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

June 2, 2026

🚨 Coming Soon: The Mount Washington Valley Area Guide!

We're excited to announce that we're currently building our new Mount Washington Valley Area Guide. Modeled after our successful Lakes Region Area Guide, this online flipbook will highlight local businesses, restaurants, attractions, lodging, shopping, services, and things to do throughout the Valley.

Preview the new guide:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/kxfg/

View our current Lakes Region Area Guide:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/bvpni/ruup/

Interested in advertising? We'd be happy to create a complimentary sample ad for your business. Just send us a message!

We’re excited to have Muddy Moose Restaurant & Pub as a new advertiser in the Lakes Region Area Guide!  They are also our FIRST ADVERTISER in our new Mount Washington Valley Area Guide!  Woohoo!

Advertiser Spotlight – Sebago 

Find Local Contractors Around the Lakes Region

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!

To find Dan Lajoie at The Barn - click HERE

6 Passenger Club Car

2008 Club Car Villager 6 passenger Gas... free delivery within 60 miles small fee after this car has been serviced with oil change and filter. gas filter and air filter.... very low Hours. 498 hours....

Contact Dan Lajoi - at The Naples Barn 679 Roosevelt Trail Naples, Maine!

Watch for The Lakes Region Area Guide in Naples 

New signs have been placed in approved spaces around Naples. 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!

Signs of summer are starting to appear all across the Lakes Region! ☀️

After a long Maine winter, locals are stepping back outside, patios are filling up, boats are returning to the water, and visitors are beginning to arrive to enjoy everything our beautiful communities have to offer.

From shopping local boutiques and enjoying great restaurants to staying at campgrounds, inns, and lakeside rentals… the energy of summer is slowly coming back to life.

Here’s to another wonderful season supporting local businesses and making memories in the Lakes Region of Maine!

Music at Captain Jack's at Naples Marina

JUNE MUSIC
THURDAY JUNE 4TH 6-9PM – PRESTON & CURRY
FRIDAY JUNE 5TH 7-10PM– FUZE
SATURDAY JUNE 6TH 7-10PM– ANTHEM ROAD
SUNDAY JUNE 7TH 5-8 PM- TWO FOR JACKSON
THURDAY JUNE 11TH 6-9PM – ANDREW PELLITIER
FRIDAY JUNE 12TH 8-11PM – NORTHERN GROOVE
SATURDAY JUNE 13TH 8-11 PM – AUTUMN ADDICTS
SUNDAY JUNE 14TH 5-8 PM – DAN MERRILL
THURSDAY JUNE 18TH 6-9PM – JAY LARKIN
FRIDAY JUNE 19TH 8-11 PM – TRIBUS NOBILUS
SATURDAY JUNE 20TH 2-5PM – STEVEN MOORE
SATURDAY JUNE 20TH 8-11 – SHELLY COOMBS
SUNDAY JUNE 21ST 5-8 PM – ERNIE ANDERSON
THURSDAY JUNE 25TH 6-9PM – TOBY MCALLISTER
FRIDAY JUNE 26TH 8-11PM – SON PIRATES
SATURDAY JUNE 27TH 2-5PM – AFTER DARK DUO
SATRUDAY JUNE 27TH 8-11PM – SUGAH KITTY
SUNDAY JUNE 28TH 6-9 PM – DAN MERRILL

Pay it Forward in Our Lakes Region

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

Some local businesses are thriving, while others may be going through a slower season. Sometimes, a small gesture can make a big difference.

If your business is doing well, consider “paying it forward” by sponsoring a local business in the Lakes Region Area Guide.

For $300, they’ll receive a full year of visibility through the Guide, our newsletter, and local Facebook groups—helping them get seen and supported within the community.

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

If you’d like to help another local business, reach out to Sue anytime at lakesregionmarketing@gmail.com.

Because when we support local businesses, we all grow stronger together.

FREE susbscribe to our weekly Newsletter!  Bringing you all that's happening in our Lakes Region!

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Serving the Maine Lakes Region community with dignity-driven programs - self-choice groceries & clothes, hot & delivered meals, counseling & resource referrals.
Our Veterans & Seniors are a priority.
Serving Naples, Bridgton, Sebago, Harrison & Casco

Your Realtor of the Year is Pam Sessions from Kezar Realty!

Congratulations to Pam Sessions of Kezar Realty on being named the 2026 Realtor® of the Year by the Western Maine Council!

Pam has spent nearly two decades serving the Western Maine region with integrity, professionalism, and a true passion for helping buyers and sellers navigate their real estate journeys. Beyond real estate, she is deeply involved in supporting local organizations, community events, and volunteer efforts throughout the area.

Thank you, Pam, for all you do for our communities — and congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

🚀 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

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

Town of Naples

7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine

CRAZY looking week ahead!

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 - Krainin Real Estate

New Featured Home for Sale in Naples, Maine

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

🌷 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

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!

Mercer Photography - DRONE!

“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 - 

💙 

Sometimes the most meaningful progress happens quietly.

A kind word…
A walk outside…
Finishing one small task…
Helping someone in your community…

These moments may seem ordinary, but over time they build a beautiful life.

You don’t have to do everything today. Just keep moving forward one step at a time — and trust that those small steps are leading somewhere worthwhile.

Local Food Pantries

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.

Donations Here
https://tinyurl.com/HFBGift
PO Box 112, Harrison, Maine 04040
Mission: To combat food insecurity in Western Maine

Denmark Community Cupboard

Lovell Area Food Pantry

2081 Main St. Lovell, Maine.         (207) 542-7239

Health Tip of The Day

Prioritize hydration—start your morning with a full glass of water.
After hours of sleep, your body is naturally dehydrated. Drinking water first thing helps kickstart your metabolism, improve focus, and support digestion.

If you want to level it up, add a slice of lemon for a bit of vitamin C and flavor. Small habit, big long-term impact.

Coming in July!

June 2, 2026