Imagine Us in Any Season... Visit Us in All of Them!

2013 The Greater Bridgton lakes region Area Guide

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2013 Area Guide www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide Welcome About the Chamber Dear Residents and Visitors, The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce takes a leadership role in Our legacy of hospitality dates back to the late 1800s when people traveled by Nar- promoting the Lakes Region and local busi- All Aboard!! row Gauge Railroad and the Cumberland and Oxford Canal to the Greater Bridgton nesses through the many services it offers our Lakes Region. It was here where they and their friends enjoyed clean lakes, refreshing members and the community. We reach hun- swims and excellent fishing. dreds of people each day via our Information Center, Web site and marketing materials. The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce proudly serves the towns Our membership works together to improve of Bridgton, Brownfield, Casco, Denmark, Fryeburg, Harrison, Lovell, Naples, Ray- not only businesses, but the quality of life for mond, Sebago, Stow, Sweden and Waterford. In these towns you’ll find the bucolic all residents and visitors. charm that drew those early visitors to northern New England, mixed with modern When members invest in the Greater Bridg- conveniences and amenities. ton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, Today, the region is still a year-round vacation destination offering travelers a they discover that they get the most value selection of bed and breakfasts, inns, cottages, cabins and camps, motels, resorts from their membership by getting involved. There are a variety of ways to connect your and campgrounds. Whether you are a resident, vacationer or just passing through, business with customers, including the everything you need is right here. From the pristine lakes and scenic vistas to one-of- popular monthly After Hours gatherings, the a-kind museums, historical sites, theatrical performances, art galleries, unique dining Winter Carnival/Mushers’ Bowl, a Wine and and shopping opportunities, the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region has something for Dine Dinner, Lakes Region Open Golf Tour- everyone. nament, Maine Lakes Brew Fest, an Annual Awards Dinner and the Annual Auction. The natural beauty of the area enhances all the fun-filled activities that are available, including hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, golfing, hunting, snowmobiling and Opportunities exist for you to share your skiing. message through sponsorship of Chamber events, weekly Chamber Updates, the Cham- What made this area popular over a century ago still holds true. Visitors often ber Member Spotlight, the Chamber Web site comment about how welcome they feel and how much they appreciate the relaxing and this Area Guide. Each year the Chamber lifestyle. We sincerely hope you’ll enjoy your stay. If we can be of any assistance, please honors volunteers, recognizes best business let us know. practices and connects businesses with one another. Sincerely, If you are considering starting a business, Jim Mains Ken Murphy relocating your business or desire business- Executive Director President to-business networking, we are here to lead On Long Lake in Naples you in the right direction. We want to work Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce with you to ensure our region’s continued Board of Directors prosperity. And if you need help finding an A privately built replica of the famed Mississippi River paddle wheelers. Offering electrician, plumber, lawyer, laundromat, car President—Ken Murphy, Bridgton Community Center dealer, campground, motel, bed & breakfast, daily in season cruises on beautiful Long Lake. Open Mother’s Day through Hallow- First Vice President—Madelyn Litz, MSAD #61 & 72 Adult Ed. restaurant or any other service our members een. Private charters are also available for weddings, corporate outings, anniversary Second Vice President—Michelle Hapgood, Campfire Grille can provide, we’re here to assist you. and birthday parties, class reunions, proms, project graduations, fundraisers, etc. Secretary—Chuck Hamaty, Maine Street Graphics Full bar, food court, gift shop, and restrooms on board. Handicap accessible. For a Treasurer—David Barker, Ameriprise Financial Past President—Holly Dvorak, TD Bank complete cruise schedule, pricing and other information, please visit our Web site. Teri Blaschke, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice This is the official publication of the www.songoriverqueen.net Karen Harding, Pleasant View, Too Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber Bob Holden, Market Basket of Commerce 101 Portland Road, P.O. 207-693-6861 Bob Thibodeau, Hancock Lumber Box 236 Bridgton, Maine 04009 Kent Uicker, Songo River Queen II Serving the towns of Bridgton, Brownfield, 207-647-3472 • Fax: 207-647-8372 Casco, Denmark, Fryeburg, Harrison, www.mainelakeschamber.com Joshua Rounds, Student Director Lovell, Naples, Raymond, Sebago, Stow, Sweden, Waterford e-mail: [email protected]

www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide what’s inside

Welcome to the Lakes Region...... 4 Helpful Facts...... 8 All Aboard the Songo River Queen...... 10 Fun in Our Natural State...... 14 Seasonal Pursuits...... 16 Make Yourself At Home...... 18 Lodging...... 20 Home Services...... 24 Experience the Waters...... 26 The Outdoors...... 32 Health Care...... 34 Professional Services...... 34 Calendar of Events...... 36 Stone Mountain Arts Center...... 39 PYO Orchards...... 42 Specialty Shops...... 42 Shop ‘Til You Drop...... 44 Culinary Delights...... 48 Restaurants & Food Shops...... 50 Entertainment/Cultural...... 52 Churches...... 52 Weddings...... 54 Real Estate...... 54 Our Historic Roots...... 56 The Art Scene...... 58 You Can Get Here from There...... 59 Our Towns...... 61 Houses of Worship...... 64 Area Maps...... 65 Index/Member Directory...... 71 Publisher & Advertising Sales Jonathan Whitney/JW Publishing

Editor & Writer Leigh Macmillen Hayes

Design & Production Laurie LaMountain

Photographers Ethan McNerney www.emcnerney.com

Other photograph credits: Greenwood Manor Inn, Colonial Mast, David Griffin, Hilltop Handspun, Firefly Boutique, Sportshaus, Rufus Porter Musuem, Harvest Gold Gallery © 2013 JW Publishing The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Area Guide is published annually. Circulation 25,000. All rights reserved. Contents of this magazine may not be reproduced in any manner without written consent from the publisher.

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Area Maps by Mody Botros of About Time Graphics, 8 Depot Street, —continued on page 8 Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009

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Churches Bridgton Health & Resi- Libraries 207.693.6841, www.naples. field, Denmark, Fryeburg, Bridgton Community Center, Denmark Municipal Build- Raymond Town Office, 401 dential Care Center, 186 lib.me.us Lovell, Stoneham, Stow & 207.647.4112, chickadeequil- ing, 62 East Main Street, Webbs Mills Road, Raymond Beautiful church steeples Portland Road, Bridgton, Pursue educational, recre- Sweden, 124 Portland Street, [email protected] Denmark 04022 04071 dot the landscape 207.647.8821 ational and cultural interests North Bridgton Public Fryeburg, 207.935.2600, www.denmarkmaine. www.raymondmaine. Library, 113 Waterford www.msad72.k12.me.us Good Neighbors, Inc. 119 org, 207.452.2163, fax: org, 207.655.4742, fax: Bridgton Alliance Church, Bridgton Hospital, 10 Hos- Bolsters Mills Village Library, Road, North Bridgton, Sandy Creek Road, Bridgton, 207.452.2333 207.655.3024 368 Harrison Road, Bridgton, pital Drive, Bridgton, www. 6 Big Hill Road, Bolsters 207.647.8563, www.nbridg- MSAD 61 & 72 Regional 207.647.8244, www.good- 207.647.2027, www.bridg- bridgtonhospital.org Mills, 207.583.6421, www. ton.lib.me.us Adult & Community Educa- neighborsinc.com Fryeburg Town Office, 16 Sebago Town Office, 406 tonalliancechurch.org raymondmaine.org/commu- tion, 1437 Poland Spring Lovewell Pond Road, Frye- Bridgton Road, Sebago 04029 Connecting Companions, 49 Raymond Village Library, 3 Lakeside Garden Club, burg 04037 www.townofsebago. nity-resources/raymond-vil- Road, Casco, 207.627.4291, 207.743.7234 First Congregational Church, Willis Park Road, Bridgton, lage-library Meadow Road, Raymond, www.crookedriver.mai- www.fryeburgmaine. org, 207.787.2457, fax: 33 South High Street, Bridg- 207.647.2149, www.connect- 207.655.4283, www.ray- neadulted.org Rotary Club of Bridgton- org, 207.935.2805, fax: 207.787.2760 ton, 207.647.3936, www. ingcompanions.com Bridgton Public Library, 1 mondmaine.org/community- 207.935.6008 Lakes Region, meets at Stow Town Office, 710 Stow bridgtonucc.org Church Street, Bridgton, resources/raymond-village- RSU 14, Windham Ray- Bridgton Alliance Church, Harrison Town Office, 20 Road, Stow 04037 Cornish Family Chiroprac- 207.647.2472, www.bridg- library mond School District serving Grace Christian Church, 11 Route 117, Bridgton, www. Front Street, Harrison 04040 www.stowmaine.org, tic, 202 Maple Street, Suite ton.lib.me.us Raymond, 228 Windham lakeregionrotary.com Pinhook Road, Bridgton, A, Cornish, 207.625.8100, Spaulding Memorial Library, www.harrisonmaine. 207.697.2007, fax: Center Road, Windham, org, 207.583.2241, fax: 207.697.2136 207.647.2796, www.grace- www.cornishfamilychiro.com Brownfield Public Library, 282 Sebago Road, Sebago, 207.892.1800, www.wind- Tai Chi Maine, meets christian-church-me.com 216 Main Street, Brownfield, 207.787.2321, www.spauld- at Bridgton Town Hall, 207.583.6240 Heritage Integrative Health- ham.k12.me.us Sweden Town Office, 147 207.935.3003 ing.lib.me.us 207.452.2239, www.taichiin- Lovell Town Office, 1069 Bridgton Road, Sweden Pleasant Mountain Presby- care, 154 Main Street, Bridg- The Preschool Room, 637 maine.com terian Church, 30 North ton, 207.647.8811, www. Casco Public Library, 5 Waterford Library, 663 Main Street, Center Lovell 04040 Main Street, Fryeburg, 04016 www.eskerridge.com/sweden. High Street, Bridgton, heritageihc.com Leach Hill Road, Casco, Waterford Road, Waterford, The Summer Camp, Inc, 603.380.3086 www.lovellmaine.us, htm, 207.647.3944, fax: 207.647.9009, www.pmopc. 207.627.4541, www.casco.lib. 207.583.2050, www.water- 8 Church Street, Bridgton, 207.925.6272, 207.925.1710 207.647.3944 org Home Health Visiting me.us ford.lib.me.us Non-Profits 800.979.9896, www.thesum- Nurses, 207.284.4566, www. mercamp.org Naples Town Office, 15 Waterford Town Office, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial homehealth.org Education We believe in helping others Village Green Lane, Naples 366 Valley Road, Waterford 225 South High Street, Bridg- Library, 227 Main Street, Town Contact JC Mobility Solutions, 23- and have a giving spirit 04055 04088 ton, 207.647.2334 Lovell, 207.925.3177, www. Quality education and a www.townofnaples. www.waterfordme. B Roosevelt Trail, Casco, hobbslibrary.org long history of excellence at American Red Cross Blood Information St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 207.655.2000, www.jcmobil- org, 207.693.6364, fax: org, 207.583.4403, fax: all levels Services, 524 Forest Avenue, Each community offers 42 Sweden Road, Bridgton, ity.com Denmark Public Library, 121 207.693.3667 207.583.6433 Portland, 207.775.2367, something unique 207.647.8549, www.stpeters- East Main Street, Denmark, Bridgton Academy, 11 Acad- www.redcrossblood.org Mountain View Dentistry, bridgton.org 207.452.2200, www.den- emy Lane, North Bridgton, Bridgton Municipal Build- Weather 42 Highland Road, Bridgton, mark.lib.me.us 207.647.3322, www.bridg- Bridgton Community Center, ing, 3 Chase Street, Bridgton 207.647.3628 Average temps/precip for Nov 2011-Oct 2012, Health Care tonacademy.org 15 Depot Street, Bridgton, 04009 Fryeburg Public Library, 207.647.3116 compiled by Al Glover Premier Physical Therapy, www.bridgtonmaine. Check ups, health issues and 515 Main Street, Fryeburg, MSAD 17, Oxford Hills 316 Portland Road, Suite Bridgton Lions Club, PO Box org, 207.647.8786, fax: Month High Low @7am Precip Snow your well-being matter 207.935.2731, www.frye- School District serving Harri- 203, Bridgton, 207.647.2727, 103, Bridgton, www.e-club- 207.647.8789 burgmaine.org/town-depart- son & Waterford, 1570 Main Androscoggin Home Care www.premierpt.biz house.org/sites/bridgton Jan 30.3 11.4 11.9 3.40” 16.5” ments/library Street, Suite 11, Oxford, Brownfield Town Office, Feb 35.8 12.7 18.8 1.37” 9.5” & Hospice, 800.482.7412, Tri-County Mental 207.743.8972, www.sad17. Bridgton Recreation Ad- 82 Main Street, Brownfield Mar 49.3 24.5 30.6 2.18” 13.5” www.ahch.org Harrison Village Library, 04010 Health Services, 32 North k12.me.us vancement Group, 465 Apr 58.7 31.6 36.2 3.45” -- 4 Front Street, Harrison, www.brownfield.maine. Bridgton Dental Health Care, High Street, Bridgton, Portland Road, Bridgton, May 66.3 46.4 49.5 6.89” -- 207.583.2970, www.harrison. MSAD 61, Lake Region gov, 207.935.2007, fax: 171-B Portland Road, Bridg- 888.304.4673, www.tcmhs. 207.653.7676, www.today- Jun 71.3 52.4 56.0 8.86” -- lib.me.us School District serving Bridg- 207.935.7702 ton, 207.647.4125, www. org sbrag.com Jul 80.2 58.3 61.5 1.95” -- ton, Casco, Naples & Sebago, bdhc.me Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Casco Town Office, 635 Aug 78.6 58.4 60.8 6.25” -- Women in Balance, 82 900 Portland Road, Bridgton, Casco Fire Association, Sep 67.0 46.5 51.0 3.19” -- Library, 2079 Main Street, 207.627.4181, www.casco- Meadow Road, Casco 04015 Bridgton Eye Care, 59 Main Street, Bridgton, 888.269.5539, www.lakere- Oct 58.8 40.5 45.5 5.22” -- North Lovell, 207.928.2301 days.com www.cascomaine.org, Main Street, Bridgton, 207.803.2292, www.wom- gionschools.org 207.627.4515, fax: Nov 51.1 28.6 33.6 2.74” 11.3” 207.647.5030, www.bridg- eninbalancemaine.com Naples Public Library, 940 Dec 38.4 20.0 25.6 3.35” 4.5” MSAD 72, serving Brown- Chickadee Quilters, meet at 207.627.4180 toneyecare.com Roosevelt Trail, Naples, www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide All Aboard!

From the Naples Causeway, cruise the beautiful waters of Long Lake The twin-decked, 93-foot Songo River Queen II has been and enjoy the inspiring lakeside scenery and panoramic mountain one of the Greater Bridgton views. Experience the exhilaration of the outdoors, the abundant water- Lakes Region’s most popular fowl and the natural beauty that is the Lakes Region—all while relaxing and unique attractions since the first boat was launched aboard the Songo River Queen II, a replica of the riverboats that trav- in 1971. Unfortunately, she eled down the mighty Mississippi River. burned at the dock in 1981, —continued on page 12 10 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 11 The Songo River Queen II but the second boat was built only means of propulsion is the offers cool summer breezes and sightseeing tours to special post-season cruises are offered date large groups of people for that winter and set sail on twin paddle wheels in the stern. unobstructed sightseeing. The events and are offered from on weekends only, with one weddings, corporate outings, Memorial Day, 1982. enclosed lower level, heated in Mother’s Day to Halloween. trip per day. No reservations are anniversary parties, reunions, As the Queen cruises along, the fall, is surrounded by win- Special events include a ‘50s necessary for a public cruise. bus tours, functions, birthday The Queen is reminiscent of your captain will provide dows offering stunning views of cruise, ‘70s cruise, holiday parties and any other reason. the romance and adventure of you with historical facts and Tour lengths vary from one Long Lake. cruises and Octoberfest Dinner the grand riverboats from the point out local features. The hour to one and a half or two When you visit Naples, plan cruise. In addition, this year 1880s. True to tradition, her Queen’s covered upper deck Cruises range from narrated hours. “The longer you’re out, to slow down and spend an may feature reggae, murder the more scenery you’ll see,” hour or two viewing Long Lake mystery and trivia nights. And says Captain/Owner Kent from a different perspective. always popular is the Blues Uicker. Let Captain Kent and his crew Festival on Father’s Day week- do the driving for you. Come end. The Queen serves as the The Queen is handicap acces- see the sights and learn about biggest venue all three days of sible. A food court, cocktail bar, the Lakes Region. Or jazz up this event. gift shop and bathrooms are lo- your next occasion and host a cated on the lower deck, which In-season cruises occur 4-5 private party aboard the Songo also features a dance floor. With times daily from Father’s Day River Queen II. FMI: www. seating capacity for 350, the through Labor Day. Pre- and songoriverqueen.net Queen can easily accommo-

12 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 13 Fun In Our Natural State

Hike, swim, bike, fish and Tackle and Hayes True Highlands Country Club fea- Value Hardware & Just Ask tures a beautiful champion- and gallivant in the Rental in Bridgton. ship golf course with stunning Greater Bridgton Lakes views of Mount Washington. Region. Here you’ll find You’ll find boat rentals at Point Sebago Resort’s cham- Moose Landing Marina, pionship course is situated plenty of room to in- Richardson’s Boatyard, Sebago dulge your outdoor rec- on 500 acres of forested land Sailing, Sun Sports + and beside Sebago Lake. Located reation habits. Explore Sportshaus. Or let Captain along the shore of Brandy parks, streams, bogs and Kent do the driving and enjoy Pond is the Naples Golf and other natural areas by a scenic cruise aboard the Country Club. Looking to Songo River Queen II. motorboat, kayak, hik- improve your swing? Try the ing trail or cycling path. Birders should venture to the full-swing simulator at Saco Valley Sports Center. And Float down a river or ski Brownfield Bog, an undis- turbed wetland that provides don’t miss the fun at the down a mountain slope. habitat for waterfowl, raptors Maine-themed Steamboat Fish on 82 lakes, or tee and songbirds. Of course, a Landing Miniature Golf. off with mountain and variety of birds can also be Hunting has a long heritage lake views. The choices spotted any time you step and includes pheasants, deer are as diverse as the wild- outdoors. and turkey. Opportunities for life and scenic vistas. Public lands include Sebago hunters abound, beginning Lake State Park, the White with Youth Hunting Day the Sail, motorboat or jet ski on Mountain National Forest, Saturday preceding open hunt- many of our lakes and ponds. Pleasant Mountain, Pondi- ing season. Hunting licenses Swim, waterski, wakeboard, cherry Park, Mayberry Hill are available at town offices. canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Preserve, Heald and Bradley However you choose to move In the winter there are designat- Pond Reserve, Holt Pond ed snowmobile trails, ice fish- through the water, you’ll Reserve, Hacker’s Hill and discover there are advantages ing, cross-country skiing, down- Jugtown Plains. This is just a hill skiing and snowshoeing. to living in or visiting a place sampling and all offer a wide called the Lakes Region. The Don’t miss special events in- variety of walking/hiking cluding Winter Carnival/Mush- Saco River also offers a fun trails for all levels. opportunity for a leisurely ers’ Bowl, Sebago Ice Fishing float as you follow its mean- A different kind of green Derby, Naples Winter Carnival dering course. space can be found at the and poker rallies sponsored by 18-hole golf courses. Bridgton —continued on page 23 The waters are unsurpassed for fishing, whether you are an- gling for largemouth bass and landlocked salmon or crappie and white pickerel. Check the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Web site for up-to-date information about rules and regulations. Fishing tackle and gear is available at Unc’l Lunker’s Bait 14 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 15 Seasonal Pursuits in Nature’s Playground

