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Does your business need a Legacy Feature Ad? Let us help you stand out in the crowd!

Does your business need a Legacy Feature Ad? Let us help you stand out in the crowd!
New Advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide!

Ed Mercer

Mar 3, 2026

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

March 3, 2026

🌲 New Advertiser Spotlight: Bear Mountain Inn – Waterford

We’re so happy to welcome Bear Mountain Inn in Waterford as one of our newest advertisers in the Lakes Region Area Guide.

Set right on the water, this charming inn is a beautiful spot for weddings and special gatherings — with full guest accommodations and a tastefully decorated barn that creates a warm, unforgettable setting. It’s the kind of place where memories are made.

It means a lot to see local businesses believing in one another and in our region. When they choose to be part of the Area Guide, they’re helping keep our Lakes Region strong, connected, and thriving. I’m truly grateful to play a small role in helping share their stories.

If you’re a local business owner, we’d be honored to have you join us — become an advertiser in our online Area Guide and be part of a community that lifts each other up.

Check out their AD HERE!

Legacy Feature Ads for our Realtors Listings or just to highlight your property! (Rentals!)

We’ve launched something new — short, high-impact Custom Social Spotlight Ads designed to promote your Real Estate Listings!

These aren’t listings inside the Area Guide.

Think of them as a digital billboard made just for you.

Perfect for:
• Promotions
• Grand openings
• Seasonal pushes
• Branding refreshes

Every ad is custom designed to reflect your business personality and make you stand out in a crowded feed.

If you’d love a powerful, professional ad you can proudly post on your own social media, let’s create one for you.

Sue - lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

 

New Website Launch!

I’m happy to share a beautiful new website I designed for Kelley Skillin-Smith, Realtor with Century 21 First Choice Realty in Gorham, Maine.

Kelley works closely with both buyers and sellers, guiding them with knowledge, patience, and genuine care. She’s also deeply involved in supporting local and charitable causes — a true reflection of her character and commitment to the community.

It was a pleasure creating a site that captures her professionalism and warmth.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, Kelley is someone you can trust. 🏡

And if your business is in need of a clean, professional website, feel free to reach out at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com or learn more at lakesregionmarketing.com.

Click on her Web Image to see her website!

Bridgton's Free Little Pantry - 2 Elm St. Bridgton

This Wednesday at 5:45pm at the Old Bridgton Town Hall, we will be holding a food drive for our little pantry! This will be in collaboration with Vicki Cosentino Toole and her Zumba class!
If you're coming to the class, bring a few food items with you to donate! If you're just popping in quickly, we'll leave a couple banana boxes by the back door so you can drop food off while we're getting out work out on!
Please check our suggested donations list below. We do not accept canned goods.
Thank you for your continued support! đź’™

Location: 2 Elm Street, Bridgton đź’™
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SAD72 Sunshine Backpack Program. 

Are you going to Lovell Town Meeting next Saturday, March 7? YOU SHOULD. It’s your opportunity to see your government at work, vote to determine the leaders of our Town, and express yourself regarding the 70+ issues on the warrant. BE THERE.
But before you go, have breakfast at Delta Lodge. We will get you going in the right direction with pancakes, eggs, bacon and much more. You can meet with your neighbors and friends and discuss the issues.
Also, and maybe more importantly, your donation will support the SAD72 Sunshine Backpack Program. This program provides bags of food for 100+ children on weekends and school vacations throughout the school year. Your donation will be matched by Delta Lodge and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation.
Come on down, have breakfast, 7AM to 9:30AM and then off to Lovell Town Meeting.

🚀 Need a Website That’s Ready to Go?

I design clean, professional websites for local businesses—with engaging copy, strong visuals, and easy navigation that helps visitors quickly find what they need.

Your site can be designed, connected to your domain, and live within a week (once I have your info). Simple. Stress-free. Launch-ready.

✨ Built with care
✨ Mobile-friendly
✨ Easy to expand with extra pages anytime

Take advantage of our launch price of just $300 (regularly $425 â€” save $125!) 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!

If you want a website that actually represents your business—and you want it done right—let’s talk.

Message or email me to get started. lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

Town of Naples

New Videos for Real Estate Agents!

Help your listing shine!  Check out this Video Ed created for Liz Marsella for her condo listing, Mountain Village Condos on Mountain Road Bridgton, ME!

 

 

Click Here to view the Video!

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.

🚀 NEW: Custom Social Media Spotlight Ads for Local Businesses

We’ve launched something new — short, high-impact Custom Social Spotlight Ads designed specifically for businesses to use on their own social media.

These aren’t listings inside the Area Guide.
They’re bold, scroll-stopping graphics — clean, dramatic, and professional — giving businesses a ready-to-post image that instantly elevates their online presence.

Think of them as a digital billboard made just for you.

