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Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Welcome to the Lakes How to Use This Guide Each of the thirteen towns of the Lakes Region Region! our Chamber serves is unique in what it has Discover the magic of the Lakes Region. We to offer, and we encourage you to visit their are a four-season destination with something websites when available. On page 50 of this for everyone. Enjoy water sports in the spring guide we’ve provided phone numbers and and summer, snow and ice sports in the winter basic information for each town that we trust and beautiful foliage in the fall. In any season will serve as a useful reference tool for you. the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region area offers you the facilities to enjoy a myriad of recre- A calendar of events for 2008 is included on ational opportunities. pages 16 & 17. We hope you’ll take note of our many events and activities and plan to If you are looking for a relaxing retreat, you’ve join us for any or all of them. You can also get come to the right place. The air is clean, the up-to-the-minute information on what’s going in water pure, the woods inspiring, the sights our region on by visiting our Chamber website breathtaking and the night sky bright with mil- at www.mainelakeschamber.com. lions of stars. Whether you choose to vacation, On pages 52 through 54 you will find a direc- work or move to the Lakes Region, you’ll be Photos this page: © Ethan McNerney [email protected] happy you did. tory of Chamber members organized by their area of service. Their listing will also direct you In addition to the beauty of our area, it’s the to the page or pages that include their ad. communities that really make it special. The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region consists of thir- Finally, we are pleased to partner with Lakes teen villages and small towns. Each community Environmental Association to bring you the is host to many annual events that are fun for regional map on pages 28 & 29. This newly the whole family. Unique small businesses, a revised map has been expanded to include vibrant artistic community and a diverse group the entire Lakes Region and is both easy to of people combine to make it a place where read and accurate. you will want to stay--for a week, a year or a lifetime. Shop in our antique and specialty We hope you’ll find our 2008 Greater Bridg- shops, indulge in our restaurants’ cuisines ton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce ranging form different ethnic specialties to Guide a useful tool, whether you’re visiting boat accessible dining and sleep in our ac- the region or live here year round. Be sure to commodations designed to meet every need visit the Chamber Information Center if you from campgrounds and family resorts to small need further details or want to fine tune your motels, quaint bed and breakfasts and quiet search. You can also reach us by phone at cabin settings. 207-647-3472.

The Lakes Region offers a high quality of life. The 2008 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Visitors to our area have come for generations Area Guide is one piece of a multi-faceted to enjoy a recreational haven during any sea- commitment to provide locals and tourists the son, creating memories that last a lifetime. best information available. We work to meet this goal by hosting an Information Center that This guide and the Chamber are important is open six days per week all year, and seven assets for local residents as well. We can help in the summer. This schedule speaks to the you to find reputable businesses to meet your community’s commitment to you, the visitor. We every need. We have information on upcoming staff the center with staff and volunteers who events, volunteer opportunities and the school like working with you; are knowledgeable; are systems. We are eager to hear how we can problem-solvers and offer years of experience. continue to be a collaborative partner in the We send out regular communications through thirteen towns of this Chamber. Please stop in email, press releases, and regular mail to and share your ideas with us. respond to requests from visitors. The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Thank you for your interest in the Lakes Region. Area Guide is that extra piece that allows you You can learn more about our region and get Serving the towns of Bridgton, Brownfield, to know us through pictures, words and infor- up-to-the minute information by visiting our Casco, Denmark, Fryeburg, Harrison, mation. We thank you for visiting and hope website at www.mainelakeschamber.com or Lovell, Naples, Raymond, Sebago, Stow, you will return again and again! Sweden, Waterford calling our Information Center at 207-647- 3472. Thinking of moving here, planning a This is the official publication of the Many thanks to this year’s Area Guide Com- wedding or vacation? Contact us and we can Greater Bridgton Lakes Region mittee including Laurie LaMountain (design), send you the information needed to make your Chamber of Commerce Jon Whitney (sales), Leigh Hayes (editorial), decision. We look forward to serving you. 101 Portland Road, P.O. Box 236 Janet Ver Planck (Chamber Office) and Betty Bridgton, Maine 04009 Haubert (Chamber Office). 207-647-3472 • Fax: 207-647-8372 www.mainelakeschamber.com e-mail: [email protected] 2008 Area Guide Who willGritty get McDuff’s Brewing yourCompany vote? D. L. Geary’s Brewing Company Peak Organic Brewing Company Stone Coast Brewing Company Smuttynose Brewing Company Casco Bay Brewing Company Allagash Brewing Company Andrew’s Brewing Company Shipyard Brewing Company Sea Dog Brewing Company Atlantic Brewing Company Sebago Brewing Company Blacksmiths Winery Oak Pond Brewery Black Bear Brewery Woodchuck Brewing Harpoon Brewery Bray’s Brew Pub 20072008 Lakes Brew Fest September 27th 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Point Sebago Resort, Casco For tickets: 207-647-3472 or visit our website

