy to find when people are actively looking. That’s where the Online Lakes Region Area Guide comes in.
⏰ Launch pricing ends 2/1/2026 👉 [Lock In Launch Pricing Now]
See samples of ads that are "ready to go"! Is your business here? |
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Lakes Region Marketing now offering beautiful Websites! |
Take advantage of our launch price of just $300 (regularly $497 — save $197!) when you contract with us to create your professional, custom-designed website that helps your business stand out, build trust, and attract new customers. 👉 Order by April 1st to lock in this special pricing! Click on the image to view the website
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NEW Digital Online Lakes Region Area Guide! |
Click on the image to see the 34 Businesses that are supporting our local Communities!! New updated cover photo! |
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Bridgton's Free Little Pantry - 2 Elm St. Bridgton |
The little pantry was pretty picked over. Stocked up with some things but we'll definitely be back by within the next day or two to get more stuff in there!
Put some tuna packets, cereal/granola bars, ramen, mac n cheese, TP and mini cereal boxes. Someone dropped off a bunch of travel sized tooth pastes if anyone needs. There's also a few packs of diapers!
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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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Looking to add some new decor to you home or camp? Check out all of the unique items at The Naples Barn in Naples, ME! |
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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 their 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 Watch out for the COLD on Saturday!! |
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Pleasant Mountain In Bridgton |
Winter is BACK!
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Founding Sponsor Shout Out - Pine Island Retreat
There’s something deeply calming about simply gazing out at Pine Island — the soft, new snow on the ice of Long Lake, the fresh, crisp air, a soft breeze, and the sense that time slows down just a bit. It’s the kind of view that invites daydreams of quiet mornings, sunset reflections, and stepping away from the rush of everyday life. Summer retreats on Pine Island offer space to breathe, reconnect, and truly unwind. If that peaceful escape is calling your name, now is the perfect time to plan ahead and make this summer one to remember. |
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Inspirational Thought - 💙 “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar |
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Real Estate for Sale in Bridgton, Maine |
$379,000
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Mercer Photography |
Live for today.....Nestled right beside the historic Songo Locks, Songo Locks Bed & Breakfast has long been a favorite stop for visitors exploring Maine’s lakes and waterways. Though closed for the winter, its riverside setting offers a front-row seat to watching boats navigate the last surviving hand-operated canal lock in the country during the warmer months. This photo was captured by Ed Mercer, who has a knack for finding special moments while making his way through our local communities.
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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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January 20, 2026 |