Spring is on the way! Lots of new Advertisers in our Lakes Region Area Guide!

🌲 New Advertiser Spotlight: Sail Away Coffee Co. - Bridgton

We’re excited to welcome Sail Away Coffee Co. as a new advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide of Maine!

Sail Away Coffee in Bridgton, started in 2022 by Dale and Mary Anne Cheney, is a cozy local coffee cart known for its craft-brewed coffee and irresistible donuts from a local bakery. It’s the perfect stop to grab something warm, delicious, and made with care — the kind of small business that adds real character to our community.

We truly feel fortunate to be in a position where we can help shine a light on wonderful local businesses like this. When businesses join the Area Guide, they’re not just promoting themselves — they’re supporting one another and strengthening our local communities.

If you’d like to join Sail Away Coffee Co. and be featured in the Lakes Region Area Guide, reach out to Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

— we’d love to connect with you!

See their ad in the Guide! https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/

🌲 New Advertiser Spotlight: Lucky Paws Farm - Harrison

Another wonderful local business has joined our growing Lakes Region Area Guide community — Lucky Paws Farm in Harrison is bringing a little extra charm to the Lakes Region Area Guide.

Lucky Paws Farm began as a dream for Garnett and Susan Johnston, who moved to the Lakes Region in 2015 to give their Corgis more room to roam. What started small quickly grew into a thriving farm now home to over 40 goats, 70 chickens, 3 miniature horses, and their three beloved corgis.

Each spring brings new life to the farm, and in 2021 Lucky Paws Market expanded into its own building, offering goat milk products, cheese, fudge, yogurt, frozen dog treats, soaps, lotions, fresh eggs, local craft beer, and other Maine-made goods.

We’re grateful to help spotlight local businesses like this. When businesses join the Area Guide, they’re supporting one another and strengthening our communities.

If you’d like to be featured in the Lakes Region Area Guide, reach out to Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

— we’d love to connect!

Check out their Ad - https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/

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

Welcome Our New Advertiser!

We’re happy to welcome Thomas M. Peluso to the Lakes Region Area Guide Newsletter!
Tom offers a wide range of services throughout the Lakes Region and can be reached at 207-595-0185.

Be sure to support the businesses that support our community.

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New Website Launch!

✨ New Website Launch – Dragonfly Jewelry! ✨

We’re excited to share the launch of the brand-new website for Dragonfly Jewelry — featuring beautifully handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces made with care and creativity.

Each design is handmade, thoughtfully created, and inspired by the natural beauty and meaning behind every stone and detail. If you love unique jewelry that feels personal and timeless, you’ll definitely want to take a look.

Be sure to visit the new site and discover something truly special created by Pat Chandler!

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 Little Blessing Shed

Caitlin and Brogan would like to introduce Bridgton’s Little Blessing Shed! We are working with the First congregation Church to provide a space where folks can take ( or leave) any household goods, pet supplies, children’s items and working appliances.

The inspiration came from our grandmothers… The woman who would always searched their pantries and homes for items for community members in need. Always opening up their homes, wallets and hearts for those less fortunate.

This Blessing Shed will be open to the public 7 days a week! But It will be closed at night to ensure a safe space for everyone. The idea is that… it’s all free! No charge for a single thing! And it’s open 7 days a week!!

Some basic facts about the shed!

- The shed is being built by the talented kids at the Vocational center! We are paying the exact sale price and not a penny less- as all the funds go to this wonderful program.

- It’s going to be located in the church parking lot right off the side road ( up to the roofing business) for easy access! Pull right up to the shed to ether leave items or take items!

- There will be a separate donation box outside the building for 24/7 donating options!

- We love the dump store, but this is open 7 days a week and completely FREE!

- We are raising funds for : cost of the building, transport of the building, concrete disks to set the building on keep it off the ground A small amount of pressure treated material for a handicap accessible ramp. Solar light for safety in dark winter hours and a Lock with a punch code on it to allow access after for emergencies.

Caitlin is a bookkeeper by trade and handles all the finances! If you have any donation questions please feel free to ask!

We will be having a ribbon cutting / opening once the snow is gone and everything is paid for and built! The aim is first of May!

We are accepting some donations now to get ready for the opening - please contact us/ Brogan for drop off information

Thank you all so much for being such a giving community! Many hands make for a wonderful community!

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Serving March 17th and March 18th 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner!

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.

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Town of Bridgton

Are you a resident of Bridgton? Here is a link with lots of information you may be looking for!

Town of Naples

Helpful Links!

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.

https://www.schoolspring.com/jobs Job ID 5535843

See our Beautiful Collection of Images for Sale HERE!

🚀 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

Check out the beautiful ads in this online digital Lakes Region Area Guide!

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!

Featured Business of the Week!

🔧 Business of the Week: Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service – Bridgton

Chandler Funeral Home — serving families with care and compassion in both Bridgton and Norway.

Known for their thoughtful, personalized service, the team at Chandler Funeral Home supports families through difficult times with professionalism, respect, and a genuine commitment to honoring every life. Whether planning in advance or making arrangements in the moment, they’re there to guide you with warmth and dignity every step of the way.

We’re grateful to have Chandler Funeral Home 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

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?

$459,000

6.97 acre lot
780sq. ft.

40 Wildhaven Road Bridgton, ME

Contact: Barb Howe

(207) 207-583-7510
mailto:barbarahowe990@gmail.com

Click HERE to go to my website!

New Featured Home for Sale in Bridgton, Maine

🌷 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:

✔ 24/7 online visibility
✔ Mobile-friendly exposure
✔ Promotion to locals and visitors
✔ 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:
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Maine Real Estate Choice Rental Division

Still haven't found the ideal winter season rental for you? Another new one, coming soon, could this be it?! Standish/ Sebago line 3 BR, 2 BA avail. late Sept./early Oct. Call or email Susan FMI 207-693-5203 susan@mainerealestatechoice.com

See all our current residential rentals at https://rentalbeast.com/agent_branded/1976166

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Harrison Earth Day Cleanup!

Mercer Photography

A fresh blanket of snow settled over Camp Skylemar in Naples this week, creating a classic Maine winter scene. The quiet beauty of the camp after a snowfall reminds us how lucky we are to live in the Lakes Region.

📸 Photo by Ed Mercer

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It’s our way of sharing the places, people, and stories that make this area so special.

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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”

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“Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.”

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Local Food Pantries

225 South High St. Bridgton, Me 04009 P.O.Box 207

(207) 318-4467

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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

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