Spring Summer Fall Winter hike or bike our trails run in a local road race pick your own apples shop at our unique stores spend a night at an historic cruise Long Lake on the taste test at the Waterford snuggle by the fire at a B&B inn Songo River Queen II Chili Fest relax with a soothing massage play golf at one of the area rent a pontoon boat with shoot fall foliage photos courses friends ski cross-country or downhill drive across a covered bridge trails celebrate Maine Maple ohh and ahh over July 4th Sunday fireworks hike Pleasant Mountain enjoy a guided snowshoe trek help salamanders cross the view wooden boat classics on hunt for your favorite game enter an ice fishing tourney road on Big Night the Naples Causeway animal take a sled dog ride at the bird watch at Brownfield Bog buy unique art at Art in the sample beer and wine at the Winter Carnival/Mushers’ Park Maine Lakes Brew Fest Bowl enter an Ice Out contest take a house tour spend a day at the 162nd an- snowmobile on the miles and enjoy a live theatre production nual Fryeburg Fair miles of trails hunt for antique treasures listen to the tunes at the treat yourself to Ladies’ Day participate in the Naples Maine Blues Festival choose your favorite at the Out Winter Carnival Chickadee Quilters’ Quilt Show purchase fiber at the Den- watch the Festival of Lights dance at the Bluegrass Music mark Sheepfest purchase fresh meat and pro- Festival duce at farmers’ markets sing along at a tree lighting think about summer at the ceremony wine and dine your valentine Home, Garden & Flower cast your fishing line in our Show pristine waters make lots of purchases at the show your prowess at the Early Bird Sales Four Square World Champi- remember our veterans at cool off on skates at Bridgton onship Memorial Day ceremonies Ice Arena 16 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 17 Make Yourself At Home

After you’ve enjoyed an exciting day shopping, dining, playing Motels and exploring the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region, it’s time to Family-owned motels are situated on or near the lakes. Their unwind and relax. The area has more than forty lodging op- guest rooms all offer comfort and modern amenities. Most tions. Some are well-suited for families, while others are ideal for have high-speed Internet access and individual climate control. a romantic weekend, girlfriend getaway, wedding party or solo Grady’s West Shore Motel and Punkin Valley Motel are located discovery trip. Choose from elegant full-service resorts, charming in Bridgton. You’ll find Alyssa’s Motel on Thomas Pond in bed-and-breakfasts and inns, cheery and immaculate motels, de- Casco. In nearby Cornish is The Midway Country Lodging. lightful cottages and seasonal campgrounds. All are conveniently located near our lakes, ponds, mountains, villages and towns. Cottages/Camps/Cabins/Condos From comfy to luxurious, you’ll find a place to stay that will per- Located along the shoreline of the lakes or nestled into the fectly complement your visit. Stay for a night, a week or a month. forest are numerous cottages, camps, cabins and condominiums. Get close to nature and be comfortable at any of these Resorts accommodations. Bridgton features A Landmark Cottage & Those looking for a premiere lodging experience need look Home Rentals, All Moosed Home, Brookline Cottages, Fitton no further than the resorts located on our lakes. These ideal Cottages, Loft House, Meade’s Cottages, Merryfield Cove waterfront retreats allow full enjoyment of the lakes and beauty Cottages, Westwood Cottages and a Winter Sports Condo. of the surrounding natural landscape. On Highland Lake in In Harrison, choose from Crystal Cottage, Happiness Is and Bridgton, check out A Landmark on the Lake Motel & Resort, Hillside Cabins on Long Lake. Point Sebago Resort in Casco Highland Lake Resort and Tarry-a-While Resort. Point Sebago offers cottage rentals. In Naples, you may stay at Country Road Resort is located on Sebago Lake in Casco. Cottages. Sebago Lake Cottages are located in Sebago. Campgrounds RV and tent campers will find their favorite camping destinations here, where they can tell stories around the campfire and enjoy a variety of activities. Lakeside Pines Campground is on Long Lake in Bridgton, while Colonial Mast Campground and Four Seasons Camping Area are at the other end of the lake in Naples. In Casco, Point Sebago Resort on Sebago Lake accom- modates RVs. Vacationland Campground is located on Crystal Lake in Harrison.

B&Bs/Inns B&Bs and Inns offer guests a memorable experience, sumptuous setting, gourmet breakfasts and many exceptional extras. Some are decorated with antiques; others with local memorabilia or custom-made furniture. In Bridgton, choose from A Landmark Inn, Bridgton House B&B, Pleasant View, Too B&B, Noble House Inn and Pleasant Mountain Inn. In Casco, you may stay at the Pleasant Lake House. Fryeburg is home to the The Old Saco Inn and The Oxford House Inn. The Green- wood Manor Inn is located in Harrison. Naples features the Augustus Bove House, Fern Hill Farm B&B, Inn at Long Lake, Lamb’s Mill Inn and Romah Motor Inn. In Raymond you’ll find the Northern Pines B&B, while Waterford is home to the Need help finding a rental? Check with Maine Lakeside Get- Bear Mountain Inn and The Waterford Inne. aways or Krainin Real Estate Vacation Rentals. 18 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 19 lodging Motels/Resorts and views of the lake and mountains. offering luxurious guest rooms and Four stylishly appointed queen or king Brookline Cottages Stay in either our 1897 B & B Main House suites with Jacuzzis. Hosting fabulous rooms with private baths, TV/DVD, A/C & Highland Lake Resort - Enjoy the or one of our five weekly housekeeping weddings & elopements and offering WiFi. Full breakfast included. Dedicated atmosphere of a lakeside country inn cottages. Enjoy tennis, bikes and boats affordable Ski & Stay Packages. None on-site Culinary Institute of America with the modern conveniences and for FREE! An 18-hole public golf course can resist our Wicked-Good Breakfasts graduate chef/owners make The Ox- activities of a resort and conference is located across the street. A fantastic or Bottomless Cookie Jar, but ultimately ford House Inn your home away from it’s the hospitality that brings folks home…with a gourmet chef! Close to On the shores of Beautiful Highland Lake center. Less than a mile from downtown place for family gatherings. True “Maine” Bridgton, the resort boasts 400’ of front- back time and time again! Contact: hiking, skiing, canoeing, tax-free outlet Family Owned and Operated since 1939 hospitality. The magic of Tarry-A-While age on peaceful Highland Lake. We offer 888-237-4880, 207-647-3733 or www. shopping, Stone Mountain Art Center, For reservations call 207-647-2515 awaits you! Open June to Labor Day. 17 a sandy swimming beach, free boats, Tarry-A-While Rd., Bridgton, ME 04009. NobleHouseInn.com. Storyland and Mt. Washington. Located Please see our listing for a detailed description canoes and kayak, a tennis court, indoor Contact: 207-647-2522, 800-451-9076, in peaceful Fryeburg village. Rates from www.gallinarisbrooklinecottages.com The Old Saco Inn - Your experience with $119-$179. 548 Main Street (Route game room and health spa with fitness [email protected] or www. us begins the moment you turn down 302), Fryeburg, ME 04037. Contact: center, hot tub, sauna and massage tarryawhileresort.com. our long gravel driveway, which winds therapist. All rooms have lake views, 800-261-7206 or www.OxfordHouse- through our tall forest and ultimately Inn.com. private baths, cable TV, phones, internet Inns and B&Bs reveals the Inn nestled peacefully be- access and WiFi, radios, coffeemakers tween the banks of the Old Saco River The Pleasant View, Too B&B - El- and A/C. Kitchenettes available plus Greenwood Manor Inn - An intimate and our 65-acre woodlands. The Lodge egant, yet cozy, the Pleasant View, Too deluxe suite with fireplace and Jacuzzi. country Bed and Breakfast featuring and Carriage House each offer you a is conveniently located in West Bridg- On the snowmobile trail and minutes seven beautifully decorated guest rooms variety of tasteful ground or first-floor ton, near Moose Pond and Shawnee to ski slopes and an 18-hole public and two elegantly appointed suites, all room and suite options. In the morning, Peak. Small, very quiet and smoke-free, with private baths. Relax in the comfort- golf course. 115 North High St. (Route after a sumptuous breakfast on the porch our three rooms offer the best in modern ably decorated social room warmed by 302) Bridgton, Maine 04009. Contact: or next to the immense grand fireplace, convenience. We customize your stay cozy fireplace. Antique furnishings add your on-site activity choices include to feel as close to your own home as 207-647-5301, 800-797-5301 or www. to the romantic ambiance of the sitting HighlandLakeResort.com. walking or snowshoeing the several trails possible. Breakfasts served family room and dining area. Guests are treated through our forest, paddling a canoe or style. Just 4 minutes to Shawnee Peak; Point Sebago Resort - On Sebago to a sumptuous, full country breakfast kayak down the Old Saco, hopping on a 30 minutes to North Conway; one hour Lake. 775-acre family destination resort served on a covered deck, weather mountain bike, or simply relaxing in an to Portland. Reservations accepted in with nearly one mile of sandy beach. permitting. An expansive lawn, beauti- Adirondack on the lawn and enjoying the advance. Contact: 207-647-9578 or Summer vacations with free children’s ful formal gardens, and 100 acres of spectacular views of the White Mountain [email protected]. woodlands surround this 1870 country programs and family activities including National Forest. You have door-to-trail estate. Located on a quiet country road nightly entertainment. Sports Center connectivity to the ITS-80 snowmobile just a short walk to the shore of Long Cottages/Homes with tennis, volleyball, shuffleboard, trail system in winter, and are just min- Lake and the quaint village of Harrison, utes away from excellent hiking, moun- Brookline Cottages - Nestled in a pine basketball, horseshoes, and more. minutes from Bridgton Academy, the Lakeview Restaurant, miniature golf. tain climbing and downhill skiing. While grove with beautiful views of Highland Inn is convenient to all of the Lakes close to several restaurants, in-house din- Lake and the White Mountains. Located Variety of lodging options including RV Region’s activities. Open year round. Sites, Park Homes and Vacation Home ing is available on request, and our cozy just one-half mile from shopping center, Wedding packages available. Contact: pub is licensed for your relaxation. Open restaurants, churches, antique shops rentals. Marina with boat slips and 207-583-4445 or www.greenwood- boat rentals. Nationally-recognized for all seasons, the Old Saco Inn offers and an excellent golf course. Cottages manorinn.com. you a truly memorable Maine experience. 18-hole championship golf course. range from 2-3 bedrooms and each has We’re located on Route 5, seven miles Golf getaway packages. Vacation Home Noble House Inn - #1 on Trip Advisor, a screened-in porch, living room with Colonial Mast Campground north of Fryeburg, ME. Contact: Read ownership options. Point Sebago has Best of 2011 by Travelin’ Maine, and Yan- fireplace, picnic tables & grills, complete our Tripadvisor.com reviews, then reserve family camping provided quality family vacations for kee Magazine Editors’ Choice. Bridgton’s kitchens and aluminum row boat. We open all year on beautiful Premier Bed & Breakfast located above online with us at www.oldsacoinn.com or offer a children’s playground including with indoor over 40 years. See specials at our Web 207-925-3737. heated pool Long Lake site. Contact: 888-266-9842 or www. scenic Highland Lake. Down quiet gym set & slide, horseshoes, badminton, Highland Road off Bridgton’s hip Main and Jacuzzi in Naples pointsebago.com. The Oxford House Inn - Full service shuffleboard, table tennis and a beauti- (open to the 1 Colonial Mast Rd Street, guests take in fresh breezes off public-visit our Inn with elegant restaurant & lively ful sandy beach with gradual slope to Web site for pool Naples ME Tarry-A-While Resort - Described as a Highland Lake, rock away afternoons on make swimming safe for young and schedule and 207-693-6652 pub, open to the public, serves creative pricing. www.colonialmast.com “timeless treasure.” Situated on twenty- wicker-clad porches, experience starry cuisine prepared with local ingredients old. Call Deb Dutton for reservations. five hillside acres on scenic Highland nights and roaring fireplaces. The Inn Contact: 207-647-2515 or www.gal- Make your vacation extra special: in season. Spectacular White Mountain Lake, offering a spectacular beach front is a spectacular setting for your relax- views yet convenient in-town location. linarisbrooklinecottages.com. now offering scenic seaplane rides! ing getaway or intimate celebration, 20 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 21 lodging Fun In Our Natural State Country Road Cottages - Located on Meade Housekeeping Cottages, Brandy Pond in Naples. The Heart of the LLC - Located on Highland Road, Bridg- Lakes Region. Three 2-bedroom house- ton. 5/8 mile off highway, separate keeping cottages furnished, equipped, wooded lots with private boat docks, heated, plus WiFi. Each cottage unique quiet area. 1 & 2 bedrooms for small with outside picnic table. Beautiful families, furnished except linens and unobstructed view of lake, spacious towels. Nice views and sunsets. Hear grounds, sunny, sandy beach. Private the loons. Golf course one mile away. boat dock, swim float, 2-seat kayak, Sorry, no smoking and no pets in cot- canoe & row boat for your enjoyment tages. Season: June 20 thru Columbus shared by cottages. Nearby golf course, Day weekend. Lower rates before June one mile to Causeway water activities, 20 and after Labor Day. Write: 57 Meade restaurants, shops, & scenic mountain Lane, Bridgton, ME 04009. Contact: views. Sorry No Pets. Open Spring-Fall, 207-647-2262, 207-647-2873 or Fishing or peaceful getaway. Summer [email protected]. weekly: Saturday to Saturday. Contact: 207-693-3338 or Cell 207-653-6336. Merryfield Cove Cottages - The Perfect Place to Unwind. Four charm- Hillside Cabins on Long Lake - ing lakefront housekeeping cottages Located on the eastern shore of Long in quiet cove on east shore of Highland Lake in Harrison. 5 Housekeeping Lake. Beautiful mountain view. Excel- —continued from page 19 Cottages within walking distance to lent swimming with easy entry, clean Village. 1,2 & 3 bedrooms with WiFi, water, sandy bottom. Large sunny lawn, local snowmobile clubs. Bring related to schussing down the a guided snowshoe hike, check Experience our area in its natu- electric heat, town water, kitchen, picnic tables, grills, swings, badminton, your own or rent a snowmobile trails on Pleasant Mountain, with Loon Echo Land Trust, ral state. Grab your fishing pole, bath, outside deck w/table and chairs. horseshoes, dock, swim floats. Kayaks, from Northeast Snowmobile while Five Fields Farm X-C Ski Lakes Environmental Asso- bring your bike, water skis, hik- 135’ of stonewalled water frontage pedal boat, canoes, aluminum boat, Rentals. Shawnee Peak Ski Area Center offers groomed trails for ciation and the Greater Lovell ing boots and binoculars. And with two docks, a sandy swim area and included FREE. Kids love this place, and also offers a myriad of activities Nordic skiers of all abilities. For Land Trust. don’t forget your camera. swim dock. Outside fireplace, grills and parents relax – a real family vacation. picnic tables. Weekly rentals start on Cottages very clean, comfy, well- Sunday, nightly rentals also available. equipped: 2-3 bedrooms, queen size Rates start at $550/wk. Open Memorial beds, kitchen, bathroom with shower, Day through Columbus Day. Sorry No Pets, No Credit Cards. Linda Klein, PO wood stove, screened porch. Open June Box 933, Harrison, ME 04040. Contact: to early Sept. Cottages $805 per week. 207-583-4545, [email protected] Sorry, no pets, no credit cards. Jean & or www.hillsidecabins.us. Bill Preis, 170 Highland Rd., Bridgton, ME 04009. Contact: 207-647-2847 or Krainin Rentals - The largest rental www.merryfieldcove.com. service in the Sebago Region offers both Vacation and Residential Rentals Sebago Lake Lodge and Cottages from Windham to Waterford! Choose - Spectacular lakeside setting. Eleven from casual camps to full-scale homes efficiencies in main lodge and guest and compounds, at a variety of prices. house with kitchenettes, screened For owners considering renting, we are porches, most with private baths and happy to provide a no cost, no obliga- lake views. Continental breakfast tion estimate of your property’s rental available in summer season. One and potential at any time. Call 207.655.5189 two bedroom cottages with living (800.332.1806) or e-mail rentals@ room, equipped kitchens, bathrooms, krainin.com. Over-Winter and Long- screened porches and pet friendly. Term residential rentals are served from Swimming, fishing, canoes, kayaks, our Naples office. Prospective landlords WiFi, cable, outdoor fireplace, picnic and tenants should contact Residen- tables and charcoal grills. Shopping, tial Rental Agent Susan Russian at restaurants, entertainment, golf and 207.693.7808. Please visit www.krainin. laundry nearby. On-site dockage if com to see all our rental listings! you choose to bring your own boat. 22 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 23 home services Call for more information or to make A Plus Plumbing and Heating with five different radii as well as spiral repair windows and screens, cut glass, a reservation. SEBAGO LAKE LODGE & and Bridgton Bottled Gas - Offers roofs. Anything is Possible with our fix kerosene heaters and cut keys. Our COTTAGES. Contact: 207-892-2698 or a local retail facility for do-it-yourself company! Fully insured, Certified-DEP Just Ask Rental has a complete line of www.sebagolakelodge.com. homeowners as well as nine licensed Erosion Control. Contact: 207-647-3732 rental inventory including party goods, Westwood Cottages - Ten waterfront plumbing, heating and propane pro- or www.douglassconstruction-me.com. landscaping equipment (skidsteer, cottages on Woods Pond. Secluded, fessionals for in-home service, repair excavator, and backhoe), construction, and installation. We carry a variety of Great Northern Docks - Specializing plumbing & automotive tools, floor private dead-end road, 3 beaches, large in quality custom boat docks designed lawn plus lovely pine grove surrounded brand name fixtures and appliances cleaners and more to help with any and offer full-service winterizing and for the harsh conditions of the New improvement project. We’ve expanded by 60 acres of pristine land. Well- England Waterfront. We have a com- appointed 2 & 3 bedrooms, electric camp openings as well as propane to better serve all your hardware, paint plete line of turn-key boat docks and kitchens, bath w/showers, automatic supply with the best service depart- and power equipment needs. Come in heat, screened porch or open deck. ment around. We’ve been in Bridgton hardware for the do-it-yourself market. and check out the new space! Open Your own aluminum rowboat, dock and for more than 30 years—we are the We also stock standard pre-built wood daily 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 8 - 3. Rte. picnic table. 10 minutes to golf, tennis, local professionals! Our office is open or aluminum dock sections for the 302, Bridgton. Like us on Facebook. hospital, churches. 45 minutes to N. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekend warrior who wants it all ready Contact: 207-647-3342. First Impressions Conway, one hour to L.L. Bean. Friendly, and Saturdays through the summer to install as a weekend project. At Great quiet, family oriented - no pets. State months 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 209 Portland Northern Docks’ showroom and on our Main Eco Homes - We design, con- Cleaning, Inc. licensed. Open June to mid-October. Road, Bridgton. Contact: 207-647-2029 Web site, we carry a large variety of struct and provide admirable custom A Maine Corporation Cottages located at 30 Westwood Cot- or [email protected]. dock supplies and accessories. We do homes that support healthier living, are tage Drive, Bridgton. Contact: Jamie sell aluminum boat lifts and plastic more energy efficient, environmentally Residential, Vacation & Seasonal Potter, 23 Quaker Camp Road, Sebago, Brill Lumber Co., Inc. - Located on drive-on boat lifts for situations that friendly, and less expensive to operate Moving In or Moving Out Call Us ME 04029 207-787-2331 or www. Rt. 117 North Bridgton Road, one require removing your boat from the and maintain. Main Eco Homes sets an Insured westwoodcottages.net. mile from the traffic light on right. We water. 1114 Roosevelt Tr., Naples, ME example on ways to conserve energy have been servicing homeowners and 04055. Contact: 207-693-3770 or and to make less of an impact on the 207-647-5096 E-Mail: [email protected] Campgrounds contractors in this community since www.greatnortherndocks.com. environment. Whether you are build- 1980 with all their building needs. We ing new, remodeling or adding on, we 9 Moose Pond Drive Bridgton, Maine 04009 Colonial Mast Campground and have everything you need to do your Hancock Lumber - When it comes to have the services available to help you Mast Cove Seaplane Base - on Long project, big or small. Our staff is very the building industry, homeowners and in every aspect of your project. Located Lake in Naples, OPEN YEAR ROUND. contractors from Maine continually put Camp with us on our beautiful wa- knowledgeable and so willing to help in the heart of the Lakes Region, we are you. Please drop in and have a look their trust in Hancock Lumber Company. very experienced in waterfront and terfront and amongst our tall stately Since 1848, Hancock Lumber has earned pines. Make some unforgettable family around. Hours: Monday thru Friday: 7 mountain view construction. Call us a reputation for providing customers memories while enjoying our sandy a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. today for more information on how we beach, spending the day on the lake, FREE DELIVERIES AND FREE ESTIMATES. with the highest quality building ma- can help get your project started. 171 or telling stories around the campfire. Contact: 207-647-3776. terials, good prices and honest advice. Portland Road, Bridgton. Contact: 207- Colonial Mast offers all that you are Hancock employees understand the 647-3883, [email protected] or looking for in a family campground Douglass Construction - We spe- products they sell and are ready to help www.mainecohomes.com. – a friendly staff and well-maintained cialize in renovations and expansions with all of your project needs. From facilities, sandy beach, boat launch/ on lakeside homes and cottages. For windows and doors to kitchens and WAM Alarm Systems - Residential slips/rentals, playground, store and rec- 40+ years our family-owned business flooring, Hancock Lumber can supply and commercial electronic security. The reation hall, planned activities, indoor has been building custom homes and the right products for your needs. Visit Lakes Region’s #1 security company. heated pool (open to the public), full remodeling in the Lakes Region area. our newest location on Route 302 in Over 35 years experience. Protect your- hookup sites, laundry and WiFi. In the Douglass Construction has earned the Bridgton, or visit us on-line at www. self and your property from vandalism. autumn, see the spectacular foliage, reputation for providing outstanding hancocklumber.com. theft, burglary and fire. Low tempera- visit a country fair or a local orchard. customer service with excellent quality ture supervision. Remote heat control During the winter, snowmobile right workmanship. We can build your dream Hayes True Value Hardware & Just via phone. 24 hr. emergency service from your site or ski at nearby Shawnee home–whether a retirement cottage or Ask Rental - We carry complete lines monitoring. Security systems tested Peak. We would like to be part of your a custom up-scale house! Between our of hardware and power tools, Benjamin and inspected. National and Maine vacation plans. Now offering scenic Moore and True Test Paint, plumbing, seaplane rides! P.O. Box 95, Naples, expertise and experience, Nothing is Burglar and Fire Assoc. member. “In The Impossible. A few years ago we had the electrical, automotive, housewares, Area” licensed professionals. Contact: Maine 04055. Contact: 207-693-6652 lawn and garden, lawn mowers, sport- or www.colonialmast.com. challenge of constructing a medieval 207-647-2323 in Bridgton or 207-583- castle overlooking Long Lake–complete ing goods and seasonal items. We also 6235 in Harrison.

