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Check out the beautiful photograph of Shorey Park by Ed Mercer!

Check out the beautiful photograph of Shorey Park by Ed Mercer!
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Ed Mercer

Mar 25, 2026

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

March 25, 2026

🌲 New Area Guide Advertiser Spotlight: Tetreault Construction LLC Naples, Maine

🌲 Please help us welcome another great local business to the Lakes Region Area Guide — 

Have you noticed? So many new businesses are joining our Lakes Region Area Guide… don’t miss out!
I’d love to give a warm welcome to Tetreault Construction LLC of Naples, our newest advertiser. Craig is a trusted general contractor serving Maine and Massachusetts, specializing in new builds, renovations, and kitchen & bath remodeling. His recent work—including a beautiful log home and lakehouse—really shows the quality he brings to every project.
This is what it’s all about… local businesses supporting each other and growing together.  These businesses understand that the exposure from the guide, along with the support we provide through Lakes Region Marketing, is all about promoting and strengthening our local community.
Find his ad in the guide! https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/ Click on his AD and view his FB page! (Tetreault Construction LLC) I'm sure you’re thinking about getting YOUR business in front of more local eyes too! Contact me at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com
— I’d love to help you get started!

 

Advertiser Spotlight!

Welcome to Thomas M. Peluso to the Lakes Region Area Guide Newsletter!
Tom offers a wide range of services working with real estate professionals and homeowners throughout the Lakes Region and can be reached at 207-595-0185.  Tom offers flexible scheduling helping realtors get their listing on the market quickly!

Be sure to support the businesses that support our community.

👉 Subscribe FREE to the Lakes Region Area Guide newsletter to discover more local businesses, events, and everything happening around our beautiful Lakes Region.  CLICK ON HIS AD TO SEE MORE!

 https://lakesregionareaguide.com/signup

Advertiser Spotlight – Tetreault Construction

A very happy welcome to 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!

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.

Community Archery Club

Community Archery In partnership with PMOPC Archery Club.
Sharpen your aim this spring! Join our 5-week archery program starting April 18th. Open to all ages (8+) and skill levels—whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your shot.

Fryeburg Academy Awards

Last night, Fryeburg Academy proudly celebrated the induction of its newest members into the National Honor Society at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. The evening honored not only academic achievement but also the character and commitment of these outstanding students.
Inductees were recognized for embodying the four pillars of the National Honor Society: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character—qualities that reflect both excellence in the classroom and meaningful impact on the community.
Congratulations to our 2026 NHS Inductees at Fryeburg Academy!
SENIORS
Alim Atimov*, Sally Baptista, Lily Bryan, Burke Callen*, Brady Chappell, Ella Dean, Elise Dunn, Delaney Dutton, Holyn Han, Annabelle Hamden*, Bennett Harper, Rhett Harper, Aspen Hazlewood, Abigail Lain, Jeehoo Lee, Anton Liesnoi, Rylan McBride, William McDonnell, Andrew Meier, Arthur Osborne, Sharis Santos*, Doruk Seyar*, Logan Smith; Ayten Soylemez*; Haley Spofford*;Pavlo Tsybran, and Lilia Vishnyakov
JUNIORS
Mia Abarca, Tomona Arai*, Avery Bariteau*, Emma Bariteau*, Matthew Bariteau*, Kailey Clynes, Oona Davidson*, Isabelle Desomiers*, Serena Di Nucci, Winter Dyer-Myrback*, Lexie Gagnon, Abram Grace, Jackeline Guzman-Gonzalez*, Thomas Hubbell*, Kassidy Jordan*, Yunqing (Wynn) Liu*; Evageline Lounsbury*; Brailey Sands; Charles Scott*; Olivia Stacy;Georgiy Tseluk*; and Mona Wilson
SOPHOMORES
Sophia Carone*, Ella Casinelli*, Lillian Coriaty*, Miles Davidson*, Oliver Dean*, Bella Faretta*, Bryleigh Gerry*, Presli Knapp*, Lucas Leger*, Solana Manning*, Avery Turner, and Addison Valente
(*denotes new inductees)
Photo courtesy of Mike Dana

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 - The Naples Barn is FOR SALE!  Interested??

  I🚀 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 

🚀 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

7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine

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.

YOU can be our next Business Advertised!

ChatGPT said:

Business of the Week: Kezar Realty – Lovell, Maine

We’re excited to feature Kezar Realty this week — a trusted real estate team serving Lovell and the surrounding Lakes Region. Known for their local knowledge and personalized service, they truly understand what makes this area such a special place to call home.

Having Kezar Realty in the Lakes Region Area Guide is exactly what this is all about — local businesses coming together to support one another and help our communities thrive.

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.

👉 Click to join and explore more!

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

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

$540,000
  • 2.3 acre lot
  • 1056 sq. ft.
  • 4bd  1ba

169 So. Bridgton Road Bridgton, ME

Contact: Carol Chaffee

(207) 207-831-9499
mailto:carolcmaine@gmail.com

 Bringing Old Memories Back to Life… 

✨I recently restored this beautiful old family photo—and the transformation says it all.

What was once faded, worn, and hard to see… is now clear, vibrant, and full of life again. âť¤ď¸Ź
These aren’t just photos… they’re moments, memories, and stories that deserve to be preserved for generations.

If you have old photographs tucked away in a drawer—
faded, scratched, or damaged—I’d love to help bring them back for you.

✔️ Color restoration
✔️ Repair of tears, spots, and fading
✔️ Sharpening and bringing out detail
✔️ Delivered digitally (and ready for printing if you’d like)

đź“© Just message me or email me at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

and I’ll take a look at your photo.

Let’s bring your memories back to life. 

🌷 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:

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/


Please help us raise the funds we need to build a blessing shed! We raised just over $1000 so far and plan to give that to the Vocational Center soon so they can get some materials to get started! Thank you all who have donated so far!
❤️
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

Register at www.townofnaples.org/recreation for Naples Baseball & Softball

 
Register by April 3rd

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

Bridgton Rec - Teen Camp

Teen Camp = your summer, upgraded.

If you’re entering grades 6–9, this is where you want to be. Friends, trips, games, being outside—and no chance of a boring summer.

We run Tuesday–Thursday, 8am–4pm for 8 weeks, starting June 23.
6th graders can jump in on Mondays and Fridays too (optional, additional fee) if three days just isn’t enough.
Need early drop-off or late pick-up? Extended care is available.

Want even more? Teen Campers can also mix in our Specialty Camps (Grades 3–8):

Theater Camp (Two-Week Program) | Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm

Sports Camps
All Sports: June 29 – July 3
Basketball & Soccer: July 6 – July 10

Not a teen? We’ve got that covered too—Elementary Day Camp runs Monday–Friday, June 22–August 21.

Spots go fast—don’t wait.
https://app.amilia.com/.../en/bridgton/shop/programs/113356

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!

Looking to earn some extra MONEY!

Are you someone or do you know someone who would like to make some money during April Vacation? Come work lakeside at Migis Lodge for the week!
Scan the QR code below or follow this link to sign up:

Harrison Earth Day Cleanup!

Mercer Photography

 

You can feel it… spring is finally arriving in the Lakes Region 🌿

This peaceful scene at Shorey Park, captured by Ed Mercer, is a perfect reminder that warmer days, fresh air, and a new season are just beginning.

👉 FREE Subscribe to our Lakes Region Newsletter and stay connected with what’s happening around the lakes, local businesses, and the community we all love.

 

“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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“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”

Tony Robbins

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

Spend time with people you enjoy

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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