Table of Contents Welcome to the Lakes Region!...... 5 2008 Brew Fest...... 6 Live, Work, Learn & Play in the Lakes Region..... 9-13 Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, Beaches...... 14 Accommodations...... 15 Calendar of Events...... 16&17 Country Inns and B&Bs...... 18-20 Cottages/Homes...... 20-21 Campgrounds...... 21 Home Owner Supplies & Services...... 22-25 Health Care...... 26-30 20072008 Lakes Brew Fest Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Area Map...... 28-29 The Outdoors...... 30-31 September 27th Boat Launches...... 31 Lakes Biathlon...... 32 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gems in the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region...... 31 Insurance/Real Estate...... 35-38 Professional Services...... 38-42 Point Sebago Resort, Casco 2008 Maine Blues Festival...... 40 For tickets: Specialty Shops...... 43-45 Restaurants & Specialty Food Shops...... 46-48 Entertainment/Cultural...... 47-49 Information on Our Towns...... 50 207-647-3472 Libraries/Churches...... 31 or visit our website Advertiser & Member Directory...... 52-54

Cover photo montage: © Ethan McNerney [email protected] www.LakesBrewFest.com 2008 Area Guide We LOVE Winter in the Lakes Region

North West Division Maine State Ice Sculpting Championship Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Cham- Monday January 21, 2008 ber Of Commerce Lakes Biathlon Winner goes to the Maine “Melt My Heart” Sunday January 20, 2008 state championship and winner goes to US Races at Five Fields Farm, Bridgton Championships First Biathlon in southern Maine in over 30 www.mainesnowandice.com years. Open to the public and skilled competitors. Clinics offered. Naples 9th Annual Winter Carnival www.mushersbowl.com 2 Full days of winter fun on Long Lake February 16-17, 2007 Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival Naples, Maine Friday January 18-Sunday January 27 www.muddyriversnoseekers.org/9th_An- Mushers Bowl at Five Fields Farm, Bridgton nual_Naples_Winter.doc Mushers Bowl is ISDRA sanctioned event with Dan Allen at 207-693-6832 or 207-318- competitors from throughout the USA. Events 6965 include Sled Dog and Skijorring. Winter Carnival is a good old fashion event Sebago Lake Rotary Ice Derby and throughout Bridgton with great food, outdoor Maine Winter Fest activities and competitions and many parts of February 22-24, 2008Point Sebago Resort Bridgton opening their door to you. Now a www.icefishingderby.com/ 9 day event. www.pointsebago.com/resort/mainewinter- www.mushersbowl.com fest.html THE FREEDOM CAFÉ & MURRAY’S GENERAL STORE

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Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Live, Work, Learn & Play...Enjoy the Lakes Region in Every Way Photo: © Joe Beecher beecherphoto.com