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Journey to western Maine this year and discover 82 maximum depth of 50 feet, with a mean depth of 20 feet. lakes and ponds that beckon with untold adventure. Boat Launch: Highland Lake Beach, Bridgton Enjoy a quiet morning paddle, cast a fishing line, Boat Wash Station: wakeboard behind a motor boat—you can do it all Across from Highland Lake Beach here in the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region.

Moose Pond

LAKE REGION AUTO SUPPLY

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Kezar Lake 237 Portland Road 207-647-8737 Though it’s called a pond, Moose Pond is eleven miles long, Bridgton, Maine 04009 one-mile wide at its widest point, covers 1,617 acres and has Nine mile long Kezar Lake lies within the confines of Lovell. three basins. It’s been described as one of three “Cream of the Encompassing 2,510 acres, it has a maximum depth of 155 Crop” ponds in the Lakes Region. feet, with a mean depth of 34 feet. It’s divided into three sections, respectively called Upper, Middle and Lower Bay. Boat Launches: Denmark Road, Denmark and Route 302 Causeway, West Bridgton Boat Launch: Kezar Landing, Upper and Middle Bay, Lovell Boat Wash Station: Behind West Bridgton Fire Station Boat Wash Station: Narrows Boat Launch, Middle Bay, Lovell

Highland Lake Long Lake

Highland Lake provides a unique backdrop for Bridgton. It’s Long Lake is the northern link in the chain of lakes that in- approximately five miles long and stretches from downtown cludes Brandy Pond and Sebago Lake. It is bordered by Naples, to the edge of Sweden. The lake covers 1,334 acres and has a —continued on page 29 26 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 27 Experience the Waters

—continued from page 27 Bridgton and Harrison. At 4,867 acres, Long Lake is 11 miles Saco River long, and has a maximum depth of 59 feet, with a mean depth of 23 feet. Meandering through Fryeburg, Denmark and Brownfield on its way to the Atlantic Ocean, the Saco River offers numerous Boat Launches: Naples Town Beach; Plummer’s Landing and short and long canoe or kayak trips suitable for paddlers of all Salmon Point, Bridgton; Harrison Town Dock ages. With great sandbars, plentiful camping areas and good swimming, the Saco is the region’s longest canoeable river. Sebago Lake Canoe Launches: Walkers Bridge, Swan Falls, Canal Bridge, Sebago Lake is twelve miles long with a width of five miles at Fryeburg, Brownfield Bridge, Brownfield the Great Basin and two miles in Jordan Bay. Its maximum depth is over 300 feet and its mean depth is just over 100 feet. Protecting our lakes and water quality is an important priority The shoreline measures 105 miles and touches the towns of for residents and visitors. The Lakes Environmental Association Naples, Casco, Raymond, Windham, Standish, Sebago, and fosters local stewardship of water resources through education, Frye Island. Covering 45.6 square miles in surface area, Sebago research and water quality testing. To learn more, click on Lake is the second largest lake in Maine and third largest in www.mainelakes.org. Many of our lakes and ponds are further New England. protected by lake associations. Boat launches: Raymond Town Beach and Sebago Town Beach Sebago Lake

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Beaches Bridgton Highland Lake, Salmon Point and Woods Pond Brownfield Burnt Meadow Pond Casco Pleasant Lake (residents only) Denmark Moose Pond Fryeburg Weston’s Beach, Canal Bridge Harrison Crystal Lake(residents only), Saco River Long Lake Lovell Town Landing, Pleasant Point and Kezar Landing (all residents only) Naples Long Lake (residents only) Raymond Tassel Top Park on Sebago Lake (fee), Crescent Beach Sebago Sebago Town Beach (residents only) Sweden Keyes Pond Waterford Keoka Lake (residents only)

30 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 31 the outdoors Environmental Loon Echo Land Trust - Protecting Moose Landing Marina - Your full- Saco Valley Sports Center - Family land in the northern Sebago Lake service marina in the Lakes Region. fun for everyone! 16 lanes of Candlepin Chandler Funeral Homes & Organizations Region. Our mission is to conserve the We offer new and used boat sales, Bowling with bumper lanes for kids; Cremation Service region’s natural resources and character boat rentals, fishing boats for sale or keep score on our computerized system. Greater Lovell Land Trust - Dedicated Dana Chandler, Funeral Director for current and future generations. rent, boat servicing and winterization. Plus three full-swing golf simulators. to the protection of the ecosystems of Loon Echo protects 3,785 acres of land, We sell and service jetskis and are the That’s right, play golf all winter long on 8 Elm Street, Bridgton 207-647-5502 Kezar Lake and adjacent watersheds by with six preserves open to the public. Pontoon and Deckboat Capital. With your choice of 22 of the world’s greatest Business Office & Arrangement Center promoting an appreciation of natural The preserves include the following: our knowledgable crew of boat sales courses. Not into golf or bowling? Try 51 Main Street, South Paris resources and responsible preservation, Bald Pate Mountain, South Bridgton; people, rental professionals and trained our 13 arcade games, 2 billiard tables 207-743-2561 fax 207-743-0497 conservation, stewardship, develop- Pleasant Mountain Preserve, Bridgton service technicians, we are dedicated to or air hockey. Enjoy something from Other locations: Bethel, Bryant Pond, Buckfield, South Paris, ment and public policy. We offer over and Denmark; Mayberry Hill Preserve, keeping you and your family on the wa- our snack bar. We have a full liquor Mechanic Falls 21 miles of hiking trails for rich and Casco; Pondicherry Park, Bridgton; Syl- ter. Come in and see the Lakes Region’s license. Located just 20 minutes from diverse outdoor experiences for all ages. van Woods, Harrison; and Sebago Head- most spectacular marina on the shores Bridgton and N. Conway. Come on www.chandlerfunerals.com Our Environmental Educational pro- waters Preserve, Bridgton. Monthly of beautiful Brandy Pond. Find out why down for your next family outing or gram includes guided walks for nature outings are offered free of charge. Visit those who boat in the Lakes Region company party. On the corner of Rte interpretation, special programs and a us in our new location at 8 Depot St., Ste come to Moose Landing Marina. Route 302 and Pine Street, Fryeburg, Maine. lecture series. Visit our Web site for a 4, Bridgton. Contact: 207.647.4352 or 302 in Naples. Contact: 207-693-6264 Contact: 207-935-3777 or www.saco- CONSTRUCTION full schedule of events, trail maps and www.loonecholandtrust.org. or www.mooselandingmarina.com. valleysportscenter.com. J.D. POTTER recreational offerings or stop by the of- • NEW HOMES Northeast Snowmobile Rentals Shawnee Peak Ski Area - Introducing fice at 208 Main Street, Lovell. Contact: Recreation - We have a full line of Arctic Cat the NEW Summit Triple Express! With • RENOVATIONS 207-925-1056 or www.gllt.org. Bridgton Highlands Country Club snowmobiles waiting for you to enjoy more than 40 trails and glades, two The Lakes Environmental Asso- - Featuring a beautiful 18-hole cham- the great Maine and New Hampshire terrain parks and 19 trails lit for night • KITCHENS ciation - Dedicated to preserving the pionship golf course, Bridgton High- outdoors. Whether you want to go for skiing (the most in New England!), Repairs From the Ground Up natural resources of the Lakes Region. lands is one of the most scenic and an hour or a week, ride through the Shawnee Peak is Your Maine Mountain! Visit our lakes center at 230 Main St. in challenging courses in Maine, offering fields or climb to the top of Black Cap A true destination, Shawnee Peak offers Bridgton for information on our Holt views of Mount Washington and the Mountain, we have the sleds for you. renowned kids’ programs, delectable 207-787-2331 Cell: 831-8464 Snowmobile on trails right from the eateries, slope-side condominiums Pond Nature Area wetland boardwalk, Lakes Region. We also offer tennis on door; we have two locations at 532 and the friendliest service you’ll find workshops, field trips, water testing, newly renovated courts, a full snack bar, pro shop, junior golf program, Main St. Fryeburg, ME, and 299 Main anywhere! Incredible and affordable educational programs and lecture St. Gorham, NH. Rates start at $55, weddings are our specialty in the series. For a schedule of events visit and professional instruction for all levels. Memberships available. Open no experience necessary (full training spring/summer/fall! Booking 2013 our Web site at or give us a call. Like us to the public. Located two miles from available), families welcome, guided dates now! Contact: 207-647-8444 or on Facebook. Contact: 207-647-8580 or downtown Bridgton on Highland tours available. FMI: 532 Main Street, www.shawneepeak.com. www.mainelakes.org. Ridge Road. Call us or visit our Web Fryeburg, ME 04037. Contact: 800-458- 1838, [email protected], or www. Lakeside Garden Club - For more site. Contact:207-647-3491 or www. Sightseeing/Boat northeastsnowmobile.com. than twenty years the Lakeside Garden bridgtonhighlands.com. Cruises Club has met to promote gardening Five Fields Farm X-Country Ski Point Sebago Golf Course - Public education. Members support efforts Center - Cross-country skiing has been Welcome. Golf Digest considers Point Songo River Queen II - Enjoy beauti- to keep civic spaces beautified with part of Five Fields Farm for a decade. Sebago’s 18-hole championship golf ful and scenic cruises on Long Lake. summer gardens and sponsor local en- An elevation of 850 feet puts us on the course the best in the Lakes Region. Daily trips in season. Cruises run from vironmental education. Annual projects right side of the “snow line.” We have 18-Holes with cart only $35 to $64 per Mother’s Day to Halloween. Please include the “Art In Bloom” flower show rental equipment in all sizes, including round (based upon date and tee times). see Web site or call for schedules and and Lobster Roll Sale. Meetings are at snowshoes. Our 27K trail system links Situated on 500-acres of spectacularly pricing. Food court, cocktail lounge the Bridgton Community Center. Annual with the Loon Echo Land Trust on Bald forested land, this par 72 course caters and restrooms on board. Handicap to a wide variety of skill levels. Call or dues are $15. Gardeners of any skill level Pate Mountain. Trails are largely one accessible. 40 minutes from Portland, visit Web site to book tee times. All- are invited to become members. Curious way with bi-directional skiing only ME and N. Conway, NH. Totally weather where absolutely necessary. Guidance inclusive golf vacation and getaway environmentalists are also welcome as protected. Cruises run regardless of and terrain is available to start the packages are available May - October. guests to year-round, monthly meet- weather. SONGO RIVER QUEEN II, 841 ings. Stop by and see our award-win- inexperienced. 720 South Bridgton Extensive practice center and driving range. In the heart of the Lakes Region, Roosevelt Trail/The Causeway/Rt. 302, ning Butterfly Garden when you visit the Road, Rte. 109, Bridgton. Contact: off Route 302. Contact: 1-888-266-9842 Naples, ME. Contact: 207-693-6861 or Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber 207-647-2425 or www.fivefieldsski. or www.pointsebago.com. www.songoriverqueen.net. of Commerce Information Center. com for conditions.

32 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 33 health care professional services Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and MRI. Outpatient clinics include established in 1934. Representing Fryeburg business owner, employee, a (AHCH) - An independent, non-profit oncology/hematology, diabetes, urol- many quality “A” rated companies, we community member or someone with agency providing skilled home care, ogy, cardiology, orthopedics and sports are an independent insurance agency. an interest in the health of our commu- supportive care, hospice care and medicine, neurology, pulmonology and Your protection is our profession. 132 nity, we hope you will share our efforts Lifeline personal response services pain care. Emergency Services are open Main Street, Bridgton. Contact: 207- for stability, growth and the well-being for residents of more than 100 central 24/7. 100+ physicians on-staff. R. David 647-5551, 888-400-9858 or obergagy@ of Fryeburg commerce. The FBA has a strong business-to-business network and western Maine communities. Our Frum, President. Contact: 207-647- roadrunner.com. and community support system. FBA comprehensive services are delivered 6000 or www.bridgtonhospital.org. members are listed and linked on the through our local office in Bridgton. Animal Care Mountain View Dentistry - Are you FBA Web site. Like us on Facebook. Generous community and donor sup- Contact: www.fryeburgbusiness.com. port makes it possible for us to provide looking for a dentist? Dr. Leslie Elston Dogwatch Hidden Fence Systems skilled care to patients and families who and her exceptional team invite you to - Our veterinarian-approved pet contain- Salons lack health insurance. AHCH meets all become a new patient in our quality- ment systems are professionally installed state home care and hospice licensing focused, friendly practice where we and serviced, and come with a lifetime Colourz and Company Hair Salon 1 Depot St. standards and is accredited by the are committed to life-long beautiful warranty. The exclusive Safelink FM - Providing quality services for all and healthy smiles. We are here to digital design assures a safe and happy Bridgton, ME 04009 Joint Commission on Accreditation your hair needs. We offer facial wax- of Healthcare Organization. Call us to meet your preventative, cosmetic environment for both you and your pet. ing services as well. We specialize in 207-647-3799 various color techniques and have four learn more about our services or visit and restorative needs on the relaxing Call us today for a free, no obligation professional stylists to create and help & & our Web site. Contact: 800-482-7412 shores of Highland Lake. Why wait? estimate and find out why our system is Hair Nail Care for Men Women find the look for you. Colourz is conve- or www.AHCH.org. Call Kim today to set up your new rated a “Best Buy” by Consumers Digest. Walk-ins Welcome! patient appointment! 42 Highland Contact: 800-723-DOGS (3647) or www. niently located in downtown Bridgton Bridgton Eye Care - Serving all your Road, Bridgton, ME 04009. Contact: dogwatchsystems.com. with ample, off-street parking. Over ten eye care needs - including eyeglasses, 207-647-3628. years in business. Put our experience to contact lenses, eye exams, eye health Laundry work for you. We gladly accept walk-ins. and treatment. Dr. Christine Newell, Financial Services/ LaNell Shackley, Prop., 240 Main St., Squeaky Clean Laundry - Located at optometrist, has over 25 years experi- Bridgton. Contact: 207.647-9458. Insurance 4 Maple Street in Downtown Bridgton. ence and opened her office in 2004. In addition to being a self-service Elegance Salon - We offer the very With over 450 frames to choose from Evergreen Credit Union - We are one laundromat, we provide a Wash & Fold best in family hair design, personalized and price ranges for all budgets, Bridg- of the largest credit unions in Maine, service, process Camp and Institutional color and nail care. Our stylists will work ton Eye Care can give you a new look. serving all of the Lakes Region and laundry, and we are a drop-off site for with you to give you the look and style Contact lens problems? Dr. Newell has Cumberland County. We offer complete Dry-cleaning, Rugs, and Leathers to you desire. Gift certificates available. the latest contact lenses and solutions banking and lending services for indi- be sent out. We have over 25 washing Call for an appointment Monday thru to help you. We accept Medicare, Blue viduals, families and businesses. Our machines and 40 dryers. No coins are Saturday. Early or late appointments Cross, Aetna, Cigna, and Tri-care health auto and home financing provide a necessary because we operate on the available by request. Walk-ins always plans. Call for an appointment. Closed full selection of flexible terms and convenient Easy Card System. Squeaky welcome. Located between Renys and Tuesdays. 59 Main St., Bridgton (next to low rates. Four convenient branches in Clean Laundry is open 7 days a week the Magic Lantern Theater at 1 Depot and there is always a friendly attendant Craftworks) Contact: 207-647-2030. Naples, Windham, Portland and South Street in downtown Bridgton. Contact: available to assist you. Extended hours 207-647-3799. Portland are supported by free online in the summer. Like us on Facebook. Bridgton Hospital - Located in the and mobile banking. Over 4,600 shared heart of the Lakes Region, Bridgton Contact: 207-647-9372 or squeaky- Running with Scissors Hair Salon - branches and 200+ free ATMs in Maine [email protected]. Located at 109 Main Street in Bridgton, Hospital is a proud member of the make banking with us both easy and Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine. The character of this historic convenient wherever you are. Contact: location adds a warm, comfortable and family of hospitals. Bridgton Hospi- Non-Profit 207-221-5000 or www.egcu.org. inviting environment. Running with tal opened its new state-of-the-art Organizations Scissors is a full-service hair salon that facility in January 2002. The hospital Oberg Insurance Agency - Call us Fryeburg Business Association offers an array of hair coloring tech- features all private patient rooms and to save on insurance today. Complete (FBA) - A non-profit organization es- niques, unique haircuts and dipilation. birthing suites. Inpatient and outpa- line of AUTO, HOME, BOAT, RV, MO- tablished in 2010 to promote a positive This family-friendly establishment has tient surgery. Full-service laboratory. TORCYCLE, SNOWMOBILE, BUSINESS & business environment that contributes been operating in the Bridgton commu- Radiology diagnostics including digital LIFE INSURANCE. Oberg Agency, a four to the community and economic vitality nity for 5 years. Call for an appointment mammography, ultrasound, CT scan, generation, family-owned business, of the Fryeburg area. Whether you are a or stop by. Contact: 207-647-9400.