Perfect for:
• Promotions
• Grand openings
• Seasonal pushes
• Branding refreshes
• “Book Now” or “Order Today” calls to action

Every ad is custom designed to reflect your business personality and make you stand out in a crowded feed.

If you’d love a powerful, professional ad you can proudly post on your own social media, let’s create one for you.

We love helping local businesses shine. ✨

Contact Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

YOU can be our next Business Advertised!

See what great finds are at The Naples Barn!

Plan a spring visit to The Naples Barn - Lots of new items arriving daily!  Great for planning a make-over for your home!  By the way - did you know that The Naples Barn has 1.6K Followers??  That's impressive!

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🔧 Business of the Week: Rocci Plumbing & Heating – Bridgton

This week we’re proud to feature Rocci Plumbing & Heating of Bridgton in our Lakes Region Online Area Guide!

Known for dependable service and honest workmanship, Rocci Plumbing & Heating helps homeowners and businesses with everything from plumbing repairs and heating systems to keeping things running smoothly year-round. Clients consistently share how reliable, responsive, and easy to work with he is — the kind of professional you feel confident calling when you need the job done right.

We’re grateful to have Rocci Plumbing & Heating as part of our Lakes Region Online Area Guide, where local businesses support one another and stay visible to both residents and visitors.

If you’re a business owner and want to be found 24/7 by locals and visitors alike, we’d love to have you join us in the Area Guide. Let’s keep our community strong and connected.

👉 Click to join and explore more!

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

Contact us to start your advertising campaign!

LakesRegionMarketing@gmail.com

The time will come to clean up your yard - soon!

Even with the recent snow, spring is just around the corner across the Mt. Washington Valley and Lakes Region.
And as it melts, what’s underneath shows up fast.
I’m Jesse, owner of Mountain View Pet Waste Removal. We provide professional weekly dog waste cleanup so you never have to deal with the spring yard mess again.
Spring routes are starting to fill as the thaw approaches.
Our "Fresh Start" seasonal offer opens soon.
Anyone else already thinking about spring yard cleanup?

🌷 Spring Into Visibility with the Lakes Region Area Guide 🌷

 

You can feel the shift — longer days, softening ice, and another busy season on the way.

But visitors aren’t waiting for summer.
They’re planning and searching right now.

Families are booking vacations. Couples are lining up getaways. Camps and homeowners are scheduling services. This is the moment to make sure your business is easy to find.

For just $300 for the full year, the Lakes Region Area Guide gives you:

âś” 24/7 online visibility
âś” Mobile-friendly exposure
âś” Promotion to locals and visitors
âś” Seasonal updates as your offerings change

Be part of the steady spotlight in a region that thrives on tourism and community support.

View the current Guide here:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/

See Your Business HERE as an Advertiser or Sponsor!

📢 Ready to grow your business?
Advertise or Sponsor our newsletter and reach an audience that cares about local businesses like yours. Simple, fun, and effective — let’s make sure your name is the one everyone remembers!

 

“Explore our advertising and

sponsorship opportunities.”

CLICK HERE!

Harrison Earth Day Cleanup!

Sign up to volunteer or be a Sponsor!

Mercer Photography

 

Before the ice set in.  Soon we'll be seeing the ice melting again - and still possibly have a few more snowstorms.  Hopefully they won't be plentiful and even if they are - they ususally don't last too long at this time of year.  Looking forward to 50s - 60s this coming week!  First day of spring is coming!!
Stay updated on the happenings in our local communities - FREE subscribe to our weekly newsletter!
 

7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine

Can I believe what I am seeing???  In the 50s by next week!

“Never Miss a Great Shot Again — On-the-Spot Camera Guidance in Your Pocket”

Click on the image below to check this out!

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

Local Food Pantries

225 South High St. Bridgton, Me 04009 P.O.Box 207
(207) 318-4467
Pennirobbins06@gmail.com

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
 

Donations Here
https://tinyurl.com/HFBGift
PO Box 112, Harrison, Maine 04040
Mission: To combat food insecurity in Western Maine

176 Waterford Rd, Harrison, ME, United States, Maine
(207) 647-3384
harrisonfoodbank@gmail.com

2081 Main St. Lovell, Maine.         (207) 542-7239

Things to do in Brownfield for Seniors - March Planner!

Time to make your plans for March! So much to choose from and so many things to do with friends and family🥰

Health Tip of The Day

Your body was designed to move. A little today adds up to a healthier tomorrow.

Nurse, Sue Cruikshank

Coming in July!

Tickets for the 2026 Great State of Maine Air Show Presented by Bill Dodge Auto Group, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels are available now!
For more information and to purchase tickets visit, GreatMaineAirShow.com
Air Show Dates: July 11 & 12, 2026

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March 3, 2026

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