he Greater Bridgton Lakes Special events include the Mushers’ Bowl, three historic museums, an active recreation Winter Carnival, Big Night Celebration, July program for all ages and two playgrounds Region consists of small com- 4th concert, fireworks, road race and pa- are all part of Casco. munities, each lending its rade, Rowing Regatta, Art in the Park Show, Woodworkers and Artisans Show, seasonal Special events include a holiday celebration, own unique style to the overall Farmers’ Market, a Festival of Lights and craft Maine Maple Sunday, Casco Days, Brewers area. Though our charming towns fairs throughout the year. Fest, Public Safety Days, the Reindeer Auction T and the Annual Casco Public Library Tea. and classic New England villages About 4,900 year-round residents live in this 68 square-mile town. Educational opportuni- About 3,500 year-round residents call this are small, we have all the services ties abound from pre-school through Senior 32 square-mile town home. Many of them you may need. We take your fun, College. Organizations include 4-H, Scouts, are involved in planning the special events, Rotary, Lion’s Club, PTA, Easy Riders Snow- plus 4-H, Scouts, Sunshine Club, Vendredi relaxation and business seriously, mobile Club, Lake Region ATV Club, Pleasant Club, Crooked River Snowmobile Club, Lake so check us out. Mountain Ski Club, Bridgton Astronomy Club, Region ATV Club, Raymond-Casco Historical Bridgton Historical Society, Red Hat Society, Society and other clubs and organizations. Lakeside Garden Club, antique bottles, bridge Kindergartners-third graders attend Songo club and more. A diverse business community Locks School in next-door Naples. They re- Bridgton includes education, health, automotive, retail turn to Casco for grades 4-6, then go back “The Maine Place for All Seasons.” As the shops, restaurants, golfing, skiing, boating, to Naples for middle, high and vocational hub of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region antiques, craft and gift shops, realty and schools. Alternative education programs also area, Bridgton is located approximately 35 insurance, art galleries, construction and exist. Sawmills, construction, summer camps, miles west of Portland and 20 miles east of excavation, light manufacturing, tourism and tourism and many small businesses including North Conway, N.H. on Route 302. The town the service industry. crafts, gifts, antiques, machine shops, resorts, a is home to a drive-in movie theater, hiking winery, art gallery and a variety of other retail and nature trails, community center, hospital, and service businesses fuel the economy. senior meals, four free public beaches and boat launches, Shawnee Peak Ski Area, two Casco ice arenas, three museums, artists’ studios The village of Casco is less than an hour from and art galleries, five children’s playgrounds, the Maine coast or the White Mountains. Quiet Naples a country club, an active recreation program sanctuaries, a heron rookery, Point Sebago Re- The “heart” of the Lakes Region. Naples Vil- and many special events. sort, Sebago Lake State Park swimming area, lage is easily accessible on Route 302. At a dance studio, senior meals, horseback rides, the eastern end of the Causeway, a swinging

2008 Area Guide bridge spans Chute River, the shortest river in between including florist, retail and specialty an archeological site, two outdoor ice skating the area and the connection between Long shops provide services and jobs in Raymond. areas, a country club, two playgrounds, miles Lake and Brandy Pond. Rides on the Songo of trails on the snowmobile route, a multi- River Queen Paddleboat, six campgrounds, generational recreation department and an several residential summer camps, an indoor active arts and culture community including swimming pool, library programs for all ages, Harrison the Priscilla Bond Gallery, Lovell Arts Center, a women’s football league, the Naples Com- The Brick Church for the Performing Arts and munity Arena for ice skating and roller blading, Harvest Gold Gallery. a walking program at the high school, mail boat and seaplane rides, golf and a seasonal Special events include the Monthly Speaker farmers’ market are part of what make Naples Program at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial unique. Library, Old Home Days activities, the annual Arts and Artisans Craft Show at the New Special events include a Winter Carnival, Suncook School, the Lovell Lion’s Club auction, Memorial Day Parade, Blues Festival, Classic Tore de Lovell, Gasping Gobbler 5k run/walk, Antique Wooden Boat Show, July 4th Parade Annual antiques show and sale at the Kimball and Fireworks, Naples Main Street at Christ- Stanford House, and the Dave Mason/Kezar mas and several holiday craft fairs. Lake Tennis Tournament.