34 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 35 calendar of events...... 2013 lakes region area calendar of events...... 2013 lakes region area For the most current information: 20 Sheepfest, Denmark Arts Center June 2013 11-15 Larry Carter’s State-Wide Under 25 Chamber After Hours, Pietree & Bicentennial Park 12 Softball Competition, Bridgton Orchard, Sweden The Bridgton News is published weekly TBD Lakes Region Golf Open-Chamber, Recreation Complex on Thursdays 21 Bring the Breeds, Bridgton Veteri- Bridgton Highlands 25-28 Casco Days, Casco www.mainelakeschamber.com nary Hospital 12 Biannual Auction, Gallery 302, 1 Masons’ Golf Tournament, Bridg- 30 Sebago Long Lake Music Festival, click on Calendar icon Bridgton 22 Earth Day Clean-up & Celebration, ton Highlands Deertrees Theatre, Harrison Bridgton Community Center 13 Chickadee Quilters Quilt Show, January 2013 7 Guest Artist Showing, Gallery 302, 30 Mountainview Woodies Antique Stevens Brook Elementary 24 Chamber After Hours, Bridgton 22 Earth Day Hike & Celebration- Bridgton Boat Rides, Camp Sunshine, LELT, Bald Pate Mountain & Bray’s 14 Annual Antique Show & Auction, Casco House of Pizza 11 In the Mood for Concerts, Deer- Brew Pub Lovell Historical Society 25 MELT DOWN DANCE-Winter trees Theatre, Harrison 30 Concerts in the Park, Bradley Park, 25 Chamber After Hours, Bridgton 15 Musicians of Camp Encore Coda, Fryeburg Carnival, Bridgton Town Hall 15 Annual Father Daughter Dance, Historical Society Deertrees Theatre, Harrison 25 Sebago Lake Summit-Milfoil, LEA Brownfield Community Center 31 Mountainview Woodies Antique 16 Sebago Long Lake Music Festival, Boat Cruise, Naples @ St. Joseph’s College, Standish May 2013 15-16 Maine Blues Festival, Naples, ME Deertrees Theatre, Harrison 25 Lovers and Other Strangers, 11 Children’s Hands on Art, Stevens 31 Waterford Breakfast, Wilkins LRHS, Naples Brook Elementary School 16 Concerts in the Park, Bradley Park, House, Waterford 23 Easy Riders Annual Poker Rally, July 2013 Fryeburg 3 State Championship Rowing 26-27 Winter Carnival/Mushers Bowl, 16 Spring Fling Auction-GBLRCC, Bridgton Community Center Regatta, Highland Lake Resort, Various Events & Locations FMI: Bridgton Academy TBD Camp Show at Gallery 302 17 Waterford Breakfast, Wilkins 23 Four Square Championships-LEA, House, Waterford Bridgton www.mainelakesmushersbowl. 18 Annual Plant & Bake Sale, St. 2 Concerts in the Park, Bradley Park, Bridgton Academy 3-4 Back to the Past, Scribner’s Mill, com Peter’s Church, Bridgton Fryeburg 19 Bridgton Summerfest, Stevens 28 Chamber After Hours, Black Horse Brook Elementary Harrison 26 Lions Club Hot Dogs & Beans 23 Chamber After Hours, Deertrees 3 Community Band Concert, Fire- Tavern, Bridgton 6 Sebago Long Lake Music Festival, Supper, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Theatre works, Stevens Brook Elementary 19 Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise, School Songo River Queen II, Naples Deertrees Theatre, Harrison 26 Bluegrass Festival-LEA, Bridgton March 2013 24 Chamber Murder Mystery Dinner, 3 Waterford Breakfast, Wilkins 9 Annual Lobster Roll Sale, Lakeside Town Hall 1 Maine Milfoil Summit, LEA Office, Songo River Queen II, Naples 19-20 Sebago Days, Sebago House, Waterford Garden Club 26 Lovers and Other Strangers, Bridgton 26 Stoneham Rescue Breakfast, 19-21 Waterford World’s Fair, Water- 4 Four on the Fourth Road Race, 9 Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise, LRHS, Naples 1-2 Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, Waterford ford Bridgton Songo River Queen II, Naples 26 Brownfield Winter Carnival, Ski Race, LELT 27 Memorial Day Parade & Service, 20-24 Boys’ State 11’s-Softball, Bridgton 4 4th of July Parade, Main Street, 10 Annual Garage Sale, Bridgton Brownfield 3 11th Annual Hear Me Now, Shaw- Fryeburg, Sebago, Harrison & Recreation Complex Bridgton & Naples Community Center nee Peak Naples 20 Lovell Old Home Days, Lovell February 2013 18 In the Mood for Concerts, Deer- 4 4th of July Fireworks, Causeway, 10 Brownfield Days, Brownfield 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fryeburg trees Theatre, Harrison 20 Gallery 302-Art in the Park , 1 Mountain Dew Vertical Chal- Naples & Point Sebago, Casco 10 Annual Blueberry Pancake Break- 24 Maine Maple Sunday Shorey Park, Bridgton lenge, Shawnee Peak 21 Solstice Hike-LELT, Bald Pate fast, St. Peter’s Church, Bridgton, 6 Used Book Sale, Bridgton Public 21 Community Pet Event, Bridgton 28 Chamber After Hours, Old Saco Mountain August 2013 ME 7 Wine and Dine-Chamber Event, Library Veterinary Hospital Inn, Fryeburg 2-3 “Art in Bloom”-Lakeside Garden Campfire Grille 24 Lovell Historical Society Annual 6-7 Girls 6th & 7th Grade Softball, 11 Historic House Tour, Lovell Dinner, TBA 23 Sebago Long Lake Music Festival, Club, Gallery 302, Bridgton 15-17 Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, April 2013 Bridgton Recreation Complex Deertrees Theatre, Harrison 11 Brownfield Days, Brownfield 2-3 Mountainview Woodies Antique State of Maine 4 Big Night Training, LEA, Bridg- 25 In the Mood for Summer Concert, 7 “Opening Night,” Deertrees The- 23 Southern Maine Women’s Sr. Golf, and Classic Boat Show, Causeway, 17 Maine Great Adventure Chal- 17 Snowfest-LELT, Five Fields Farm, ton Deertrees Theatre, Harrison atre, Harrison Bridgton Highlands Naples lenge, Moose Pond & Shawnee Bridgton 18 Spring Family Scavenger Hunt- 27 Chamber After Hours, BRAG 9 Concerts in the Park , Peak, Bridgton 23 Concerts in the Park, Bradley Park, 2 8th Annual Tour de Lovell, Lovell 21 Night Walk-LELT, Bridgton High- LEA, Pondicherry Park, Bridgton 29 Bridgton Lions Golf Tournament, Bradley Park, Fryeburg Fryeburg 22 Chamber After Hours, GBLRCC 3 Used Book Sale, Bridgton Public lands 19 Easter Egg Hunt & Dessert Auc- Bridgton Highlands 11-13 Harrison Old Home Days, Har- Office, Bridgton Library, Bridgton tion, Brownfield Community 29 Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise, rison Center Songo River Queen II, Naples

36 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 37 calendar of events...... 2013 lakes region area Stone Mountain Arts Center—An Intimate Music Venue September 2013 October 2013 Wednesdays 1 Stoneham Rescue Breakfast, TBD Bridgton Hospital “Bras Across Farmers’ Market-Lovell, starts in Waterford Bridgton” Breast Cancer Aware- May, 9 AM-1 PM 7 Harrison Lion & Village Tie ness Campaign FMI contact Pa- Senior Fitness-Jumpin’ Janes, Up Golf Tournament, Bridgton mela Smith (207)647-6055 Bridgton Town Hall, 9-10 AM Highlands 1-6 Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg Fair- Community Band Concerts, Ga- 8 Maine Apple Sunday, Pietree grounds zebo at Stevens Brook Elementary Orchard, Sweden & Bridgton 12 Mountainview Woodies Fall Foli- School, Bridgton, July & August, Community Center age Cruise, Naples 7 PM 11 Bridgton Hospital Benefit Golf 13 Great Western Maine Chili Cook- Thursdays Tournament, Bridgton High- Off, Waterford Aerobics for All Ages, Bridgton lands 13 Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Town Hall, 8-9 AM 21 Loon Echo Hike ‘n Bike Trek, Race & Children’s Fun Run, Wa- Farmers’ Market, Naples, starts Shawnee Peak, Bridgton terford in May 21 Harvest Supper, Narramissic, 24 Chamber After Hours, Chalmers, December 2013 Farmers’ Market, Casco, starts in Bridgton Bridgton late June 1 Christmas Tree Lighting, Stow 26 Chamber After Hours, Norway 31 Community Halloween Party, Advanced Tai Chi, Bridgton Town 7 11th Annual Festival of Lights, Photo by David Griffin Savings Bank, Bridgton Town Hall, Bridgton Hall, 3:30-5 PM Bridgton Community Center 28 Maine Lakes Brewfest, Point 31 Halloween Dinner, Brownfield Table Tennis, Bridgton Town Hall, Since 2006 people in the Seating for 200 includes caba- Stroganoff, Harvest Stew, the first week of our “Spring” 7 Christmas in Harrison, Main Sebago, Casco Community Center Mid-June-September, 5-8 PM Greater Bridgton Lakes ret-style on the ground floor, homemade pizza, large salads tour in Brownfield, Maine, to Street, Harrison Region have been getting reserved for diners. More seats and desserts to die for. standing ovations in one of 28 Artisans Crafts Fair, Point Sebago, November 2013 Fridays are available in the balcony. the nicest venues anywhere in Casco up close and personal Typically doors open at 6 the world . . . Last night we TBD Annual Dinner, GBLRCC, TBA 2013 Weekly Events Farmers’ Market, Fryeburg, starts with performers such as A veteran to the music p.m. for dinner. The best seats played in one of the loveliest 29-30 Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg Fair- Mondays in mid-May, 9 AM-1 PM 2-3 Crafts Show, Inn At Long Lake, Bela Fleck, The Indigo industry, Carol attracts major are on a first come first serve and best-run venues ever. The grounds Tai Chi for Beginners, Bridgton artists to this out of the way basis. The kitchen closes at Naples Cribbage, Bridgton Community Girls and Joan Baez on Stone Mountain Arts Center Center, Bridgton Town Hall, 10-11:30 AM and out of this world place. 7:15 and the bar closes ten is really up a very narrow 2 Early Bird Sale, Lakes Region the stage at Stone Moun- Big names like Joan Baez love minutes before show time, Farmers’ Market, Harrison, starts mountain road in Maine, but Businesses Zumba, Bridgton Town Hall, tain Arts Center in coming to SMAC, where they thus preventing interference 5:30-6:30 PM mid-May, 1:30-5:30 PM when you get there it is the 2 Holly Berry Crafts Fair, LRHS, Brownfield. can create a direct relationship with the performance. most amazing and beautiful Tuesdays Senior Fitness-Jumpin’ Janes, with their audience. Carol Naples Though you can order tickets place. The food was great, the Bridgton Town Hall, 9-10 AM Stone Mountain Arts Center says, “With a purposeful 21- Aerobics for All Ages, Bridgton welcome was warm and the 11 Veteran’s Day Service, Bridgton & is an intimate performance inch high stage, there is not online and pay with a credit Reception with Guest Artist, people were amazing. Thank Sebago Town Hall, 8-9 AM hall owned and operated great distance from the audi- card, only cash or checks are Gallery 302, Bridgton, 1st Friday/ accepted on site. you, Carol, and all the people 12 Jammiepalooza-Fun Event for Tai Chi for Beginners, Bridgton by national recording artist ence to the performer.” From month, June-December, 5-7 PM who looked after us so.” Kids, Brownfield Community Town Hall, 9:30-11 AM and singer/songwriter Carol the front row, the audience Since opening, SMAC has host- Saturdays Noonan and her husband, can reach out and practically And Mary Chapin Carpenter Center Bridge, Bridgton Community ed over 500 shows and served Jeff Flagg. The state-of-the-art touch their favorite musicians, thousands of customers. Carol had this to say: “If you have 21 Chamber After Hours, Papa’s Center, Bridgton Farmers’ Market, Bridgton, May- space is located up a dirt road while those in the back can says it’s the intimate space and the chance to play at Stone Floral, Fryeburg October 8 AM-1 PM Basketball, Bridgton Town Hall, in a renovated red clapboard, still make eye contact. country hospitality that keep Mountain Arts Center, you are 23 8th Annual Gasping Gobbler 5K, 3-5 PM Table Tennis, Bridgton Town Hall, timber-framed barn. people returning . . . the same one lucky musician. The audi- October-Mid-June, 1-4 PM Carol and her small staff ence will amaze you, the food Lovell Athletic Field The 70’ x 30’ rustic hall holds true for the performers. also serve a delicious meal will astound you, the accom- 29-30 Christmas in Harrison, Main Adult Indoor Soccer, Bridgton features stained glass windows before each show. The menu Following a performance in modations will comfort you Town Hall, 5-7 PM and a vaulted ceiling that Street, Harrison includes culinary delights February 2007, ALTAN wrote and the friendship of all who provides exceptional acoustics. such as Love Me Tender Beef the following: “We finished work there will enrich you.” 38 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 39 40 www.mainelakeschamber.com www.mooselandingmarina.com 2013 Area Guide 41 specialty shops PYO Orchards Bridgton Books - Over 25,000 differ- round at 179 Main Street, Bridgton. specialize in Maine tourmaline, custom ent titles. Mainly new books, but also Contact: 207-647-9090. designs, and recycle old gold into new Five Fields Farm - Our family at Five many used, as well as our legendary pieces that can be worn every day. In Fields Farm looks forward to providing “Bargain Book” area. We have a wide Firefly Boutique - This colorful and addition to their handcrafted jewelry, you with the finest Maine apples and an selection of notecards, calendars and hip boutique offers women’s clothing, you will find fine home furnishings, enjoyable recreational experience. Our more. Free gift wrap. Special orders scarves, hats, reversible jackets, dresses original artwork, garden sculpture and orchard produces seven varieties of ap- welcome. Out of print book searches. and a unique mix of jewelry from all more. Getting married? Harvest Gold ples ready to be picked or purchased by We accept Visa, MC and Discover. Gift over the world, such as real butterfly Gallery will create beautiful crafted you and your whole family throughout Certificates always available. Shop wing pendants set in sterling silver. wedding bands, provide a unique the season. Call us at 207-647-2425 for local and make a difference. 140 Main Friendly staff. Prices range from $4 to registry for your guests and can even information on each variety, its ripening Street, Bridgton. Across from The Magic $150. If you like Firefly, visit her sister host the event on your special day. Rte. time, and best qualities. You can also e- Lantern Movie Theater. Contact: 207- shop, The Picket Fence Gallery on Main 5, Center Lovell. Contact: 207-925-6502 mail us at [email protected]. 647-2122 or justinatbridgtonbooks@ Street, celebrating 15 years of helping or www.harvestgoldjewelry.com. Enjoy more of the area by visiting the myfairpoint.net. Kenyan women support themselves Chamber’s Web site at www.mainelake- and their families through the sale of Mexicali Blues - A Maine-based schamber.com and by visiting the Loon Corn Shop Trading Company - Kazuri Fair Trade ceramic jewelry. Firefly company that since 1988 has offered an Echo Land Trust Web site. Located at 720 “Something for everyone,” to say the Boutique, 82 Main St., Bridgton. (Lo- original line of Mexicali clothing, one of South Bridgton Road, Rte. 109, South least! Enjoy the 10,000 plus items in cated across from Craftworks) Contact: a kind jewelry, and handmade giftware. Bridgton. Contact: 207-647-2425 or this quirky, old-fashioned country 207-647-3672 or www.fireflyshop.us. By traveling to distant countries such www.fivefieldsski.com. store. Why do families make it “our first as Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Ecuador, stop every summer”? What makes the Harvest Gold Gallery - Within the India, Nepal, Thailand and Indonesia, Pietree Orchard - Enjoy beautiful annual Stocking Stuffer Bar the best of walls of Harvest Gold Gallery in Lovell the Mexicali crew responsibly searches mountain views while you pick your its kind in New England? Discover why you’ll delight in the works of over out the finest variety of unique items. own strawberries, blueberries, peas, camp and cottage owners return every 200 American artists. Check out the By directly importing and avoiding beans, apples or pumpkins. At our year to find new and old treasures. breathtaking views of Kezar Lake and catalog suppliers, Mexicali Blues can farmstand, you’ll find fresh baked Maine, New England and U.S.A-made the White Mountains beyond, and you’ll directly pass along the savings on goods and seasonal produce—call products are top priority in this store. know why they were voted “Best Gal- quality merchandise at an affordable for hours, directions & what’s fresh. Try our own homemade fudge. Don’t lery with a View” by Yankee magazine price. With five convenient locations in Like us on Facebook, Pinterest & Twit- miss this one! Old-fashioned charm, ex- in 2011. Gallery owners Bill and Lynda Maine: Portland, Freeport, Newcastle, ter. Contact: 207-647-9419 or www. traordinary service and unique products have been working together for twenty- Raymond, Bangor and an on-line store pietreeorchards.com. make it well worth a stop. Open year seven years, creating handcrafted gold at www.mexicaliblues.com. Route 302, and silver jewelry of their own. They Raymond. Contact: 207-655-3901.

