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2 MORE New Advertisers in the Lakes Region Area Guide!

Ed Mercer

May 5, 2026

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

May 5, 2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day is a chance to slow down and appreciate the love that shapes our lives in quiet, powerful ways.

It’s in the encouragement, the patience, and the steady presence that holds everything together—often without asking for anything in return.

Today, we celebrate all the moms, grandmothers, wives, daughters, and those who’ve stepped into that role with love.

Take a moment to say thank you… it means more than you know.

💐 Happy Mother’s Day! Ed and Sue

We’re excited to have Sun Sports+ as a new advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide!

Ready for some fun on the water?

We’re excited to welcome Sun Sports+ in Naples as a new advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide! Located right across from Long Lake, they’ve got everything you need for an amazing day outside—wakeboards, paddle boards, tubes, water skis, apparel, accessories, and more. Whether you're gearing up for adventure or just looking to relax in style, they’ve got you covered.

894 Roosevelt Trail, Naples

sunsportsmaine.com

(207) 693-3867

Thank you to Sun Sports+ for supporting local businesses and helping keep our communities strong! Check out their ad: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/

Interested in getting your business featured? Reach out to Sue at lakesregionmarketing.com

We’re excited to welcome Vacationland Campground as a new advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide!

Dreaming about a relaxing lakeside "Home Away From Home" in the heart of Maine?

Vacationland Campground in Harrison offers beautiful waterfront and wooded sites on Crystal Lake—perfect for slow mornings, campfires at night, and days filled with swimming, boating, and soaking in everything the Lakes Region has to offer. It’s the kind of place where memories are made year after year.

They’re a seasonal campground and are already fully booked for 2026… but you can get ahead of the game by joining their waiting list for 2027!

They’re also a new advertiser in our Lakes Region Area Guide! Many thanks to them for supporting local businesses and helping keep our communities strong!

Check out their ad in the Lakes Region Area Guide: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/

If your business would like to be featured, just reach out to Sue at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

Advertiser Spotlight – Tetreault Construction

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!

Now available at The Naples Barn - GOLF CARTS!

Check them out today!

UPGRADE YOUR LAKE LIFE WITH A GOLF CART

Convenient. Fun. Built for the way you live here.
👉 Stop in and take one for a spin at The Naples Barn 679 Roosevelt Trail Naples, Maine!

An Event For All That Showcases The Women That Cultivate Our Community!

Join the Town of Naples, Maine, in showcasing the ones who make our community great! Hosted by seven women owners & operators, and amplifying over 50 local artists, makers, and professionals! From Hamilton House to Causeway Commons and all the retail in between- We are throwing an event for ALL, packing the lots and plots with not-your-average vendors, activities & demos! Installations, Displays & DIY! Scrumptious Bites, Yummy Bevies & Indulgent Provisions! The Town of Naples, Maine invites you to MOTHER·EVE on May 9th, 2026 from 2-7pm with a post-event at Freedom Cafe immediately following! Come for the connections, the confections, and community! An event celebrating our year-round, retail, library, and Historic Inns! Live music from the Union Stage and engaging interactions will keep you locked in for an extended celebration at MOTHER·EVE.! (The Day before Mother's Day!).

Bring a picnic blanket, bring a chair, grab your wagons and bags! Set up at the Union Stage and linger for the day up and down the Causeway in May!

Causeway Fun Arcade and Mini golf is open! 30 Percent off at Summer Solstie and CC's Shirt shop is open!

PARKING: Kent's Landing, Village Green, Naples Causeway, Cornerstone church lot. Please do not park in Captain Jack's lot as they are open for business. Please do not park in coned spaces. From Casco/Windham side: To avoid bridge single lane traffic, take a right on Tenni Hill, a left on Rt 11, and back to 302.

DO NOT MISS the after party at Freedom Cafe!

https://www.facebook.com/share/18JA5sd5Jx/

Watch for The Lakes Region Area Guide in Naples

New signs will be placed in approved spaces around Naples on May 9th - during the Mother Eve Celebration. The signs show a QR code that you can scan in on your phone to gain access to the best businesses in the area! Scan it and check it out!

What happens when 54 local businesses come together to support each other?