Home to about 3,300 people, Naples covers “The Friendly Village.” Harrison is located on About 975 people live in the 43 square miles 36 square miles. Clubs and organizations Route 117 at the northern end of Long Lake. of Lovell, Center Lovell and North Lovell. Clubs include the Lion’s Club, Sebago Lake Anglers Art and culture are very much alive in Har- and organizations such as the Ladies Circle, Association, Naples Historical Society and rison due to Baked Bean Recording Studio, Scouts, Lion’s Club, PTA, Lovell Historical Soci- Naples Business Association. Songo Locks Deertrees Theater and Cultural Center, The ety and Greater Lovell Land Trust keep people Elementary School meets the needs of students Backstage Gallery at Deertrees and several busy. Children in grades K-6 attend New Sun- in grades K-3. For grades 4-6, the children other studios. Whether it’s learning to dance at cook Elementary School. For the remainder of attend Crooked River Elementary School in The Ballroom, taking karate lessons, ice skating their school years, they receive their education nearby Casco. They return to Naples to at- on Long Lake, playing at The Field of Dreams, in neighboring Fryeburg. The local economy tend the regional middle, high and vocational touring Scribner’s Mill or participating in one is sparked by tourism, maintenance, guide schools. Restaurants, realty, specialty shops, a of the recreation departments many programs service, realty, light manufacturing, antique, golf course, driving range, two miniature golf for young and old, there’s always something gift and craft shops plus service and profes- courses and arcades, batting cages, several to do in Harrison. sional businesses. marinas, excavating, construction, and tourism plus a variety of retail shops and service busi- Special events in Harrison are Back to the Past nesses provide work opportunities in Naples. events at Scribner’s Mill, Old Home Days activities including a children’s parade, Christmas Waterford in Harrison including The Candlelight Parade “A Peaceful Village.” Located along Routes and several holiday craft fairs. 35, 37 and 118, the three villages of Water- Raymond ford are nestled in the rolling hills of western The town is located on Route 302, also known Thirty-six square miles encompass Harrison, Maine. With two public beaches, three boat as Roosevelt Trail, and offers a sidewalk ex- which has a population of about 2,300 accesses, six ponds, Crooked River, Mud Pond tending from Raymond Beach to Windham. people. Like other towns and villages in the fen and Keoka Lake, there is plenty to do on Raymond is the home of three beaches, two area, the population increases significantly in the water in Waterford. Three hikes, one of which the general public may access. There the summer. Clubs and organizations include those for experienced rock climbers, two public are also two boat launches, five ponds and Harrison Friendly Riders Snowmobile Club, parks, two museums, a pottery studio, two two lakes for your water adventures. The Lion’s Club, Scouts, Masons and Eastern campgrounds, and twenty-three buildings on Sheri Gagnon Memorial Park, Panther Run Star among others. Students in grades K-6 the National Register of Historic Places make Picnic Area, several hikes, an indoor “walk attend Harrison Elementary School before this a quaint place to live or visit. for health” program and mountain bike trails moving on to the Oxford Hills Middle, High at Morgan Meadows enhance the outdoor and Vocational Schools. Restaurants, tourism, Special events include the July 4th parade, activities in Raymond. summer camps, realty, marinas, excavation, North Waterford World’s Fair and Waterford construction, home businesses, retail shops Chili Cook-off and Fall Foliage 5K road race Over 4,000 people reside in the 41 square and a variety of service industries form the plus one mile fun run for kids. miles of Raymond year-round. The East business sector of the community. Raymond Union Chapel and Nathaniel About 1,450 people live in the 47 square miles Hawthorne’s boyhood home are listed on the of Waterford. They belong to the Waterford- National Register of Historic Places. Clubs Stoneham Lion’s Club, two Granges, Masons, and organizations include Scouts, Lion’s Club, Lovell North Waterford Friendly Senior Citizens Raymond Community Friendship Group, PTA, Lovell is located on Route 5. With almost every Group and Waterford Snowpackers Snowmo- Raymond-Casco Historical Society and the road bearing the word “Hill” in the name, bile Club. Children begin their school career Raymond Rattlers Snowmobile Club. Children you have an idea of the terrain of this area. at Waterford Elementary School, then continue attend Raymond Elementary School and Jordan And from those hills, the view of the White on at the Oxford Hills Regional Middle, High Small Middle School. They are tuitioned to other Mountains is spectacular. There are several and Vocational Schools. The local economy schools for their high school years. Businesses hikes for all abilities, two libraries, six ponds, receives a boost from the building industry, from advertising to woodworking with many in two public boat launches, five sites on the realty, farming, tourism, camps, light manufac- National Register of Historic Places, including turing and antique and specialty shops. 10 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce The Black Horse Tavern Established 1987

