Check out all the winter activities happening in our communities!

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Check out all the winter activities happening in our communities!

New advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide of Maine!

Ed Mercer

Feb 17, 2026

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

February 17, 2026

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NEW Advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide of Maine!

We’re pleased to welcome Kelley Skillin-Smith, Realtor with Century 21 First Choice Realty in Gorham, as a new advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide of Maine!

Kelley works with both buyers and sellers, guiding them through every step of the process with care, clear communication, and strong local knowledge. She’s been recognized with awards for Top Producer and Outstanding Service — a reflection of her commitment to the people and communities she serves.

We’re grateful to have professionals like Kelley supporting local businesses and helping strengthen connections across the region. Be sure to check out her AD — and take a look at all the other businesses in the Area Guide who are supporting one another and keeping our communities thriving!

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Spaghetti Dinner & Chinese Auction for the Robbins Family

Saturday, February 21st! 4-7pm. Bridgton Alliance Church 368 Harrison Rd. Bridgton

Spaghetti Dinner(suggested donation of $10 per person or $25 for a family of 3 or more) to Benefit the Robbins Family after the Devasting Fire that took everything they had. We will have many raffle items as well, these will be pulled at the end(no need to be present for this part). If you would like to donate an item to the auction please reach out to Dan Harden 207-420-7363 or by email at sunrisemgmt15@gmail.com. Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday at 1 Mountain Rd. Bridgton ME 04009 or by calling if those hours do not work for you. Lets show this family what our great little community can do in times of need. The Dinner will be at the Bridgton Alliance Church

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A Realtor You Can Trust—Like a Friend Who Knows the Market

Kathy's Featured Property is Beautifully sited on the shores of Penobscot Bay, this exceptional property offers two year-round waterfront residences with expert craftsmanship and refined finishes throughout. An exceptional opportunity to own a private waterfront compound in Midcoast Maine with great proximity to Camden, Belfast, Bangor, and the Acadia region. Contact Kathy for more information!

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

All your generous donations from our Amazon registry have been coming in and we can't thank you enough We'll be adding a little bit of food to the little pantry each day! Thanks for helping feed your neighbors!

Location: 2 Elm Street, Bridgton

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!

This week, we’re highlighting C.M. Nichols Landscape Co. in Denmark — a trusted local company dedicated to keeping our properties looking their best.

C.M. Nichols Landscape Co. offers dependable landscaping and property care services, helping homeowners and businesses maintain clean, attractive, and well-kept outdoor spaces. From routine lawn care and seasonal clean-ups to larger landscape projects, their focus is on quality work, reliability, and attention to detail.

It’s local businesses like C.M. Nichols Landscape Co. that help keep our communities looking beautiful year-round.

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

LakesRegionMarketing@gmail.com

Home for Sale in Lovell, Maine

$849,000

2.75 acre lot
4446sq. ft.
Ebenezer's Pub
Owner's Residence Attached

44 Allen Rd. Lovell, ME

Contact: Stan Tupaj

(207) 207-890-3834
mailto:stan@kezarrealty.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!

Even though we still have a lot of snow and are expecting more this week, I know a few of us are starting to think "Spring"! A visit to The Naples Barn often starts with one idea and ends with a few unexpected treasures in hand. Be sure to stop by on a weekly basis - new items show up all the time! 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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Mercer Photography

What a week at Pleasant Mountain!

The weather has been absolutely perfect, and it showed — every parking lot was packed with skiers soaking up the sunshine and fresh snow. The energy on the slopes was incredible!

Ed Mercer captured a stunning drone photo of all the activity, with snow-covered Mount Washington standing proudly in the background. It’s moments like this that remind us how lucky we are to live and play here in the Lakes Region.

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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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”

Click on the image below to check this out!

What an incredible stretch of winter activity across the Lakes Region!

From the excitement of the Sebago Lake Fishing Tournament to the energy and fun of the Maine Lakes Winter Carnival, this week has been packed with community spirit. Add in the high-speed thrills of the snowmobile Radar Runs on Crystal Lake in Harrison and the fishing tournament on Lake Pennesseewassee in Norway, and you’ve got a true celebration of winter in western Maine.

For a photographer, it doesn’t get much better than this — action, color, smiles, and stories everywhere you turn. Ed was right in the middle of it all, capturing moments that reflect the energy, tradition, and connection that make this region so special.

So many memories made… and so many images to share.

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner February 20th!

All proceeds to Lauren, James, and Patrick who lost their home in the Denmark fire this week. The family will be attending the dinner, so let's show them some community support

Inspirational Thought -

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“You don’t need to be better than anyone else, you just need to be better than you used to be.”

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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