NortheastOne of the largestGems selections of locally Saco Valley Sports Center mined gemstones in the area with 95 Pine St., Route 302 a large choice of styles and custom pieces as well as loose gemstones. Fryeburg, ME 04037 Open Tues. - Sat. 9 am - 5 pm 207-935-3777 or by appointment 299 Main Street, Fryeburg Candlepin Bowling, Full Swing Golf, 207-935-1162 Arcade, & Billiards www.sacoalleysportscenter.com

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You can soak up some ranging from aprons and Boutique/Clothing tools, hardware and paint for of the Greater Bridgton hot pads to jams, Christmas builders and do-it-yourself- Colorful and fun, the Firefly Lakes Region’s flavor by ornaments, hand-carved items ers. At Hancock Lumber’s Lisa B’s Sum- Boutique in Bridgton is browsing through the va- and quilts. retail shop in Bridgton and merplace in Bridgton is also filled with clothing and jew- bargain barn in Casco, you’ll riety of shops in the area. open seasonally, as a consign- elry from around the world. find traditional building sup- They’re small, unique ment showplace specializing Similarly, just down the street, plies from framing lumber to and locally owned. in beautiful collections of new Picket Fence offers jewelry house wrap, roofing to doors locally crafted and gently used handcrafted by women in and windows, plus interior We expect you’ll enjoy the furniture plus stylish home Kenya, from Kazuri America, millwork to custom kitchens. relaxed pace, amazing variety accents, lamps and wall art. a Fair Trade company. In Hayes True Value Hardware and friendly merchants. They In Lovell, visit Harvest Gold Raymond, Mexicali Blues & Just Ask Rental in Bridg- sell goods that range from Gallery, where they’ve been highlights high quality gifts, ton recently expanded by eclectic and whimsical to so- designing beautiful gold and housewares, jewelry, clothing, 3,000 square feet to increase phisticated and practical, from gemstone jewelry for more their inventory of tools, hard- home decor and hardware to than twenty years. The shop ware, Benjamin Moore and vintage and modern apparel. is also filled with sophisti- Easy Care paint, plumbing Here’s a sampling of what cated and diverse fine arts supplies and electrical sup- If you like beer, you you’ll find along our Main and crafts by local artists and plies, lawn and garden, and Streets and bucolic back roads. Gift Shops/Department Building Supplies/Hardware artisans, including paintings, Stores rental equipment. need to be here— sculptures, ceramics, fibers, Brill Lumber in Bridgton is a wood, metal, crystal, glass Corn Shop Trading Compa- full-service lumber and build- Outdoor Adventures and jewelry that represent an ny in Bridgton is “an old fash- ing materials retail opera- With two convenient sea- Handspun eclectic appeal. At ioned country store,” filled to tion that carries lumber and sonal locations, in downtown Hilltop Maine Lakes Brew Fest in North Lovell, the brim with gifts, novelties, building materials, doors and Bridgton during the summer you’ll find nature inspired New England products, local windows, insulation, sheet and near Shawnee Peak in September 28th hand-dyed yarn, fiber and and Native American crafts, rock, hardwood flooring, the winter, Sportshaus offers roving, hats, mittens, scarves, antiques and their very own items for your outdoor adven- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. patterns, needles and kits for fudge. Open seasonally, at Arts/Crafts tures, including boat rentals, knitters, spinners and felters. The Cool Moose, you’ll find water toys, clothing, boat, ski Point Sebago Resort, Casco In nearby Waterford Flats, At Gallery 302 on Main Maine-oriented gifts, jewelry and board accessories, ski/ Kedar Quilts and The Gal- Street in Bridgton, you’ll find and T-shirts to commemo- board rentals, plus a full-ser- lery feature fabric, quilting original paintings, pottery, rate your visit to the Greater vice ski and snowboard shop. supplies, patterns, notions, fused glass, stained glass, fiber Bridgton Lakes Region. And Located on the Causeway in threads, crib to king-size Reny’s For tickets: art, wooden ware, note cards, then there’s , “Always Naples, Sun Sports + is the quilts, custom-made quilts, hand-painted silk scarves and A Maine Adventure.” This region’s watersports headquar- wall hangings, pillows, place more created by the members Bridgton department store ters. From wakeboard, water- 207-647-3472 mats, napkins, table runners, of this artists’ cooperative. has a little something for ski and paddleboard retail and pot holders, tea cozies and accessories and more, made or visit our website Bridgton Arts and Crafts is everyone from clothing to rentals to clothing, accessories lessons. Gene Bahr Wildlife from natural materials and open seasonally in the former hardware, food, cleaning and novelty items, you’ll find Creations in Sebago showcas- traditional techniques and Odd Fellows Hall on Depot supplies, seasonal items and everything you need for a es the carvings, paintings and purchased directly from arti- Street. Local crafters display children’s toys. summer on the water. taxidermy that portray local sans in developing countries. and sell their handmade items wildlife, particularly fish. —continued on page 47 www.mainelakesbrewfest.com

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Northeast Gems - Owned and oper- Sportshaus - Caters to the needs of ated by Robert and Teresa Prouty, is water enthusiasts with an extensive located in Fryeburg, Maine, the heart selection of water toys, water skis, of the gem country of western Maine. kneeboards, wakeboards, life jackets, We are dedicated to bringing you one of kayaks & canoes. We carry over 500 the largest selections of locally-mined swimsuits every summer! An expanded gemstones from Maine and New Eng- sandal department boasts Reef, Teva, land, as well as spectacular gemstones Sanuk, Adidas. You can also find tennis from around the world. We mine accessories & racquet repair facilities, and cut many of our own gemstones mens’ & ladies’ activewear and Maine and do our own gold work in-house. souvenir T-shirts. We rent kayaks, Come in and see our large selection of sailboats, canoes, water skis and knee- treasures from the beautiful western boards (delivery available). Skiers, in mountains and let us help you design Shop ‘Til You Drop a special piece. 229 Main Street (Rte. winter we are a full-line ski shop carry- 302), Fryeburg, Maine 04037. Contact: ing alpine equipment, snowboards and 207-935-1162. snowshoes & we offer “off mountain” Books and Office Supplies pricing. Open daily, weekends too. Renys Department Store - A Maine Route 302, Bridgton. Contact: 207-647- From Maine titles and Maine Shopping Adventure! Located in the 5100, marlisesportshaus@roadrunner. authors to guidebooks, fiction, heart of downtown, Renys has been com or www.sportshausski.com. cooking, history and more, in Bridgton since 1952, providing Bridgton Books also offers our customers with quality goods at William Perry Cigar Lounge - books on tape for rent or sale, Renys everyday low prices for 60 years. Maine’s finest cigar lounge! Offering used books, bargain books, Maine’s own family-run department two lounges, HDTV and WiFi. Select music and puzzles, greeting store features name brand clothing from hundreds of hand-rolled cigars cards, journals and magazines. such as Carhartt, Columbia, Woolrich, and many cigar accessories. Please stop Bridgton Printery will meet Timberland, Pendleton, Alfred Dunner, in and enjoy a cigar--or buy one--in a your printing needs and sells a and Osh Gosh, PLUS everything you relaxed and friendly environment. A variety of office supplies. need for your family, home, camp or great place to enjoy a good smoke! 32 cottage like food, toys, towels, sheets, Main Street, on Main Hill, Bridgton. We have it all. Whether you snacks, appliances and a variety of Contact: 207-221-2645 or www.wil- are buying for yourself or Maine-made gift ideas. Gift cards are liamperrycigarlounge.com. others, you’re sure to find available in store and online at www. what you need and what you While you are out and about, we encourage you to be an eco- renys.com! Thank you for shopping want right here in the Greater friendly shopper--bring your own bag or purchase one at most Renys! Contact: 207-647-3711. Bridgton Lakes Region. of these destinations. 46 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 47 Culinary Delights

ing contemporary American Punkin Valley Restaurant, Market and Deli at 29 Main in Bridgton has organically cuisine with a hint of Asia, also on Route 302 in West Street in Harrison offers high grown food and products, plus the southwestern US and Bridgton, serves selections quality sandwiches, along great deli sandwiches. And the France. Meals are made from including a workman’s break- with essential groceries and seasonal Bridgton Farmers’ local foods including maple fast and old fashioned liver serves as Harrison’s only state Market on Depot Street fea- syrup, honey, produce, milk and onions. Others featuring agency liquor store. You can tures a variety of organic and and grass-fed beef. For a more comfort food are our classic arrive via car or boat. natural products from area casual dining experience, step local diners: Ricky’s Diner on farms and businesses. downstairs to Jonathan’s, Main Street and the Morning How about a slice of pizza? a cozy pub at The Oxford Glory Restaurant on Port- At the Bridgton House of Do you want to see your food House Inn. land Road in Bridgton. Pizza on Main Street, they on the range before purchas- make the dough fresh daily ing it? Visit the Beech Hill Dying for comfort food? The Seeking a creative lunch or and now have a full service Farm and Bison Ranch at Campfire Grille on Route dinner experience? Try Beth’s bar, plus outdoor seating. The 630 Valley Road in Water- 302 in West Bridgton offers Kitchen Café, Main Street, Little Mountain Store in ford, where you can watch the For a laid back dining Spending the evening in regional American classics Bridgton. Here you’ll find West Bridgton and Market American buffalo roam about experience, breathe in the Greater Bridgton Lakes such as omelets, chicken, mac freshly baked goods, gourmet Basket in Harrison also cre- and purchase ground bison, the casual atmosphere Region? Don’t miss the truly and cheese, burgers and steak. coffee, deli sandwiches with a ate fresh pizzas, along with a steaks and jerky. memorable experience of our cafés, diners and All menu items are named for creative twist, and hearty piz- variety of sandwiches. dining at The Oxford House places, mammals and experi- zas and soups. Eat in the cozy Need something to drink? restaurants offer. Inn and Restaurant on Main ences to be had in the Greater dining room or at an outdoor It’s fish you seek? You’ll find it At the Blacksmith Winery, Street in Fryeburg, featur- Bridgton Lakes Region. table. The Village Tie-Up at Ken’s Kove by the Civil War 967 Quaker Ridge Road monument at the top of Main in Casco, you can taste a Hill in Bridgton. Whether it’s sample of the grape and fruit a family-style seafood meal to wines produced at one of eat in or take out, or a pur- Maine’s largest wineries. For chase of seafood to take home the natural taste of water, and cook, you’ll find a variety try Poland Spring Bottling of fresh catch here. Company. And for a variety of wine, water, and all grocery Or perhaps you want to read essentials, be sure to shop at your fortune after dining on The Umbrella Factory, 639 authentic Chinese food at Roosevelt Trail in Naples. Ruby Food on Main Street in Bridgton. Again, it’s eat in or When you need to serve a take out and the choices seem crowd, but don’t want to do the limitless. cooking or clean-up, look to Lake Region Caterers, Inc. to Looking for a quick bite to do the work for you. They offer eat? They’ll gladly build a lobster bakes, BBQs and a little sandwich just the way you bit of everything in between to like it at Subway, 292 Main meet your catering needs. Street in Bridgton. This is just a sampling. Like to shop for fresh organic Whatever you crave, the cu- and natural foods? The Morn- linary artisans in the Greater ing Dew Natural Foods Gro- Bridgton Lakes Region will cery at 19 Sandy Creek Road not disappoint.

48 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 49 restaurants & food shops Beth’s Kitchen Café - We serve The Good Beer Store - We stock staff looks forward to serving you! At seafood, daily specials, including our breakfast all day. Gourmet sandwiches, hundreds of craft beers, Belgiums, ales, the Causeway in Naples. Open daily. famous fresh fry haddock on Friday homemade soups, homestyle entrees, lagers and hard ciders as well as a fine Call for hours and reservations. Contact: night, as well as recently introduced hand-thrown pizza, and desserts selection of wine. New shipments arrive 207-693-5332 or www.mercedson- French Canadian cuisine from the new from scratch. Featuring a local roaster, weekly. We offer a full line of home brandypond.com. owners. We are proud to have made Matt’s Organic Coffee is wood-fired and brewing supplies, too. For the love of Maine magazine’s October 2010 issue completely delightful. Specialty coffees good friends, good beer, good wine Morning Dew Natural Grocery & A-List of “Best Diner in the State.” 257 are available! Enjoy the café inside or and good times pay us a visit or visit Deli - Located at 19 Sandy Creek Rd. Main Street, Bridgton, ME. Contact: outside along Stevens Brook. It is our us on-line at www.thegoodbeerstore. Bridgton, ME (RT 117 next to Paris 207-647-2499. passion and pleasure to serve you! WiFi com. Come share our passion! Open 7 Farmer’s Union), we carry a wide variety available. Open daily 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. days a week. 256 Main Street, Fryeburg. of natural and organic products from The Umbrella Factory dba Tony’s Main Street, downtown Bridgton. Like Contact: 207-256-8110. produce to meats. We also carry bulk Foodland - The Lakes Region’s locally- us on Facebook. Contact: 207-647-5211 herbs and spices as well as many glu- owned and operated supermarket and or www.bethskitchencafe.com. The Good Life Market - The Good ten-free items and nutritional supple- grocery store. Our full service store Life Market is conveniently located ments. Morning Dew is well known for offers a super butcher shop, great selec- Black Bear Café - An authentic Irish at the corner of Routes 302 and 85 in our deli, which features delicious veg- tions at our deli counter, meals to go, pub in the heart of the Lakes Region. Raymond. We carry a delicious array etarian and Boar’s Head sandwiches, fresh fish, live lobsters at market value, Created in the spirit of country pubs of sandwiches, deli meats and salads, as well as soups. Well worth a stop at bakery specials, and the area’s best se- in southern Ireland, the owner, from fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local and this local favorite while you are in the lection of beer and wine. We’re also an Waterford, Ireland, assures us that the imported foods, Maine microbrews, and Lakes Region. Contact: 207-647-4003 agency liquor store! Why go anywhere tradition and ambiance of a true ‘public the broadest selection of fine wines in or www.morningdewnatural.com. else? Located on Route 302, just east of house’ is presented to each guest that the area. Quality, selection, and service the Causeway in beautiful downtown visits ‘The Bear.” Each staff member is make the difference. The market is open Oxford House Inn - From the farm Naples. Contact: 207-693-3988 or trained to pour a perfect pint and serve daily from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Call ahead to to the table is our philosophy, and umbrellafactorysupermarket.com. the exquisite food prepared by Executive order. 1297 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond. our menu is written to reflect that! Chef Rick and his team, including local Contact: 207-655-1196 or www.the- Culinary Institute of America graduate The Village Tie Up Market & Deli favorites like Fish ‘n Chips, steaks, salads, goodlifemarket.com. chef/co-owner Jonathan Spak prepares - Located on the north end of Long seafood, burgers, pizza and amazing creative, contemporary cuisine with Lake, the Village Tie Up Market & Deli desserts – vegetarian and gluten free op- The Market Basket - Your one-stop classic influences using ingredients is accessible by land or lake, making tions too. Open daily, 215 Roosevelt Trail, store for food, groceries, coffee, beer, grown just steps from our back door. it a truly unique destination for locals Morning Glory Naples, Maine. Contact: 207-693-4770 wine, lottery tickets and live bait. We Dine in either our elegant candlelit and visitors alike. The Village Tie Up or www.THEBLACKBEARCAFE.com make sandwiches, wraps, calzones, salads dining room or Jonathan’s, our lively (VTU) is known for its high quality deli and the best pizza around. Eat in or take pub. We offer a full bar with creative offerings including pizza, sandwiches, Diner The Galley Restaurant & Pub - “ A out. Always friendly service. Snowmobile cocktails, handpicked wine list, local fried foods and large selection of Great Place To Drop Anchor With Family accessible and just a few steps from Long beers on tap and friendly, professional grocery essentials, in addition to its 78 Portland Rd., Bridgton & Friends.” Home of Maine’s Best Lobster Lake. We’re located “In the Block” on Main service. Certified Environmental Leader family friendly atmosphere. In the Rolls. Stop in for a quick bite to eat at Street in downtown Harrison. Open 7 in the hospitality industry, featured in summer, dining lakeside and taking 207-647-9606 our bar, featuring 24 draft lines, or bring days a week. Locally owned for 25 years. DownEast magazine and **** Maine in the incredible views of Long Lake is the family in and enjoy our spacious Contact: 207-583-6126. Sunday Telegram 2010. Visit our Web simply a can’t miss. The VTU is the only Sunday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. dining room. Recently relocated to site for current menus & hours of op- state agency liquor store in Harrison Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Naples, we have expanded our menu Merced’s Restaurant - Enjoy views eration. Reservations requested. 548 and offers a unique mix of beer and to offer the best in surf & turf. Whether of Brandy Pond and Long Lake from Main Street (Route 302), Fryeburg, wine. Fuel service is available on both Early Bird Specials you want a simple BBQ Chicken Quesa- our 2nd floor patio or dine inside in a ME. Contact: 800-261-7206 or www. the street for vehicles/snowmobiles relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. dilla, Our Crispy Maple Infused Bacon OxfordHouseInn.com. and lakeside for boats. Open daily Wrapped Scallops, or Grilled Salmon w/ Our menu features Maine-grown and from 5 am-10 pm during the week and Maine-produced products, including Ricky’s Diner - Come enjoy Great Food Homemade Hash, Muffins and Daily Specials a Cinnamon-Chipotle Char … we have 6 am-10 pm on weekends.Your Village it all. 327 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. Like Us fresh seafood and lobster, all served in and Great Service at a Great Price in a Tie Up…where we’ve been FILLIN’, On Facebook @ The Galley Restaurant & a variety of cuisines to suit any taste. We 1950-style diner where breakfast is GRILLIN’ and CHILLIN’ since 1939! Like www.morningglorydiner.net Pub. Contact: 207-693-1002 or www. also produce our own desserts, breads, served all day. You will find home-made Us on Facebook. Contact: 207-583-4266 TheGalleySeafoodPub.com. and salad dressings. Our friendly wait classic diner meals, pies, soups, fresh or www.villagetieup.com.

