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

June 16, 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!

Beautiful sunset on Long Lake in Naples☀️

It’s all about timing. Being in the right place at the right time. What a blessing to see this and 1 minute later it was gone! I love where we liveIf you're looking for stunning aerial photos or video, be sure to contact Ed Mercer at MercerPhotography@gmail.com. FAA-certified and serving Maine and New Hampshire. 🚁✨

Featured Business of the week - Shelley Brackett Kennagh - CMG Home Loans 

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.

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Music at Captain Jack's at Naples Marina

JUNE MUSIC
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

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

🚀 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!

🎶 Become a Sponsor of the Causeway Marina Music Series! 🎶

Join Causeway Marina and L/A Music Productions on Sunday, September 6, 2026, for a day of live music, great energy, and thousands of visitors enjoying the Naples Causeway. Sponsorships start at just $300 and provide valuable exposure for your business before, during, and after the event, including promotion on a huge 16' x 8' video screen, social media exposure, and visibility to attendees who will be dining, shopping, staying, and enjoying attractions throughout the Lakes Region.

Not only will you gain affordable advertising, but you'll also be supporting a community event that helps drive traffic and awareness to local businesses.

For sponsorship information, contact lamusicproductions@yahoo.com. We'd love to have your business be part of this exciting community celebration! 🎵☀️🌊

Town of Bridgton

Town of Naples

7 Day Weather Forecast for Naples, Maine

Pretty good seasonal temps 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!

New Featured Home for Sale in Stow, 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

Sebago Days July 17-19 2026

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 16, 2026