We turned every single ad in the Lakes Region Area Guide into a fun slideshow set to music —and it’s something you’ll want to see.

This is just one of the ways we go above and beyond… constantly creating new ways to promote the amazing small businesses that are backing our communities, supporting each other, and helping the Lakes Region thrive.

Take a minute and watch the video
You’ll discover:
• Businesses you should be supporting
• Who’s stepping up and getting seen
• And who’s truly on the path to success

We’re incredibly grateful for every one of our advertisers—this is what community looks like

Click on the link to see who’s shining!

https://player.mediadelivery.net/play/616188/9dabba7f-fccd-4aef-94e6-e11a07261e7a

Want to join? Contact Sue @ Lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com

Music at Captain Jack's at Naples Marina

MAY MUSIC
FRIDAY MAY 1ST 7-10PM– EL TORINO
SATURDAY MAY 2ND 7-10PM– DE EXPERIENCE
SUNDAY MAY 3RD 4-7PM– TYLER DHONE
THURDAY MAY 7TH 6-9PM – TOM CLUKEY
FRIDAY MAY 8TH 7-10PM – SMITH COLLABORATION
SATURDAY MAY 9TH 7-10PM – SONG PIRATES
SUNDAY MAY 10TH 3-7PM – BARRY YOUNG
THURSDAY MAY 14TH 6-9PM – PETE FINKLE
FRIDAY MAY 15TH 7-10PM – POP ROCKS
SATURDAY MAY 16TH 7-10 – ERNIE ANDERSON
SUNDAY MAY 17TH 4-7PM – ERNIE ANDERSO

Celebrate Sebago Days!

Please join us on Saturday, May 2nd 5-8:30pm!
Sebago Town Hall/Potter Gym 406 Bridgton Rd.

•Bring a dish to share - we plan to have a huge potluck spread! Some of Sebago’s oldest traditions were potluck based.
•Live band ~ a Sebago resident! https://www.facebook.com/share/1JeGqbPqkz/?mibextid=wwXIfr
•Dinner, dancing, community fun! Dinner will kick off at 5, band starts at 6pm.
•All funds raised will help Sebago Days celebrate extra for Sebago’s Bicentennial this year!

FREE MOVIES!

FREE MOVIES are held at WEB’s Common, located just beyond concessions, no reservations needed. However, we encourage folks to come early as seating is first come first serve. Check their website or Facebook page to see what's playing each week!

magiclanternmovies.com

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 Reach out anytime: lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com and we’ll take care of the rest.

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

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Dog Days of Bridgton August 15, 2026

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - A day for dogs and dog lovers with proceeds to benefit Harvest Hills Animal Shelter! Hosted by Tasteful Things, the fun takes place from 10am - 2pm at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Bridgton. Mark your calendar!

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

The temps are looking better!

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 - Sail Away Coffee!

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 Stow Bakery! They offer rich, smooth blends and creative seasonal drinks along with their delicious breakfast sandwiches! If you want something different , try some avocado toast with or without a fried egg on top and seasoning on sour dough! A perfect day for them is talking over a free coffee with the many veterans who visit their cart. With friendly service, a laid-back vibe, and a dedication to quality and creativity, Sail Away Coffee has quickly become one of Bridgton’s favorite morning spots. at lakesregionmarketing.com—we’d love to help promote you!

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

New Featured Home for Sale in Denmark, Maine

$649.000

6 acre lot
1866 Sq. Ft.
3bd 2ba

99 West Main St. Denmark, ME

Contact: Carol Chaffee

207-240-1641

carolcmaine@gmail.com

Heart to Home & Community LLC • 3rd Annual Kickoff to Summer Hoop Jam

New this what the Harrison/Waterford PTO will be hosting a Pie Baking Contest at the

Hoop Jam!!

Check out their event link!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1XT5YR2sMH/

Harrison/Waterford

Bringing Old Memories Back to Life…

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.

🌷 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:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/

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

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Mercer Photography - DRONE!

Beautiful Drone photography in Denmark, Maine! Be sure to show all the best sides of your listing/property by having Ed Mercer get you some great done shots!

www.mercerphtography.com

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Inspirational Thought -

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“The path to success is to take massive, determined action.”
👉 Not perfect action—just decisive action.

Tony Robbins

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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