50 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 51 entertainment/cultural churches The Ballroom - A Movement Arts murals, writings and inventions. The Center offering a wide variety of classes mission of the Rufus Porter Museum is including Dance, Exercise, Yoga & Ai- to increase the enjoyment, knowledge kido, focusing on expert instruction by and pride of our communities by professional teachers and performing bringing to life the world and inspiring artists. Our students range in age from works of Rufus Porter—a remarkable toddlers to seniors and in interest from American artist and inventor. 67 North purely recreational to professional. The High Street, Bridgton. Contact: www. Ballroom’s two spacious studios, located rufusportermuseum.org. in the historic Block Building in downtown Harrison, feature high ceilings with Churches unique architectural details, excellent Bridgton Alliance Church - Located sound systems, mirrored walls and great at 368 Harrison Road, Bridgton, Maine. acoustics, evoking an old world charm! Our Sunday Morning Service is at 9:30 In addition to classes, our beautiful am. We have various small groups for studios (with kitchen facilities) are avail- all ages throughout the week. All are able to rent for workshops, functions and Welcome. 368 Harrison Road, Bridgton. performances. Contact: 207-583-6964 Contact: 207-647-2027 or www.bridg- or theballroomharrison.com. tonalliancechurch.org. Gallery 302 - A co-operative fine art First Congregational Church, Unit- gallery featuring the work of artists and ed Church of Christ - 33 South High artisans of western Maine and eastern Street, Bridgton, Maine. An open and New Hampshire. Sixty-two artists affirming congregation. Join us for Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. (call for exhibit plus exciting Guest Artists on a summer worship times). Open Com- regular basis. Monthly wine and cheese munion on the first Sunday of each receptions are open to the public. Ex- month; Sunday school September hibits include watercolors, oils, pastels, through May; nursery care available jewelry, blown and sculptured glass, year-round. No matter who you are, or stained glass, ceramics, sculpture, iron where you are on life’s journey, you are works, pine needle baskets and much welcome here! Contact: 207-647-3936 more. Think of us for all your gift and or www.bridgtonucc.org. decorating needs and visit us often. Ex- Grace Christian Church - a “fam- hibits change monthly. Gift Certificates ily orientated” church in the Lakes and Shipping available. All major credit Region. Located at 11 Pinhook Road cards accepted. Open 7 days a week year in Bridgton, our renovated histori- round. 112 Main St, Bridgton, Maine cal meeting house connected to our 04009. Contact: 207-647-2787 or www. contemporary fellowship hall provides gallery302.com. the setting where you can have a family experience and fellowship with God. If The Rufus Porter Museum - Rufus you do not have a church home, please Porter (1792-1884) was a painter, feel invited. Come hear the word of musician, writer, teacher, inventor, and God explained with today’s family in original publisher of Scientific American mind. Morning Worship at 10:00 am magazine. He made enduring contribu- (Nursery provided). Sunday School at tions to the culture of Maine, New Eng- 10:00 am. Morning and Evening Bible land, and the United States through his Studies; Youth Ministries; Many other fellowship and growth opportunities. uniquely American blend of creativity, Contact: 207-647-2796 or www.grace- ingenuity, and practicality as evidenced christian-church-me.com. in his miniature portraits, famous wall

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Hopalong Cassidy Display Antique Bottles and Glass Narrow Gauge Railroad Founded in 2005 to showcase Songo Lock State Historic Waterford Flats Village The famous novelist and Museum on the Naples Memorabilia: The design the folk art history of the Site Relax on a park bench in the short story writer, Clarence Village Green. This unique of our chamber office at 101 area, the museum emphasizes Constructed in 1830, the village green at Waterford Mulford, moved to Fryeburg museum is dedicated to re- Portland Road in Bridgton the work of Rufus Porter. Mr. Songo Lock is the only Flats and look across at the in 1926 to slow down, enjoy cording and preserving the art replicates a train depot in Porter was a 19th century remaining lock of the home of Artemus Ward, pen life more and pursue his and history of glassmaking in honor of the Bridgton & Saco entrepreneur who painted Cumberland-Oxford Canal. name of Waterford native, hobbies, including collect- Maine. Models and simula- River Railroad, which oper- miniature portraits, as well as It connects Sebago Lake to Charles F. Brown, who was ing stamps and operating a tions demonstrate how glass ated on a narrow gauge for highly-prized wall murals that Brandy Pond and Long Lake. Mark Twain’s mentor. Step ham radio. In the foreword to blowers used blowing rods, almost sixty years and linked still enhance houses through- About 100 canal boats used into the Waterford Library, Bar-20: The Life of Clarence E. how bottles are capped and Bridgton and Harrison to out New England. Besides to make the three day journey designed by John Calvin Mulford, Creator of Hopalong how to search for bottles. The the outside world. A flanger being a traveling folk artist, from Portland Harbor to Har- Stevens and son, John How- Cassidy with Seven Original museum is open seasonally. and tank car sit on rails in he was an inventor, musi- rison, Maine. Originally there ard Stevens. Or envision the Stories, Jon Tuska writes, FMI: www.facebook.com/ front of the office. At the cian, teacher and scientist. were 27 locks between Long ladies sitting on one side of “[He] was and is a pivotal pages/Maine-Antique-Bottle- nearby Bridgton Historical Through collections, exhibits Lake and the Atlantic Ocean. the room facing their men on figure in the development and-Glass-Museum/ Society on Gibbs Avenue, one and educational programs, Today, only the Songo Lock the other side during town ing equipment and Bridgton’s of the Western story in this room displays an extensive the museum features Porter’s remains. Beginning about meeting at the Old Town History runs deep in the Mountainview Woodies Bicentennial memorabilia. century.” In his will, Mulford collection related to “The works, practical science and May 1st each year, the lock Office and Meeting Hall in Greater Bridgton Lakes Classic Boats The Bridgton Historical So- left the Fryeburg Women’s Unique Two Foot Gauge other folk and decorative arts. is hand-operated. The water Waterford Flats. Of course, Region—From our Wooden boats have graced ciety also owns Narramissic Library Club the books and Road.” Signs, maps, business www.rufusportermusuem.org. level raises boats five feet. It the ladies were not allowed the Lakes Region for many agricultural roots to the Historic Farm, which includes most of the furnishings of his documents, photographs and takes about 15 minutes to to vote and had to keep years. With sleek, smooth Scribner’s Mill Narrow Gauge Railroad, the circa 1797 Peabody-Fitch study, plus funds to construct other artifacts cover the walls. pass through the lock, while quiet--surely an impossible lines, detailed handiwork and Located on Crooked River, house, an early blacksmith a room to display some of A model of B&SRR Engine the operator closes the gates task. Twenty-one buildings our past is preserved the extraordinary glow of the Scribner’s Mill Complex shop and Temperance Barn. his collections. FMI: www. #6, created by Gordon B. on the upstream end and in Waterford are listed on the with grace and honor. mahogany, they offer unique was built in 1847. Three gen- FMI: www.bridgtonhistory. fryeburgmaine.org/town-de- MacLeod of Worcester, Mas- opens the lower ones. There is National Register of Historic beauty from bow to stern. The erations of Scribners operated Bridgton Historical Society/ org. partments/library. sachusetts, and a smaller scale a charge to pass through the Places. it continuously until 1962. In Narramissic Mountainview Woodies Clas- model are part of the Mel lock and boats are inspected sic Boat Club hosts an Annual its heyday, the mill produced Founded in 1953, the Hemlock Covered Bridge Caswell Memorial Display at for Milfoil. Antique and Classic Boat clapboards, shingles, barrels Bridgton Historical Society is Built in 1857, of Paddleford the museum. FMI: bridgton- Show at the Naples Town and lumber. The Scribner’s devoted to the conservation of truss construction with sup- history.org. Dock the first Saturday in Mill Preservation, Inc. formed the town’s historical and cul- porting laminated wooden August. This keels and wheels in 1975 with the mission to tural past and its educational arches, the Hemlock Covered event features antique skiffs, transform it into an accu- relevance to our lives. The Bridge is a quaint and charm- launches, runabouts and clas- rately reconstructed saw mill society’s museum on Gibbs ing reminder of days gone sic cars. The fine craftsman- powered by water. During Avenue contains extensive by. It spans the old course ship of vintage boats and cars the annual “Back to the Past” files and a rich collection of the Saco River. Though along with the aura of a time Celebration each August, you of artifacts from the earliest reinforced in 1988 so you can gone by and the camaraderie can watch the machinery at inhabitants to the present day. drive across, it’s more fun to of the folks who share an work. The lathe workshop Climate-controlled archive walk. Take time to admire the interest in preserving the past and the blacksmith shop rooms hold textiles, maps, let- work of our forefathers and is evident. The club also takes are also open. Tours of the ters, scrapbooks, documents peer at the river from Maine’s an annual fall foliage cruise homestead include exhibits and plate glass negatives. oldest remaining covered Maine Antique Bottles and the first weekend in October. and demonstrations of tradi- Exhibits include items from bridge. The bridge is located Glass Museum FMI: www.mountainview- tional crafts such as weaving, the Civil War, Narrow Gauge several miles in on Hemlock In local rivers, ponds and woodies.org. spinning, rug-hooking and Railroad, a 1911 Sears Model Bridge Road off Route 302 in lakes, Walt Bannon unearths quilting. The barn museum P automobile, machinery, art- East Fryeburg. Rufus Porter Museum and numerous artifacts, which features a self-guided tour. work, ice cutting and ice fish- Cultural Heritage Center are on display at the Maine FMI: www.scribnersmill.org. 56 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 57 The Art Scene You Can Get Here From There

The Greater Bridgton discover sophisticated and Dugway Road, Brownfield, Lakes Region is the diverse artwork by local artists 04010, 207.935.7292, www. proud home to a diverse and artisans. FMI: Harvest stonemountainartscenter.com. Gold Gallery, Route 5, Center art community featuring Lovell, 04016, 207.925.6502, During the summer months galleries, theatres and www.harvestgoldgallery.com. you’ll find a variety of music. Celebrate new entertainment options at At Gene Bahr Wildlife the Denmark Arts Center and established artists . . Creations, taxidermist/art- in Denmark. The line-up . and their eclectic, fun, ist Gene Bahr exhibits his includes live concerts, plays, traditional and modern understanding of the natural lectures, workshops, art shows mediums. world through watercolors, and independent films. FMI: oils, ceramic, fiberglass, wood Denmark Arts Center, 50 Arts/Crafts and bronze. Through his West Main Street, Denmark, artistry, he encourages oth- 04022, 207.452.2412, www. A multimedia artists’ coopera- ers to appreciate the beauty denmarkarts.org. tive, Gallery 302 in Bridgton of nature. FMI: Gene Bahr The Magic Lantern Movie showcases original art work Wildlife Creations, 1306 Theater in Bridgton has state- and selected fine crafts created Bridgton Road, Sebago, of-the-art sound, lighting, by local artists. Special events 04029, 207.647.5238, www. film and theater technology, include Art in the Park, held genebahr.com. thus making it capable of the third Saturday of July, supporting a wide variety of and Art in Bloom, featuring Theater dramatic, musical and film art work interpreted in floral presentations. The decor in design. FMI: Gallery 302, Built of hemlock in an The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Boston, MA 148 miles the lobby and three theaters 112 Main Street, Bridgton, Adirondack Style, Deertrees Information Center is located less than one hour from Port- Worcester, MA 178 miles plus the Tannery Pub brings 04009, 207.647.2787, www. Theatre in Harrison first land, 1.75 hours from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and three Providence, RI 214 miles back memories of a time gone gallery302.com. opened its doors as an opera hours from Boston. Montreal, QC, Canada 216 miles house in 1936. Today it offers by. FMI: Magic Lantern, Hartford, CT 244 miles Goldsmithing for 30 years, an eclectic schedule of events 9 Depot Street, Bridgton, From Portsmouth and Boston: Take I-95 North to Maine Albany, NY 311 miles Lynda Rasco and Bill Rudd for young and old from late Maine 04009, 207.647.5065 Turnpike exit 48. Follow Route 302 West for approximately 40 New York, NY 357 miles of Harvest Gold Gallery June until early September. or 207.647.9326, www.magi- miles to Bridgton. Stay straight through the first traffic light Philadelphia, PA 451 miles in Lovell, create top quality, FMI: Deertrees Theatre, 156 clanternmovies.com. in Bridgton and look for the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region unique and affordable hand- Deertrees Road, Harrison, Chamber of Commerce Information Center just ahead on the To fly, air service is available from Portland, Manchester, Frye- crafted jewelry in classic and Maine 04040, 207.583.6747, Music left. Two Narrow Gauge railroad cars sit on the front lawn. burg, Naples and Portsmouth: The Maine Blues Festival contemporary styles. In their www.deertreestheatre.org. Owned by nationally-ac- From North Conway, New Hampshire: Follow Route 302 Portland International Jetport (PWM, 207.774.7301 or is a family-friendly festival seven room gallery, you’ll also claimed singer/songwriter East through Fryeburg and downtown Bridgton. At the traf- 207.775.5809) in Portland, Maine and Manchester-Boston held in Naples each year on Carol Noonan and her fic light, turn right and continue on Route 302. The Greater Regional Airport (MHT, 603.624.6556) in Manchester, New Father’s Day Weekend. The husband, Jeff Flagg, Stone Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Information Hampshire, provide commercial and commuter air services to event showcases more than Mountain Arts Center in Center is approximately a half mile ahead on the right. Two major US metropolitan areas and Canada. Portland is served by forty talented Maine bands Brownfield hosts musical Narrow Gauge railroad cars sit on the front lawn. AirTran, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, United and US Airways. performing simultaneously performances from folk, Manchester is served by Air Canada, Continental, Delta, on multiple stages throughout Below are approximate driving distances to the Information blues, Celtic and Cajun to Southwest, United and US Airways. Eastern Slopes Regional town. Most venues are within Center from the following locations: opera, comedy and classi- Airport (IZG, 207.935.2050) in Fryeburg, Naples Seaplane walking distance of one cal. Reservations are highly Charter, Inc in Naples, Maine and Portsmouth International another. FMI: www.maine- North Conway, NH 26 miles recommended. FMI: Stone Airport at Pease (PSM, 603.433.6534) in Portsmouth, New bluesfestival.com. Portland, ME 39 miles Mountain Arts Center, 695 Freeport, ME 55 miles Hampshire, provide charter services. Manchester, NH 130 miles Our Towns

Brownfield you’ll find nine ponds, three Mountains, forest, the Saco lakes and exquisite views from River and the 5,700-acre Hacker’s Hill of the Presi- Brownfield Bog are the dential Range in the White dominant features of Brown- Mountains. This close-knit field, a small town that has community celebrates Casco been rebuilt since the forest Days, always the last Saturday fires of 1947. The Bog, Burnt in July. Meadow and Pequawket Ponds are coveted by those Denmark who love peace and quiet. Situated in the shadow of Pleasant Mountain at the southern end of Moose Pond, the village of Denmark is “Beautiful by Nature” and captures the essence of a rural Bridgton community. The Denmark Each community in Arts Center brings people to- Stroll along Bridgton’s Main the Greater Bridgton gether to enjoy entertainment Street and discover galler- options, including the annual Lakes Region offers ies, shops and restaurants. Sheep Fest, concerts, plays, Other amenities, including something unique. workshops and independent Bridgton Hospital, are located films. Visit our charming here. Bridgton’s economic —continued on page 64 towns and classic beginnings in the manufac- New England villag- turing operations relied upon Stevens Brook for power. This es, and discover gems same brook and the lakes, in unexpected places. hills and mountains help Casco frame the natural landscape Within the boundaries of the that is appreciated by resi- charming village of Casco dents and visitors alike. 60 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 61 Our Towns

Stow path. Stonewalls speak of Stow is an ideal destination abandoned pastures, plowing for outdoor enthusiasts and for agriculture and boundary Maine’s gateway to Evans markers. The townspeople Notch and the White Moun- gather for special celebrations Fryeburg Harrison Lovell tain National Forest. Here and community suppers at Fryeburg is proud to be “The “The Friendly Village” of Known as a summer resort you’ll discover the refreshing the town hall. Each summer, Oldest Town in Oxford Harrison is nestled between since the late 1800s, Lovell’s respite of Rattlesnake Gorge they celebrate Sweden days County.” Originally called Long and Crystal Lakes. This natural beauty and peaceful- and Pool. Deer Hill Bog, a with a variety of activities. 25-acre wetland, is home to Pequawket (Pigwacket), the quaint small town is home to ness attract people to this Waterford town is packed with history, Deertrees Theatre and hosts small town stretched along over 90 wildlife species and Traditional white clapboard recreational opportunities Old Home Days Celebrations pristine nine-mile Kezar Lake. a wide variety of aquatic houses, most of which are and great views of the White in July, “Back to the Past” An Old Home Days celebra- plants--it’s also perfect moose on the National Register Mountains. Hemlock Cov- Celebration at Scribner’s Mill tion and the annual Arts and territory. of Historic Places, center ered Bridge and the Fryeburg in August and Christmas in Artisans Craft Fair are among around the town common Fair are among the gems Harrison in December. the many community events in historic Waterford Flats, found here. enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. the quintessential center of town. Located along Routes Naples 35, 37 and 118, the villages of A picturesque village situated Waterford are nestled into the between Brandy Pond and rolling hills of western Maine. The lakes, mountains and Long Lake, with access to Sebago Sebago Lake via Songo River, country lanes offer breathtak- Located on the western shore Naples is a boaters’ paradise. ing natural beauty. of Sebago Lake, several small The Causeway serves as the villages make up the town of center of activity throughout Sebago. As the state’s second the year--look for the Songo largest body of water, Sebago River Queen II sitting majes- Raymond years from 1913 to 1925 in Lake covers 45.6 square miles tically at her dock, stand-up in surface area. While the lake is Raymond is situated on Raymond, where his uncle, paddleboard lessons, scenic famous for landlocked salmon, Jordan Bay along the north- Richard Manning, had built Sweden plane rides and the annual Douglas Mountain offers a eastern shore of Sebago a home for his family. Today, Tucked into the rolling Winter Carnival and Radar spectacular 360º view. Maine Lake. Nathaniel Hawthorne along Route 302, you’ll find a hills, Sweden is only a short Run. Maple Sunday and Sebago Days spent part of his boyhood paved walkway enhanced by are just two of the activities distance from neighboring many gardens. residents and visitors enjoy. towns, but off the beaten 62 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 63 Houses of Worship

Bridgton Bridgton Alliance Church 207-647-2027 Bridgton United Methodist Church 207-647-4476 First Congregational Church UCC 207-647-3936 Grace Christian Church 207-647-2796 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 207-647-8670 Lake Region Vineyard Church 207-346-1878 New Heights Baptist Church 207-650-8816 South Bridgton Congregational Church 207-583-2975 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 207-647-2334 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 207-647-8549 United Parish Congregational Church 207-583-4840 Brownfield Brownfield Community Church 207-935-3710 Shepherd’s River Mennonite Church 207-935-1361 Casco Casco Alliance Church 207-344-5370 Casco Village Church 207-627-4282 Webbs Mills Free Baptist Church 207-774-1630 Denmark Denmark Bible Chapel 207-452-2037 Denmark Congregational Church 207-756-2247 Pleasant Mountain Orthodox Church 207-452-2228 Fryeburg Christian Science Reading Room 207-935-2946 First Congregational Church 207-935-3227 Fryeburg Assembly of God 207-935-3129 Fryeburg New Church 207-935-3413 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 207-935-4245 Harrison Bolsters Mills United MethodistChurch 207-583-9024 Seventh-Day Adventist Church 207-583-6178 United Parish Congregational Church 207-583-4840 Lovell United Church of Christ 207-925-1321