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11 2008 Area Guide Club and Project Joy. Denmark children attend Brownfield-Denmark Elementary School until Sebago grade 6. For the remainder of their school Brownfield The village of Sebago is located on the west- years they attend middle and high school in Though located only a few miles south of ern shore of Sebago Lake, named by Native Fryeburg. Education, tourism, construction, Fryeburg on Route 160, Brownfield feels like American’s because it is a “great lake” or “big boating and camping, service and retail trade it’s a million miles away. Mountains, forest and lake,” at eight miles wide and eleven miles create the economy of Denmark. the Saco River are the dominate features in long. Four other ponds, a mountain trail and this town that has been rebuilt since the forest plenty of space for other hikes, senior meals fires of 1947. Several hikes, canoeing on the every Tuesday at noon, two campgrounds, a Saco River, swimming at Burnt Meadow Pond, library, the Sebago Historical Society Museum, Fryeburg enjoying the quiet of Brownfield Bog or the town gym available for rent and a building other ponds and rivers in the area are all free on the National Register of Historic places all outdoor activities. Children enjoy story time, make Sebago a great place to live. the summer reading program or after school activities at the public library or the playground Special events include Maine Maple Sunday at Dunn Memorial Park behind the municipal including the annual pancake breakfast and building. The arts are alive through the efforts Sebago Days events. of Stone Mountain Arts Center, Saco River Pottery, Burnt Meadows Frame Shop and other Making their homes in Sebago’s 40 square home studios in the area. miles are about 1,500 people. Education starts at Sebago Elementary School. From 7th-12th Special events include the Brownfield Fire grade, students attend Lakes Region Middle, Department’s Turkey Shoot in November and High and Vocational Schools. Clubs and Brownfield Days held each August. organizations include Scouts, Friends of the Spaulding Library, Parent/Teacher Club, Ladies Located on the Saco River and New Hampshire About 1,250 people live in the 42 square miles Circle, Sebago Volunteers, Sebago Community border, there are plenty of opportunities to en- of Brownfield. They keep busy participating Fire Company, 4-H, Long Beach Community As- joy the great outdoors in Fryeburg. The oldest in the Lion’s Club, Masons, Burnt Meadow sociation, Maple Grove Grange, Sebago Days town in Oxford County, Fryeburg is home to Snowmobile Club, Brownfield Historical Committee, Sebago Historical Society, Lion’s Hemlock Covered Bridge, several easy hiking Society, Scouts, and young adult and adult Club, Potter Academy Alumni Association, a trails, miles of snowmobile trails, Fryeburg book clubs at the library. Students begin their book discussion group and the Sebago Branch Academy, twelve public parks, two public education at Brownfield-Denmark Elementary Duckers Snowmobile Club. Local employment beaches, three public boat launches, two mu- School and then attend middle and high school includes auto and engine repair shops, build- seums, two campgrounds, an active recreation in Fryeburg. There is also a Timber Frame ing and excavating, farms, marinas, summer department, two playgrounds, a dance school, school in town. The local economy is boosted camps, logging and sawmills, education, tour- bowling and simulated golf at Saco Valley by the efforts of light manufacturing, small ism and antique and specialty shops. Sports Center, an outdoor ice rink, eleven build- retail businesses, construction, tourism, home ings on the National Register of Historic Places businesses and agriculture. and Eastern Slopes Regional Airport. Denmark Special events include Fryeburg Academy’s Located on Route 117, Denmark sits at the Black Fly Festival, Lee and Joan Day Memo- Stow southern end of Moose Pond, beneath the rial Car Show, Memorial Day and July Fourth Located on Route 113, fifteen minutes from shadow of Pleasant Mountain. There are at parades, Beautification Plant Sale, summertime Fryeburg and thirty minutes from Bridgton, least four trails up Pleasant Mountain from concerts at the Bradley Park Gazebo, Maine Stow is the gateway to the White Mountain Denmark locations. Though there is one Street Festival arts and crafts fair and Fryeburg National Forest through Evans Notch. Scenic town operated public boat launch at Moose Fair, Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic. drives, breathtaking mountain views, clear Pond, the state of Maine maintains launches lakes and streams, wildlife and outdoor recre- at the other three large ponds in town. The With 60 square miles and a year-round ation opportunities including camping, fishing, Denmark Public Library, Denmark Municipal population of just over 3,000, Fryeburg offers hunting, hiking, snowshoeing, snowmobil- Building and Kate Sanborn Memorial Field, residents plenty of space to roam. Clubs and ing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, Denmark Arts Center and Historical Society organizations include SCOOPS--a local motor- canoeing and bird watching all make Stow and Denmark Community Church plus a few cycle group that rides to ice cream shops each a special place. small businesses create the center of town. Of week, Fryeburg Area Rotary Club, Lion’s Club, special note is the fact that in 1901, Camp Eastern Star and Masons, Bridge Club, Scouts, With only 312 people in the 23 square miles Wyonegonic, on Moose Pond, was the first Fryeburg Senior Citizens, and the Interstate of Stow, there just might be a larger horse children’s camp to open in Maine. Sno-goers Snowmobile Club. Though there are population. Students attend school in Fryeburg. trails throughout town and beside the river, if Stow’s most notable event was the July 1993 Special events include the Sheep Fest, July you are using a 4-wheeler or skiing, it is best discovery of a 9-pound amethyst crystal at 4th parade, the Lion’s Club Annual Bean Hole to ask for landowner’s permission. Elementary privately-owned Eastman Mine on Deer Hill. Supper and their fall Turkey Shoot. through high school education takes place at Though that mine is off-limits to the public, for a the public schools in Fryeburg and the New Life fee you may acquire a permit to a mine on the Over 1,000 people reside in the 48 square Christian Academy. Farms including potatoes east side of Deer Hill and spend the day looking miles of Denmark. The residents participate in and turf, light manufacturing, retail stores, for amethyst, tourmaline and other rocks. activities at the library and Denmark Arts Cen- canoe and camp industry, tourism, education, ter, recreation program, Denmark Historical antique, gift and specialty shops and the build- Society, Lion’s Club, The Draggers Snowmobile ing industry influence Fryeburg’s economy.

