Local businesses ready to "roll" this spring!

🌲 New Advertiser Spotlight: Custom Cookies by Gigi - Bridgton

Welcome Custom Cookies by Gigi to the Lakes Region Area Guide!

We’re excited to welcome Custom Cookies by Gigi, owned by Gina Collins, to our growing Lakes Region Area Guide community. Gina creates beautiful hand-decorated cookies and homemade desserts made from scratch, perfect for birthdays, holidays, baby showers, and all of life’s special celebrations.

Special requests are always welcome, and orders are custom made with local pickup in Bridgton, Maine. You can reach Gina by email at customcookiesbygigi@yahoo.com to place your order.

Be sure to check out her ad in the Lakes Region Area Guide and visit her Facebook page to see more of her delicious creations!

We’re always grateful to help shine a light on wonderful local businesses like Gina’s. When businesses join the Area Guide, they’re not just promoting themselves — they’re supporting one another and helping our local communities thrive.

If you’d like to join Gina and be featured in the Lakes Region Area Guide, contact Sue at lakesregionareaguide.com.

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

🌲 New Advertiser Spotlight: Hutch's Tree - Lovell, Maine

🌲 Please help us welcome another great local business to the Lakes Region Area Guide — Hutch’s Tree Service from Lovell!

Hutch’s Tree provides professional tree services including tree removal, trimming, storm cleanup, and general tree care, helping homeowners keep their properties safe and looking their best.

What really stands out is their reputation — Hutch’s Tree has built an impressive record with excellent 5-star Google reviews, showing the level of care and service they bring to every job.

Ed and I truly believe in supporting our local businesses, and we feel very fortunate to be in a position where we can help promote the hardworking people who keep our communities strong.

Take a moment to check out Hutch’s ad in the Lakes Region Area Guide, https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/ and click on his ad to visit his website to see why so many customers give him top ratings.

If you have a local business and would like to be included in the Guide, contact Sue at lakeregionmarketing@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to help you join our growing community of local businesses supporting each other.

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

St. Patrick's Day Dinner!

Serving March 17th 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick's Day Dinner!

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 Advertiser Spotlight – Tetreault Construction

We’re happy to welcome Tetreault Construction of Naples as one of our newest advertisers in the Lakes Region Area Guide Newsletter!

Craig Tetreault, from Naples, is a General Contractor serving both Maine and Massachusetts, specializing in new construction, renovations, and kitchen and bath remodeling. Craig recently completed a beautiful log home and a stunning lakehouse project, showcasing the quality craftsmanship his company is known for.

Be sure to support the businesses that support our community.

If you’d like to promote your own business alongside Craig and our other local advertisers, contact Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com — we’d love to help shine a light on your business too!

CLICK ON HIS AD TO VIEW MORE!

Craig Tetreault of Tetreault Construction also - just had us design a LEGACY Ad for his business! How fun is this?? Contact Craig is you need some quality work done! tetreaultconst@yahoo.com

Contact Sue if you'd like a LEGACY AD for your Business! lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

Tiny Tot Fun!

Don't miss our weekly music & fun group for littles and their grown ups! Every Tuesday at 9 am. Stop by Tiny Tots, then head downstairs and check out our free clothing room, Jeanette's Closet, open 9-11 am.

Fundraiser for Lake Region HS Project Graduation

Hi everyone. We have a fundraiser coming up on March 20th, 2026. It is our 2nd Annual Wrestling event with the North Atlantic Wrestling Association If you click on this link, this will be an easy way for you to purchase tickets and we will get you your tickets at the WILL CALL section on that night. You will have an envelope with your name on it with the number of tickets you purchased. This is Lake Region Project Graduation's last fundraiser for the year and we would love to fill the house.

If you don't want to click on the link and want to purchase tickets somewhere local, go to Hayes Ace Hardware (Bridgton) or Aubuchon Ace Hardware (Naples) to get your tickets

Kids vs Parents Basketball March 21st!

The time is rapidly approaching, bring the kids in for some competitive play with rewards to be won! Fun time for everyone! Hope to see you there for some Horse Basketball!

All volunteer event in Brownfield, not put on by a Recreation Director...