Naples Cornerstone Gospel Church 207-693-6102 United Methodist Church 207-693-6594 Raymond Christ Chapel 207-655-5058 Lake Region Baptist Church 207-428-3637 Raymond Village Community Church 207-655-7749 Sebago Church of the Nazarene 207-787-3179 Sebago Center Community Church 207-787-2929 North Sebago United Methodist Church 207-787-3309 Waterford Waterford Congregational Church 207-583-6381 North Waterford Congregational Church 207-583-2655

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Advertising - Public Relations p. 71 Fairs & Festivals p. 73 Pest Control p. 76 Animal Services p. 71 Farms & Ranches p. 73 Photography p. 76 Antiques & Gift Shops p. 71 Financial Services p. 73 Portable Lavatories p. 76 Architects p. 71 Florists & Nurseries p. 73 Printing & Signs p. 76 Artisans & Galleries p. 71 Food Retailers p. 73 Publications & Media p. 76 Auto & Transportation Services p. 71 Funeral p. 74 Real Estate & Brokerage p. 76 B&Bs & Country Inns p. 71 Golf p. 74 Restaurants p. 77 Barbers & Hair Salons p. 72 Home & Building Supplies p. 74 Retail Cigar Lounges p. 77 Boating & Marinas p. 72 Home Building, Maintenance & Service p. 74 Sight Seeing - Cruise Boats p. 77 Book Stores & Office Supplies p. 72 Hospitals & Healthcare p. 74 Skiing & Snow Sports p. 77 Sports & Recreation p. 77 Camps & Campgrounds p. 72 Insurance p. 75 Theatres & Music Venues p. 77 Catering p. 72 Laundry - Dry Cleaning p. 75 Travel Agents p. 77 Clothing & Other Retail p. 72 Lawyers p. 75 Utilities & Industry p. 77 Computers & Information Technologies p. 72 Mind - Body - Spirit p. 75 Vacation & Cottage Rentals p. 77 Credit Card Processing p. 73 Motels & Resorts p. 75 Wedding - Travel & Lodging p. 78 Decorating p. 73 Moving & Storage p. 75 Wedding - Vendors p. 78 DJ Services p. 73 Museums p. 75 Wedding - Venues p. 78 Education & Libraries p. 73 Non-Profit Organizations p. 75 Winery p. 78 Employee Staffing p. 73 Party - Event Rental Supplies p. 76 Worship p. 78