12 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Specializing in Residential and Waterfront Properties, Land, Commercial, and Vacation Rentals 100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-3311 “A satisfied customer is our first consideration” www.chalmers-realty.com

HARRISON - Charming waterfront home with beautiful sandy beach on Crystal Lake. 1.24+-acres, bonus room, fireplace, 2 ½ car garage and barn.$624,000

Sweden Tucked into the rolling hills between Lovell, Bridgton and Waterford, Sweden is only a short distance from any where, but feels like another world. A quiet town, Sweden is known for its country roads, stone walls and scenic vis- tas. A new post and beam town office, Sweden Historical Society, Blacksmith Shop Museum in the old school house, Town Meeting House and Sweden Community Church are located near the crossroads of Route 93, Waterford Road and Plummer Road. Five ponds, including the northern end of Moose Pond, provide opportunities for small boat activities. Public boat launches are available at Keyes Pond and Stearns Pond and there is a public beach at Keyes (rhymes with “eyes”).

About 325 people make their homes in the 29 square miles of Sweden. Educational opportunities are through MSAD 72 in Fryeburg. Residents participate in recreational events offered by surrounding towns. Two seasonal residential camps and agriculture aid the economy of the town.

Photos: © Ethan McNerney/Joe Beecher

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Playgrounds, Beaches and Picnic Areas Lovell Beach, Bridgton Community Center, Stevens Brook Playgrounds: Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Elementary School* Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library (basketball court), Beaches: Highland Lake, Woods Pond, Salmon Point, New Suncook Elementary School* North Bridgton Beach Beaches: Town Landing, Pleasant Point, Kezar Land- Picnic Areas: Highland Lake Beach, Woods Pond, ing (all are for residents only) Salmon Point, Willis Park Waterford Casco Playgrounds: Werner Park, Sandlot Ball Field, Wa- Playgrounds: Libby Road, Casco Public Library terford Elementary School* Beaches: Pleasant Lake, Sebago Lake State Park (fee), Beaches: Keoka Beach (residents only) “Since play is a fundamental need, playgrounds Crescent Lake (residents only) should be provided for every child as much as Sebago schools.”—Theodore Roosevelt Naples Playground: Sebago Elementary School* Playgrounds: Naples Municipal Building, Songo Beaches: Sebago Lake (residents only) Playgrounds and beaches provide children an op- Locks Elementary School* portunity to have fun, make friends, get exercise Beach: Naples Town Beach (residents only) Denmark and be physically challenged. Playground equipment Picnic Areas: Village Green, Sebago Lake State Playground: Kate Sanborn Memorial Field expands their creativity as they discover ancient Park (fee) Beach: Moose Pond worlds, explore outer space or take imaginary jour- Picnic Area: Denmark Bicentennial Park neys to far-off lands. From building sand castles to Raymond swimming, the fun and benefits of time spent at the Playgrounds: Shari Gagnon Memorial Park Fryeburg beach are also endless. There are playgrounds and Beaches: Tassel Top Park (fee), Raymond Beach, Playgrounds: Graustein Park, C.A.Snow School* beaches scattered throughout the Greater Bridgton Crescent Beach Beaches: Weston’s Beach, Canal Bridge Lakes Region Area for your enjoyment. And while you Picnic Area: Panther Run Picnic Areas: Canal Bridge, Route 302 Rest Area are at it, pack your picnic basket, grab a blanket and rediscover the boundless joy of eating in the great Harrison Brownfield outdoors. Keep it simple and remember not to litter. Playgrounds: Crystal Lake Park, Field of Dreams, Playground: Dunn Memorial Park, Denmark-Brown- Harrison Elementary School* field Elementary School* Bridgton Beaches: Crystal Lake (residents only), Long Lake Beach: Burnt Meadow Pond Playgrounds: Highland Lake Beach, Bridgton Mu- Picnic Areas: Crystal Lake, Long Lake nicipal Building, Jr. Harmon Ball Field, Woods Pond *Not available during school hours 14 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce accommodations