Maine Maple Weekend 2026 takes place March 21–22

Most sugar houses are open both Saturday and Sunday. A few farms also open the week or weekend before, so families can beat the crowds and enjoy the experience at a slower pace.

(In no particular order)

Balsam Ridge - 140 Egypt Rd. Raymond - 9am-3pm - March 21-22

Sweet Williams - 66 Spiller Rd. Casco - March 21–22 | 9am–4pm

Dad's Maple Shack - 1061 Naples Rd. Harrison - March 21–22 | 10am–4pm

Jim's Sugar House - 296 Maple Ridge Rd. Harrison - March 21–22 | 9am–3pm

Field Family Maple Syrup - 6 Ingalls Rd. Bridgton - March 21–22 | 8am–4pm

Greene Maple Farm - 76 Bridgton Rd. Sebago -March 21–22 | 8am–4pm

Dawes Hill Sugar Shack - 60 Dawes Hill Rd. Harrison

Gray Farm Maple LLC - 21 Gray Farm Lane Denmark

Weston's Farm LLC - 60 River St. Fryeburg

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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!

🚀 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

CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW AN EXCITING VIDEO SHOWCASING OUR SAMPLES!

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

Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820!

Bridgton Sponsors Needed!

Bridgton Recreation is currently seeking local business sponsors for our spring youth programs, including:
• Baseball
• Softball
• Quickball
• Boys Lacrosse
• Girls Lacrosse
• K–2 Coed Lacrosse

Sponsors will have their business name or logo featured on team jerseys while supporting local youth athletes.

Interested in sponsoring a team?
Contact Kat Harju – 207-803-9973

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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 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!

7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine

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!

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!

🌟 Business of the Week: Mainly Melts – Bridgton, Maine

This week we’re excited to spotlight Mainly Melts in Bridgton — a local favorite known for serving up some seriously delicious comfort food! If you love a perfectly grilled sandwich, fresh ingredients, and friendly local service, this is a stop you’ll want to add to your list.

Mainly Melts has quickly become a go-to spot for locals and visitors looking for flavorful melts, satisfying lunches, and a relaxed place to grab a bite while exploring the Lakes Region. It’s the kind of place that reminds us why supporting local businesses matters — great food, great people, and a true community feel.

We’re grateful to be in a position where we can help shine a light on wonderful local businesses like this. When businesses join the Lakes Region Area Guide, they’re not only promoting themselves — they’re also helping support and strengthen the entire local business community.

👉 Be sure to check out Mainly Melts in Bridgton and take a look at their ad in the Lakes Region Area Guide!

And if you’re a local business that would like to be featured and reach thousands of locals and visitors throughout the Lakes Region, reach out to Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com to learn how to join.

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

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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?

New Featured Home for Sale in Bridgton, Maine

$399,900

.69 acre lot
1450 sq. ft.
3bd. 3ba

7 Top Hill Road Bridgton, ME

Contact: Sarah Noble

(207) 207-831-9499
mailto:sarah@mainerealestatechoice.com

🌷 Spring Into Visibility with the Lakes Region Area Guide NEW Spring Edition Cover!🌷

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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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!

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

Fundraiser for Harrison House

Y'all ready to get a little "Hoe-Down" and a lot hot? Then dust off those boots and bring your best style, 'cuz the "Harrison Hoe Down" is ridin' into town, bringing more heat than a Texas summah and twice the sass! We'll be learnin' to "boot scoot" and dancin' to classic rock, along with some other surprises that just might knock your hat clean off !!!

FMI dinahzumba7@gmail.com

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Harrison Earth Day Cleanup!

Mercer Photography

NEED DRONE PHOTOS? Contact Ed Mercer, Mercer Photography in Naples, Maine! www.mercerphotography.com

Brandy Pond – Early Spring View

Photo by Ed Mercer

This photo shows something many of us who boat these waters know well — just how shallow Brandy Pond can be this time of year. You can clearly see the winding channels we all follow as we carefully meander our way from Long Lake into Brandy Pond.

Before long, the water will rise, the docks will go back in, and the familiar sound of boats cruising through the channel will return. Spring is almost here, and boating season in the Lakes Region is right around the corner!

If you love photos, local stories, and updates from around our beautiful Lakes Region, we’d love to have you join us.

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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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