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ANTIQUES & GIFT SHOPS www.gallery302.org 316 Portland Road ADVERTISING - PUBLIC pages 46, 52 Bridgton, ME 04009 RELATIONS Bridgton Arts & Crafts 207-647-4465 12 Depot Street Gene Bahr Wildlife Creations The Michael Mills Agency Bridgton, ME 04009 1306 Bridgton Road Water Works Car Wash Inc. 77 Smith Street 207-647-8781 Sebago, ME 04029 110 Portland Road Fryeburg, ME 04037 207-647-5238 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-256-8091 Harvest Gold Gallery www.genebahr.com 207-890-4084 www.themichaelmillsagency.com 1082 Main Street Harvest Gold Gallery Center Lovell, ME 04016 B & Bs & COUNTRY INNS ANIMAL SERVICES 1082 Main Street 207-925-6502 Center Lovell, ME 04016 A Landmark Inn Bridgton Veterinary Hospital www.harvestgoldgallery.com 207-925-6502 12 N. High Street 213 Harrison Road pages 43, 46 www.harvestgoldgallery.com Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 pages 43, 46 207-647-2000 207-647-8804 ARCHITECTS www.bridgtonvets.com Augustus Bove House Fish Street Design AUTO & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 11 Sebago Road Dog Watch of the Lakes Region 343 Fish Street Naples, ME 04055 131 Kansas Road Fryeburg, ME 04037 Lake Region Auto Supply 207-693-6365 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-697-2277 237 Portland Road www.naplesmaine.com 800-723-3647 www.fishstreetdesign.com Bridgton, ME 04009 www.dogwatchsystems.com page 22 207-647-8737 Bear Mountain Inn pages 30, 35 page 26 364 Waterford Road Mills Whitaker Architects Waterford, ME 04088 Harvest Hills Animal Shelter P.O. Box 201 Macdonald Motors 207-583-4404 1389 Bridgton Road N. Bridgton, ME 04057 456 Portland Road www.bearmtninn.com Fryeburg, ME 04037 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-4545 Bridgton House B&B 207-935-4358 www.millswhitaker.com 207-647-3304 www.harvesthills.org www.macdonaldmotors.com 6 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 203-314-3571 70 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 71 www.bridgtonhouse.com Fern Hill Farm Bed & The Old Saco Inn Camp Micah CATERING WebMarc Solutions 603-380-3086 Evergreen Credit Union-Naples FLORISTS & NURSERIES Breakfast 125 Old Saco Lane 156 Moose Cove Lodge Road 13 West Fryeburg Rd. www.preschoolroom.com 838 Roosevelt Trail at the Causeway 150 Wiley Road Fryeburg, ME 04037 Bridgton, ME 04009 Lake Region Caterers Inc. Fryeburg, ME 04037 Naples, ME 04055 Heart & Hand Inc.-Garden Center Naples, ME 04055 207-925-3737 207-647-8999 18 Kings Hill Road 603-455-5556 EMPLOYEE STAFFING 207-693-4222 109 Main Street 207-693-4320 www.oldsacoinn.com www.campmicah.com Naples, ME 04055 www.webmarcsolutions.com Bonney Staffing Center www.evergreencreditunion.org Brownfield, ME 04010 www.fernhillfarm.com page 21 207-787-3327 940 Roosevelt Trail #15 page 34 207-935-1125 Colonial Mast Campground www.lakeregioncaterers.com CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Windham, ME 04062 www.heartandhandlandscape.com Greenwood Manor Inn The Waterford Inne 207-892-2286 Hoenig & Hoenig, 1 Colonial Mast Road Accept Credit Cards Papa’s Floral & Gifts 52 Tolman Road 258 Chadbourne Road Naples, ME 04055 CLOTHING & OTHER RETAIL www.bonneystaffing.com A Financial Advisory Group of Ameri- Harrison, ME 04040 Waterford, ME 04088 50 Market St. 1A-127 prise Financial Services, Inc. 523 Main Street 207-693-6652 DownEast Engraving 207-583-4445 207-583-4037 S. Portland, ME 04106 FAIRS & FESTIVALS 240 Portland Rd. Fryeburg, ME 04037 www.colonialmast.com 1800 Roosevelt Trail www.greenwoodmanorinn.com www.waterfordinne.com 207-772-8737 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-935-7700 Naples, ME 04055 Fryeburg Fair page 20 pages 20, 24 taskerpaymentgateways.com 207-647-4161 www.papasfloral.com 207-693-7064 Fryeburg Fairgrounds BARBERS & HAIR SALONS www.ameripriseadvisors.com/david. Four Seasons Camping Area www.downeastengraving.com Encore Payment Systems Fryeburg, ME 04037 Warren’s Florist Inn at Long Lake a.barker 15 Lakehouse Road Barber of Bridgton 1741 Roosevelt Trail 1335 North High Street 207-935-3268 39 Depot Street 260 Main Street Naples, ME 04055 Firefly Boutique Bridgton, ME 04009 www.fryeburgfair.com Bridgton, ME 04009 Naples, ME 04055 JD Trefethen CPA, P.A. Bridgton, ME 207-693-6797 82 Main Street 207-210-9648 page 43 207-647-8441 207-693-6226 79 Watkins Shores Road 207-803-2245 Bridgton, ME 04009 www.warrensfloristmaine.com www.innatlonglake.com www.fourseasonscampingarea.com Casco, ME 04015 www.barberofbridgton.com 207-647-1149 RoyAl Technology Management, Maine Blues Festival 207-655-4500 Lamb’s Mill Inn Girl Scouts of America Camp Pon- www.fireflyshop.US LLC PO Box 548 FOOD RETAILERS www.yourfinancialteam.com 131 Lambs Mill Road Elegance Salon dicherry pages 43, 47 840 Roosevelt Trail Naples, ME 04055 Beech Hill Farm & Bison Ranch Naples, ME 04055 1 Depot Street 85 Camp Pondicherry Road N. Windham, ME 04062 207-333-2135 Mexicali Blues Jones & Matthews 630 Valley Road 207-693-6253 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-221-5198 www.mainebluesfestival.com 1338 Roosevelt Trail 472 Portland Rd. North Waterford, ME 04267 www.lambsmillinn.com 207-647-3799 www.GoRoyAlTech.com 207-772-1177 Raymond, ME 04071 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-583-2515 pages 34, 35 www.girlscoutsofmaine.org FARMS & RANCHES Noble House Inn 207-655-3901 DECORATING 207-647-3668 www.beechhillbison.com Crabtree’s Collection 81 Highland Road BOATING & MARINAS www.mexicaliblues.com JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood Lisa B’s Summerplace 703 Bridgton Rd. Little Mountain Store Bridgton, Me 04009 pages 19, 43 Key Bank-Bridgton Moose Landing Marina 104 Wildwood Road 268 Main St. Sebago, ME 04029 1387 North High Street 207-647-3733 232 Main Street 32 Moose Landing Trail Bridgton, ME 04009 Renys Bridgton, ME 04009 207-787-2730 Bridgton, ME 04009 www.NobleHouseInn.com Bridgton, ME 04009 Naples, ME 04055 207-647-3969 151 Main Street 802-249-8967 www.crabcoll.com 207-647-2442 pages 20, 54 207-647-3353 207-693-6264 www.kingwood.org Bridgton, ME 04009 www.lisabsummerplace.com www.key.com Five Fields Farm Market Basket Northern Pines Bed & Breakfast www.mooselandingmarina.com 1-800-639-1640 page 47 Lakeside Pines Campground 720 South Bridgton Rd. 50 Main Street 31 Big Pine Road pages 33, 40, 41, 60 www.renys.com McFadden CPA, P.A. 54 Lakeside Pines Road Bridgton, ME 04009 Harrison, ME 04040 Raymond, ME 04071 page 46 DJ SERVICES 316 Portland Rd. Mountainview Woodies Classic DJH Entertainment 207-647-2425 207-583-6126 207-655-7624 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 Boat Club 207-647-3935 COMPUTERS & INFORMA- 107 Wildwood Road fivefieldsfarms-cski.com 207-647-4600 page 50 Oxford House Inn & Restaurant Naples, ME 04055 www.lakesidepinescamping.com TION TECHNOLOGIES Bridgton, ME 04009 pages 32, 42 www.bridgtoncpa.com Morning Dew Natural Foods & Deli 548 Main Street 207-925-3142 207-420-7363 Budget Document Ledge Hill Farm 19 Sandy Creek Road Fryeburg, ME 04037 www.mountainviewwoodies.org Point Sebago Technology 26 Ledge Hill Road Mortgage Network Bridgton, ME 04009 207-935-3442 261 Point Sebago Road EDUCATION & LIBRARIES Songo River Queen II 251 Goddard Rd. Sweden, ME 04040 966 Roosevelt Trail 207-647-4003 www.oxfordhouseinn.com Casco, ME 04015 841 Roosevelt Trail Lewiston, ME 04240 Bridgton Academy 207-647-8038 Naples, ME 04055 www.morningdewnatural.com pages 21, 49, 51 207-655-3821 Naples, Me 04055 800-924-4229 11 Academy Lane 207-693-5500 pages 51, 52 www.pointsebago.com N. Bridgton, ME 04057 Pietree Orchard www.emmabodwell.com Pleasant Lake House Bed & Breakfast 207-693-6861 www.bdtme.com page 7, 20, 33 207-647-3322 803 Waterford Road Poland Spring Bottling Co. 1024 Meadow Road www.songoriverqueen.net EE Computer Services www.bridgtonacademy.org Sweden, ME 04040 Norway Savings Bank-Norway 123 Preservation Way Casco, ME 04015 pages 5, 33, 54 Vacationland Campground 39 Hattie Pike Rd. 207-647-9419 261 Maine St. Poland Springs, ME 04274 207-627-6975 233 Vacationland Road Norway, ME 04268 BOOK STORES & OFFICE Fryeburg, ME 04037 Bridgton Public Library wwwpietreeorchards.com 207-998-6405 www.pleasantlakehouse.com Harrison, ME 04040 207-743-7986 SUPPLIES 603-733-6451 1 Church Street pages 19, 42 www.nestlewatersnorthamerica.com 207-583-4953 Bridgton, ME 04009 www.norwaysavingsbank.com Pleasant View Too, B&B www.eecomputerservices.com Bridgton Books www.vacationlandcampground.com 207-647-2472 page 34 The Umbrella Factory d/b/a/ Tony’s 118 Sam Ingalls Road FINANCIAL SERVICES 140 Main Street Ms. C’s Computer Repair www.bridgton.lib.me.us Foodland Bridgton, Me 04009 Bridgton, Me 04009 Winona Camps 27 Zion Hill Rd. Chandel Associates Norway Savings Bank-Bridgton 639 Roosevelt Trail 207-647-9578 207-647-2122 35 Winona Road Bridgton, ME 04009 M.S.A.D. #61 & #72 Regional Adult 3 Elm Street 1 Harrison Road Naples, ME 04055 www.pleasantview2.com page 42 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-228-5279 and Community Education Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-693-3988 page 21 207-6473721 www.mscscomputerrepair.com 1437 Poland Spring Road 207-647-5711 207-647-3344 www.umbrellafactoryofmaine.com Casco, ME 04015 www.norwaysavingsbank.com Tarry-A-While Resort CAMPS & CAMPGROUNDS www.winonacamps.com page 2, 51, 79 RoyAl Technology Management, 207-627-4291 Diane Reo – State Farm Agent page 34 17 Tarry-A-While Road Camp Encore/Coda LLC www.crookedriver.maineadulted.org 1205 Eastman Road Village Tie Up Market & Deli Bridgton, ME 04009 Wyonegonic Camps 50 Encore Coda Lane 840 Roosevelt Trail N. Conway, NH 03860 TD Bank, NA 29 Main Street 207-647-2522 215 Wyonegonic Road Sweden, ME 04040 N. Windham, ME 04062 The Preschool Room, LLC 207-935-1500 176 Main Street Harrison, ME 04040 www.tarryawhileresort.com Denmark, ME 04022 207-647-3947 207-452-2051 207-221-5198 637 Main Street www.dianereo.com Bridgton, ME 04009 207-583-4266 page 20 207-647-5884 www.encore-coda.com www.wyonegonic.com www.GoRoyAlTech.com Fryeburg, ME 04037 www.villagetieup.com www.tdbank.com page 51 72 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 73 FUNERAL Hayes True Value Hardware & Just Galen L. Burke New England Electric/C & R Caron., Bridgton Hospital Diane Reo – State Farm Agent MOTELS & RESORTS MOVING & STORAGE Ask Rental 5 Mechanic Street Inc. 10 Hospital Dr. 1205 Eastman Road Chandler Funeral Homes and Cre- 204 Portland Road Bridgton, ME 04009 129 Sebago Road Bridgton, ME 04009 N. Conway, NH 03860 A Landmark on the Lake Motel & Mountain Mini Self Storage, LLC mation Service Bridgton, Me 04009 207-239-9665 Naples, ME 04055 207-647-6000 207-935-1500 Resort 408 Harrison Road 8 Elm Street 207-647-3342 207-693-6055 www.bridgtonhospital.org www.dianereo.com 12 North High Street Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2261 pages 25, 27 Hatch Excavation Inc. pages 6, 19. 34 207-743-8402 65 Wayside Avenue Paul’s Handy-Man Services, Inc. Oberg Insurance & Real Estate 207-647-2000 www.mmstorage.com www.chandlerfunerals.com Connecting Companions Agency, Inc. HOME BUILDING, MAINTE- Bridgton, ME 04009 515 S. Bridgton Road Alyssa’s Motel on Thomas Pond page 33 207-647-2171 Bridgton, ME 04009 49 Willis Park Road 132 Main Street MUSEUMS NANCE & SERVICE Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 11 Roosevelt Trail www.hatchexcavation.com 207-647-2434 Bridgton Historical Society GOLF 207-647-2149 207-647-5551 Casco, ME 04015 A+ Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 5 Gibbs Avenue www.connectingcompanions.com www.obergrealestate.com 207-655-2223 Bridgton Highlands Country Club 209 Portland Road Heart & Hand Inc. - Landscaping Seymour Construction Bridgton, ME 04009 pages 34, 55 www.alyssasmotel.com 379 Highland Road Bridgton, ME 04009 109 Main Street 2 Elm St. Home Health Visiting Nurses 207-647-3699 207-647-2029 Brownfield, ME 04010 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 15 Industrial Park Road LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING Grady’s West Shore Motel www.bridgtonhistory.org 207-647-5218 www.bridgtonservicecenter.com 207-935-1125 207-647-5535 Saco, ME 04072 177 N. High Street Maine Antique Bottle and www.bridgtonhighlands.com pages 24, 32 www.hearthandlandscape.com www.seymour-construction.com 207-284-4566 Squeaky Clean Laundry Bridgton, ME 04009 Glass Museum pages 32, 42 www.homehealth.org 4 Maple Street 207-803-2046 Chapman’s Lawn & Yard Works Hutch’s Property and Tree, LLC WAM Alarm Systems Bridgton, ME 04009 www.gradysmotel.synasite.com 23 Naples Green Naples Golf and Country Club 814 S. High Street 211 Main Street 73 Luck Grove JC Mobility Solutions, LLC 207-647-9372 Naples, ME 04055 136 Sebago Rd. Bridgton, ME 04009 Lovell, ME 04051 Bridgton, ME 04009 23-B Roosevelt Trail pages 24, 35 Highland Lake Resort 207-939-0205 Naples, ME 04055 207-647-5255 207-233-6955 207-647-2323 Casco, ME 04015 115 N. High Street Rufus Porter Museum 207-693-6424 www.hutchspropertyand tree.co.nr pages 24, 25 207-655-2000 LAWYERS Bridgton, ME 04009 67 N. High Street www.naplesgolfcourse.com Creative Ceramic & Marble www.jcmobility.com Hastings Law Office, P.A. 207-647-5301 67 Portland Road Irish Well Drilling Whit Builders of Maine 376 Main Street www.highlandlakeresort.com Bridgton, ME 04009 Point Sebago Golf Course Bridgton, ME 04009 43 Taylor Rd 5 Otter Pond Road Mountain View Dentistry Fryeburg, ME 04037 pages 20, 54 207-647-2828 261 Point Sebago Road 207-647-5025 Sebago, ME 04029 Bridgton, ME 04009 42 Highland Road 207-935-2061 www.rufusportermuseum.org Casco, ME 04015 www.creativeceramicandmarble.com 207-647-2520 207-803-2233 Bridgton, ME 04009 www.hastings-law.com Pleasant Mountain Inn pages 35, 42 207-655-3821 207-647-3628 656 North High Street Scribner’s Mill Preservation www.pointsebago.com/golf/golf.html Dead River Company Jones Appliance Service & Repair, www.mountainviewdentistrymaine. Jeffrey A. Schwartz, LLC, PA Bridgton, ME 04009 Worster Rubbish 244 Scribner Mill Road pages 7, 20, 33 161 Portland Road LLC com 82 Main Street, Ste. 5B 207-647-4505 14 Vacationland Road Harrison, ME 04040 pages 13, 34 Bridgton, ME 04009 www.pleasantmountaininn.com Saco Valley Sports Center-Candle- Bridgton, ME 04009 31 Portland Road Harrison, ME 04040 603-583-2984 207-647-2882 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-712-6066 pin Bowling & Virtual Golf 207-583-6914 Premier Physical Therapy www.millcreekattorney.com Point Sebago Resort www.scribnersmill.org 95 Pine Street www.deadriver.com 207-595-4020 261 Point Sebago Road page 29 www.jonesapplianceserviceand 316 Portland Road Fryeburg, ME 04037 HOSPITALS & HEALTHCARE Bridgton, ME 04009 Michael G. Friedman, Esq. P.A. Casco, ME 04015 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZA- 207-935-3777 repair.com 207-647-2727 132 Main Street 207-655-3821 TIONS www.sacovalleysportscenter.com Down To Earth Excavation Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Bridgton, ME 04009 www.pointsebago.com www.premierpt.biz American Red Cross Blood Services pages 33, 42 6 Ingalls Road Lakes Region Firewood Sales 15 Strawberry Avenue 207-647-8360 pages 7, 20, 33 524 Forest Avenue Bridgton, ME 04009 1076 Meadow Road Lewiston, ME 04240 Tri-County Mental Health Portland, ME 04101 Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf 207-647-3270 Casco, ME 04015 207-777-7740 32 North High Street Russell Boisvert Law Office Punkin Valley Motel 207-775-2367 15 Steamboat Landing 207-998-3023 www.ahch.org Bridgton, ME 04009 472 Portland Road 1270 North High Street Douglass Construction www.redcross.org Naples, ME 04055 page 34 207-783-4663 X 158 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 204-693-6782 597 Sweden Rd Main Eco Homes 207-647-3332 207-647-2784 www.tcmhs.org Bridgton Community Center www.steamboatlandingminigolf.com Bridgton, ME 04009 171 Portland Road Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA www.punkinvalley.com 15 Depot Street 207-647-3732 Bridgton, ME 04009 171-B Portland Rd. Women in Balance The Law Offices of Gregory Braun Bridgton, ME 04009 HOME & BUILDING SUPPLIES www.douglassconstruction-me.com 207-647-3883 Bridgton, ME 04009 82 Main Street Suite 4 306 East Main Street Romah Motor Inn 207-647-3116 page 24, 26 www.maineecohomes.com 207-647-4125 Bridgton, ME 04009 Denmark, ME 04022 310 Roosevelt Trail Brill Lumber Co. 207-452-3013 Naples, ME 04055 pages 11, 25 www.bdhc.me 207-803-2292 Bridgton Economic Development 159 Harrison Rd. www.gregorybraunlawoffice.com 207-693-6690 Downeast Energy Corporation Bridgton ME, 04009 48 Bullring Road McHatton’s Water Out of Southern Bridgton Eye Care INSURANCE www.romahmotorinn.com 207-647-3776 MIND - BODY - SPIRIT PO Box 130 Denmark, ME 04022 Maine, Inc. 59 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 page 24, 25 207-452-2151 5 Otter Pond Road Unit 1 Bridgton, ME 04009 Ace Insurance Agency, Inc. Tarry-A-While Resort 43 E. Main Street Tai Chi Maine 17 Tarry-A-While Road www.bridgtonedc.com www.downeastenergy.com Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2030 Everlast Roofing, Inc. Denmark, ME 04022 Bridgton Town Hall Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton Lions Club 24 J.R. Mains Drive 800-850-2822 www.bridgtoneyecare.com 207-452-2411 26 North High Street 207-647-2522 Dyer Excavation & Septic Services Bridgton Community Center Bridgton, ME 04009 www.watersoutmaine.com page 34 www.aceinsurance.biz Bridgton, ME 04009 www.tarryawhileresort.com 722 Norway Road 15 Depot Street 207-647-5500 www.taichiinmaine.com page 20 www.everlastroofing.com Harrison, ME 04040 McIver Electrical Contracting, Inc. Bridgton Health & Residential Care Chalmers Agency Bridgton, ME 04009 page 32 207-583-4546 221 Portland Road Center 100 Main Street Taoist Tai Chi Society The Midway Country Lodging Bridgton Recreation Advancement Bridgton, ME 04009 186 Portland Road Bridgton, ME 04009 41 Depot Street 712 S. Hiram Road Group (BRAG) Hancock Lumber Co. First Impressions Cleaning, Inc. 207-647-3664 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-3311 Bridgton, ME 04009 Cornish, ME 04020 456 Portland Road 116 Portland Road 9 Moose Pond Road www.mciverelectric.com 207-647-8821 www.chalmers-ins.com 207-647-8142 207-625-8835 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 www.newengland.usa.taoist.org www.mainemidwaylodging.com 207-647-8333 207-647-5096 207-653-7676 www.hancocklumber.com page 24 www.todaysbrag.com page 25, 26 74 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 75 Casco Fire Association Peoples Regional Opportunity Pro- PRINTING AND SIGNS Lake Region Television Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Ken’s Kove SKIING & SNOW SPORTS THEATRES & MUSIC PO Box 183 gram (PROP) 3 Chase Street Properties 7 Main Street VENUES Casco, ME 04015 73 Deering Street About Time Graphics Bridgton, ME 04009 692 Roosevelt Trail Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile 207-627-4181 Portland, ME 04101 8 Depot Street, Suite 1 207-647-8044 Naples, ME 04055 207-647-3867 Club Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center www.cascodays.com 207-553-5872 Bridgton, ME 04009 ww.lakeregiontv.org 207-693-7000 PO Box 564 156 Deertrees Road www.communitiessupportinghealth.org 207-647-5215 www.lakesproperties.com McDonald’s of Bridgton Bridgton, ME 04009 Harrison, ME 04040 County Of Cumberland www.abouttimegraphics.com Lakes Region Weekly pages 54, 55 5 Lumberyard Drive 207-647-5255 207-583-6747 142 Federal Street Rotary Club of Bridgton-lake Re- 840 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 www.bridgtoneasyriders.com www.deertreestheatre.org Portland, ME 04101 gion Bridgton Printery Westbrook, ME 04098 Krainin Real Estate 1539 Roosevelt Trail 518-572-5000 Northeast Snowmobile Rentals 207-871-8380 Meets at Bridgton Alliance Church 190 Portland Road 207-854-2577 page 53 Denmark Arts Center www.cumberlandcounty.org Rt. 117 Bridgton, ME 04009 www.keepmecurrent.com/lakes_re- Raymond, ME 04071 532 Main Street 50 W. Main Street, Rte 160 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-8182 gion_weekly 207-655-3811 Morning Glory Diner, Inc Fryeburg, ME 04037 Denmark, ME 04022 Department of Economic & Com- www.lakeregionrotary.org www.krainin.com 207-935-1220 munity Development www.theprinteryinc.com Mainebiz pages 54, 55 78 Portland Road www.northeastsnowmobile.com 207-452-3638 2 Main Street, Suite 209 The Ham Charitable Foundation page 33 2 Cotton Street 3rd Floor Bridgton, ME 04009 page 33 www.denmarkarts.org Topsham, ME 04086 PO Box 2853 Portland, ME 04101 Lopez Properties 207-647-9606 Cardinal Printing Company, Inc. Bridgton, ME 04009 page 50 Shawnee Peak Ski Area Magic Lantern Movie Theatre 207-837-6184 N. Conway, NH 03860 33 E. Main Street 207-761-8379 9 Depot Street 603-356-3389 www.mainebiz.biz 603-479-9095 119 Mountain Road Evergreen Credit Union-Naples Denmark, ME 04022 Oxford House Inn & Restaurant Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 838 Roosevelt Trail The Summer Camp 207-452-2931 Mt. Washington Radio & Gramo- Oberg Insurance & Real Estate 548 Main Street 207-647-8444 207-647-9326 Naples, ME 04055 8 Church Street www.cardinalprintinginc.com phone Agency Inc. Fryeburg, ME 04037 www.shawneepeak.com www.magiclanternmovies.com 207-693-4222 Bridgton, ME 04009 Settlers Green 132 Main Street 207-935-3442 pages 16, 33 www.evergreencreditunion.org 207-647-5278 Maine Street Graphics, Inc. 2 Common Court, Unit A30 Bridgton, ME 04009 www.oxfordhouseinn.com Stone Mountain Arts Center www.thesummercamp.org 170 Main Street North Conway, NH 03860 207-647-5551 pages 49, 51 Western Maine Youth Hockey 695 Dugway Road Fryeburg Business Association Bridgton, ME 04009 www.wmwv.com www.obergrealestate.com P.O. Box 516 Brownfield, ME 04010 PO Box 654 Western Maine Economic Develop- 207-647-5115 pages 34, 55 Punkin Valley Restaurant Bridgton, ME 04009 207-935-4747 Fryeburg, ME 04037 ment Council The Bridgton News 207-841-9391 www.mainestreetgraphics.com Point Sebago 1270 North High Street www.stonemountainartscenter.com www.fryeburgbusiness.com 15-17 Market Square 118 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 wmyh.goaline.ca Muddy River Signs 261 Point Sebago Road page 35 S. Paris, ME 04281 Bridgton, ME 04009 Casco, ME 04015 207-647-2784 TRAVEL AGENTS 80 Portland Road SPORTS & RECREATION 207-739-6545 207-647-8166 207-655-3821 www.punkinvalley.com Good Neighbors, Inc. www.wmedc.org Bridgton, ME 04009 www.bridgton.com Cry of the Loon Travel Inc. 119 Sandy Creek Road www.pointsebago.com Loon Echo Land Trust 56 Spencers Point 207-647-3011 pages 7, 20, 33 Ricky’s Diner 8 Depot Street, Suite 4 Bridgton, ME 04009 PARTY-EVENT RENTAL Travel MAINE 257 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-8244 SUPPLIES Type A Typeset 120 Tillson Ave. Suite 210 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-3878 RESTAURANTS Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-4352 www.goodneighborsinc.com 34 Green Street Rockland, ME 04841 207-647-2499 www.cryoftheloontravel.com A+ Party Rental Bridgton, ME 04009 207-713-7533 Beth’s Kitchen Café www.lelt.org Lakes Environmental Assoc. 10 Washington Avenue pages 51, 52 page 32 207-671-6801 www.gotravelmaine.com 82 Main Street UTILITIES & INDUSTRY 230 Main Street Scarborough, ME 04074 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-883-4472 Turner Publishing Ruby Food Saco Valley Sports Center-Candle- Central Maine Power PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA 207-647-5211 207-647-8580 www.apluspartyrentalme.com 5 Fern Street 160 Main Street pin Bowling & Virtual Golf 133 Portland Road www.bethskitchencafe.com Bridgton, ME 04009 95 Pine Street www.mainelakes.org Activities Guide of Maine Turner, ME 04282 pages 50, 52 Bridgton, ME 04009 page 32 PEST CONTROL P.O. Box 6135 207-225-2076 207-647-8890 Fryeburg, ME 04037 800-750-4000 207-935-3777 Falmouth, ME 04105 www.turnerpublishing.net Black Horse Tavern www.cmpco.com Lakeside Garden Club Presidential Pest Control Subway www.sacovalleysportscenter.com 207-671-7230 26 Portland Road Bridgton, ME 04009 693 Sixth Avenue West Coast Maine Magazine Bridgton, ME 04009 292 Main Street pages 33, 42 Berlin, NH 03570 www.activitymaine.com Hunting Dearborn, Inc. page 32 272 Pikes Hill 207-647-5300 Bridgton, ME 04009 6 Dearborn Drive 603-752-7004 Norway, ME 04268 www.theblackhorsetavern.com 207-647-5375 Sportshaus Ski & Sport Landmark Human Resources, Inc. www.prespest.com Discover Maine Magazine 103 Main Street Fryeburg, ME 04037 10 Exchange Street 207-743-8616 207-935-2171 628 Harrison Road page 25 www.westcoastmaine.com Bridgton House of Pizza RETAIL CIGAR LOUNGES Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 Portland, ME 04101 256 Main Street 207-647-5100 www.dearbornprecision.com 207-647-8396 PHOTOGRAPHY 800-753-8684 William Perry Cigar Lounge www.sportshausski.com REAL ESTATE & Bridgton, ME 04009 Moulton Construction, LLC. www.discovermainemagazine.com BROKERAGE 207-647-3266 32 Main Street page 17 Loon Echo Land Trust Molly Breton Photography Bridgton, ME 04009 66 Old Waterford Road 8 Depot Street 6 Washington Court J W Publishing At The Lakes Real Estate Campfire Grille 207-221-2645 SunSports+ Lovell, ME 04051 Naples, ME 04055 Bridgton, ME 04009 50 Dawes Hill Road 171 Portland Road 656 North High Street pages 3, 46 894 Roosevelt Trail 207-925-2025 207-647-4352 207-619-2121 Harrison, ME 04040 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 Naples, ME 04055 www.mollybretonphotography,com www.lelt.org 207-671-7595 207-647-5371 207-803-2255 SIGHTSEEING - CRUISE 207-693-3867 VACATION & COTTAGE page 32 www.mainelakes.com www.thecampfiregrille.com BOATS www.sunsportsme.com RENTALS PORTABLE LAVATORIES Lake Living Magazine pages 11, 54 page 48 Oxford Hills SCORE Unc’l Lunkers Bait & Tackle A Landmark Cottage & Home Rentals D & D’s Necessary Rooms 625 Rocky Knoll Road Songo River Queen, II 2 Market Square Chalmers Agency Four Season’s Lunch 6 Gage Street 12 North High Street 47 West View Drive Denmark, ME 04022 841 Roosevelt Trail South Paris, ME 04281 100 Main Street Counter & Variety Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 Fryeburg, ME 04037 207-452-8005 Naples, ME 04055 207-743-0499 Bridgton, ME 04009 256 Sebago Road 207-647-8100 207-935-2222 www.lakelivingmaine.com 207-693-6861 207-647-2000 www.oxfordhills.score.org 207-647-3311 Sebago, ME 04029 www.unc-l-lunkers.com 207-787-3666 ww.songoriverqueen.net www.chalmers-ins.com pages 5, 33, 54 76 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 77 All Moosed Home Meade’s Cottages LLC Pleasant Mountain Inn Noble House Inn 66 Moose Pond Drive 57 Meade Lane 656 North High Street 81 Highland Road Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 845-635-1101 207-647-2262 207-647-4505 207-647-3733 www.allmoosedhome.com page 22 www.pleasantmountaininn.com www.NobleHouseInn.com pages 20, 54 Brookline Cottages Merryfield Cove Cottages Point Sebago 19 Gallinari Way 170 Highland Road 261 Point Sebago Road Songo River Queen II Casco, ME 04015 Bridgton, Me 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 841 Roosevelt Trail 207-647-2847 207-655-3821 Naples, ME 04055 207-647-2515 www.pointsebago.com/groups/wed6 pages 20, 21 www.merryfieldcove.com 207-693-6861 page 22 pages 7, 20, 33 www.songoriverqueen.net pagse 5, 33, 54 Country Road Cottages Point Sebago Shawnee Peak Ski Area Elm House Road 261 Point Sebago Resort 119 Mountain Road WINERY Naples, Me 04055 Casco, ME 04015 Bridgton, ME 04009 207-693-3338 207-655-3821 207-647-8444 Blacksmith Winery 207-653-6336 www.pointsebago.com www.shawneepeak.com 967 Quaker Ridge Road page 22 pages 7, 20, 33 pages 16, 33 South Casco, ME 04077 207-655-3292 Crystal Cottage Sebago Lake Cottages WEDDING - VENDORS www.blacksmithwinery.com 22 Crystal Lake Shores 774 Sebago Road (Rt. 114) Harvest Gold Gallery Harrison, Me 04040 Sebago, ME 04029 1082 Main Street WORSHIP 978-468-4337 207-787-3211 Center Lovell, ME 04016 Bridgton Alliance Church www.sebagolakecottages.net www.zoe-design.com/sunset_cot- 207-925-6502 368 Harrison Road pages 20, 22 tage www.harvestgoldgallery.com Bridgton, ME 04009 pages 43, 46 Fitton Cottages Westwood Cottages 207-647-2027 www.bridgtonalliancechurch.org 7 Fitton Lane Westwood Cottage Drive Lake Region Caterers, Inc. page 52 Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 18 King Hill Road 207-787-2331 207-647-2300 Naples, ME 04055 First Congregational Church, UCC www.westwoodcottages.net www.fittoncottages.com 207-787-3327 33 South High Street pages 21, 24 www.lakeregioncaterers.com Bridgton, ME 04009 Happiness Is 207-647-3936 391 Cape Monday Road Winter Sport Condo Noble House Inn 18 Brewster Circle www.bridgtonnucc.org Harrison, ME 04040 81 Highland Road Bridgton, ME 04009 Bridgton, ME 04009 page 52 207-583-4095 508-540-6543 207-647-3733 Grace Christian Church Hillside Cabins on Long Lake www.NobleHouseInn.com WEDDING – TRAVEL AND 11 Pinhook Road Elms Way off Rt. 35 pages 20, 54 LODGING Bridgton, ME 04009 Harrison, Me 04040 Papa’s Floral & Gifts 207-647-2496 207-583-4545 Bear Mountain Inn 523 Main Street www.grace-christian-church-me- www.hillsidecabins.us 364 Waterford Road Fryeburg, ME 04037 com page 22 Waterford, ME 04088 207-935-7700 page 52 207-583-4404 www.papasfloral.com Krainin Real Estate-Vacation Rentals www.bearmtninn.com Pleasant Mountain Presbyterian 1539 Roosevelt Trail Walter Bannon - Musician - Singer/ Church Raymond, ME 04071 Greenwood Manor Inn Performer 30 North High Street 207-655-3811 52 Toleman Road 33 Pinhook Road Bridgton, ME 04009 www.kranin.com Harrison, ME 04040 Bridgton, ME 207-647-9009 pages 54, 55 207-583-4445 207-939-0205 www.pmopc.org www.greenwoodmanorinn.com St. Joseph Church Loft House page 20 WEDDING - VENUES 225 South High Street Inn at Long Lake Bear Mountain Inn Bridgton, ME 04009 22 Norman Lane 364 Waterford Road Bridgton, ME 04009 15 Lakehouse Road 207-647-2334 Naples, ME 04055 Waterford, ME 04088 207-647-4014 207-583-4404 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church www.thelofthouse.net 207-693-6226 www.innatlonglake.com www.bearmtninn.com 42 Sweden Road (Rt. 93) Bridgton, ME 04009 Maine Lakeside Getaways Noble House Inn Greenwood Manor Inn 207-647-8549 12 Hawk Ridge Road 81 Highland Road 52 Tolman Road www.stpetersbridgton.org Harrison, ME 04040 Bridgton, ME 04009 Harrison, ME 04040 207-647-4000 207-647-3733 207-583-4445 www.mainlakesidegetaways.com www.NobleHouseInn.com www.greenwoodmanorinn.com pages 20, 54 78 www.mainelakeschamber.com 2013 Area Guide 79 80 www.mainelakeschamber.com