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8934+ page views in the past 30 days! Isn't that awesome???

Ed Mercer

Apr 7, 2026

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

April 7, 2026

8934 Views in 30 Days… and Climbing! 🔥

The Lakes Region Area Guide is getting noticed—and the numbers are proving it.

In just the past month, we’ve had 7,103 page views, with locals and visitors actively exploring the Guide to find businesses, services, and places to visit throughout our community.

That’s not just traffic…
That’s real people looking for local businesses like yours.

Momentum is building. Visibility is growing. And the Guide is doing exactly what it was created to do—bring attention to the businesses that make our Lakes Region so special.

To everyone already in the Guide—thank you for being part of something that’s truly working.

And if you’re not in yet… this is your moment.

Get in front of thousands of potential customers as we head into the busy season.

Reach out to Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com and we’ll get you live.

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Pay it Forward in Our Lakes Region

One of the things that makes our community so special is how we look out for one another.

As you know, some businesses are thriving… while others may be quietly navigating a tougher season. And sometimes, a small gesture can make a meaningful difference.

If you’re in a position where your business is doing well, here’s a simple idea to consider…

What if you “paid it forward” by sponsoring a local small business and covering the cost of their placement in the Lakes Region Area Guide?

For $300, that business would receive a full year of visibility—shared regularly through the Guide, our newsletter, and across our local Facebook groups. It’s a chance to help them get seen, supported, and maybe even gain the momentum they need.

No pressure at all—just an idea rooted in community.

If it feels like something you’d enjoy being part of, feel free to reach out to Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com and we’ll take care of the rest.

Because when one local business is lifted up… we all rise together.

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!

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!

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Attention Current Advertisers in our Lakes Region Area Guide!

Spring is upon us, and if you'd like to update your ad with a different "theme" ie: Spring/Summer - please let me know, I can certainly make some minor adjustments for you!

Custom Cookies by gigi from Bridgton, has updated her AG ad! Excited for the spring and summer seasons with new designs! Check it out!

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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.

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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 - 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

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

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

Hope you don't habe any outdoor plans this week!

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: A&D Home Restoration

When it comes to taking care of your home, having someone you can trust makes all the difference—and that’s exactly what you’ll find with A&D Home Restoration.

Known for their reliable workmanship and attention to detail, A&D Home Restoration helps homeowners bring new life to their spaces, whether it’s repairs, improvements, or full restoration projects. They take pride in doing things the right way, showing up when they say they will, and making sure every job is completed with care.

But what really stands out is their commitment to our local community. By being part of the Lakes Region Area Guide, they’re not just growing their own business—they’re helping support and strengthen the entire local economy.

That’s what this guide is all about—local businesses supporting each other.

If you’re a business owner, this is a great opportunity to join A&D Home Restoration and be part of something bigger—getting your name in front of the community while helping keep our local businesses thriving.

Interested in joining them? Reach out to Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com and let’s get you in front of the community.

*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

$549,000

6 acre lot
1660 Sq. Ft.
3bd 2ba

69 Warren Rd. Denmark, ME

Contact: Jessica Frost

(207) 207-595-7200
jessicafrost@chalmers-realty.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.
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

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:

✔ 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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Second Free Little Pantry

It is with GREAT pleasure that Caitlin and I announce with collaboration with The Tucker House - that we’ve opened a second pantry location!

Located at 405 Main Street! This secondary location is hosted by the wonderful Vineyard Church!

We’ve been learning quite a few of our patrons ( some with mobility issues ) were walking all the way from lower Main Street to our elm street location. This secondary location gives folks a chance to utilize our 24/7 pantry closer to home.

Big thank you to The Tucker House for providing a second cabinet, securing a location and organizing volunteers to help maintain things!

Feel free to reach out to me (Tucker's House Bridgton, Maine works too) we are happy to grab donations or be a drop off location too) We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our

Community with these ladies!!

Bridgton's Little Blessing Shed

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!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/bridgtons-little-blessing-shed

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.
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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!

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sponsorship opportunities.”

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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:

[Migis Rake Week 2026](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zGUz9pgkuS)

Harrison Earth Day Cleanup!

This Event Benefits the RSU 14 Backpack Program

The Second Annual Duel to Fight Hunger is going to be bigger than last year! With entertainment by Keys to the City To Go Dueling Pianos show, Erik's Church will be looking to host this event to benefit the RSU 14 Backpack Program, a program designed to help provide food security to youths in Windham and Raymond. This semi-formal event will be a fun and fulfilling evening for all those in attendance.
Attendees will enjoy a fun evening of entertainment and community support!
We will be hosting a mid-show fundraiser for our partners at the RSU 14 backpack program, so those who are willing to go above and beyond in their support are welcomed to do so! Every ticket sold will help benefit the needs of our towns.
Get dressed up, in night-on-the-town attire, and get your tickets before we sell out! 21+ for this evening.

Mercer Photography

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

All of the beautiful flowers - especially these sunflowers in Fryeburg will be in full bloom! Even my Daffodils and Crocuses are popping up!

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

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Inspirational Thought -

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“If you can dream it, you can achieve it.”

Zig Ziglar

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

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