Grady’s West Shore Motel - is a wonderful sandy beach with a quiet, off road, on Highland Lake. gradual slope for children. We have Clean spacious, efficiency units w/ a children’s play center, row boats & private baths & cable TV. Sandy kayaks for guests use. There is a lake- • Modern, comfortable rooms beach, canoe, rowboats, pedal-boat side fireplace for evening campfires. • Full Baths • AC • Cable • WIFI included. Fish, swim, skate, slide Ph 207-647-2000, Fax 207-647-2294, • Phones • Efficiency • Smoke-Free (lighted hill), ski & snowmobile (ITS e-mail: [email protected] trails access from motel). For infor- 310 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302 mation write: 177 North High St. Maine Lakeside Getaways - Lo- Naples, Maine (Route 302), Bridgton, ME 04009 cated at the base of Shawnee Peak Ski or call 207-647-2284 or 1-888-442- Resort on Rt. 302. We offer camps, 207-693-6690 5638. w/lakeside cottages available cottages, condos and luxurious year- [email protected] Sept. thru June. Visit our website at round homes on various lakes and www.romahmotorinn.com “Your Home Base in the Lakes Region” www.megalink.net/~gradywst/ or ponds within a 20 mile radius of Shaw- e-mail: [email protected] nee Peak. You can choose from a waterfront cabin to a condo slope-side at First and Last Motel - Open year- Shawnee Peak. Units are rented from A Classic Maine Lakefront round. Motel has 14 units with kings, a weekend-yearly basis and are fully Motel & Resort queens, and doubles. One deluxe suite furnished with fully-equipped kitchens Landmark Open Year Round with Jacuzzi. Two spacious family and baths. Weekend and seasonal on the Lake Beautiful Lakeview Rooms suites with kitchenettes and handicap rates available. You can view units, with Private Decks (ADA) accommodations. Ample rates, and their amenities on www. Sandy Beach, Cottages parking for boats, snowmobiles and Mainelakesidegetaways.com. Phone: trailers, and RVs. Located on Rte. 302 866-647-8557, e-mail: Samanthia@ Cable TV, A/C and ITS-89 snowmobile trail. Minutes Mainelakesidegetaways.com Continental Breakfast from Shawnee Peak and Bridgton All Credit Cards Accepted Highlands CC. Two miles east of Point Sebago Resort – On Sebago Bridgton Village and five miles west of Lake. 775-acre resort with nearly one Highland Lake the Naples Causeway. Enjoy many lo- mile of sandy beach. Summer vaca- 12 North High Street Bridgton, ME 04009 cal public beaches. Hunters welcome. tion weeks with free children’s programs and family activities, nightly 207-647-2000 Ski packages available. Advance [email protected] reservations strongly recommended. entertainment. Outdoor Sport Center 207-647-2200 or 800-647-2256. with tennis, volleyball, shuffleboard, basketball courts, horseshoes and Highland Lake Resort - Enjoy the more. Lakeview Restaurant, miniature atmosphere of a lakeside country inn golf, and a variety of lodging options The Augustus Bove House with the modern conveniences and including RV Sites, Park Home and activities of a resort and conference Vacation Home Rentals. Complete “Come stay with us” center. Less than a mile from down- marina with boat slips and boat rent- town Bridgton, the resort boasts 400’ als. 18-hole championship golf course of frontage on peaceful Highland ranked #1 in Southern Maine by Golf Lake. We offer a sandy swimming Digest. Golf getaway packages avail- beach, free boats, canoes, and kayak, able. In the heart of the Lakes Region, a tennis court, indoor gameroom, We have the secret to the perfect family and our NEW health spa, with fitness vacation. See specials at www.pointse- center, hot tub, sauna, and massage bago.com. 1-888-266-9842. therapist. All rooms have lakeviews, private baths, cable TV, phones, ROMAH Motor Inn - Ideally lo- Internet access, radios, coffee-mak- cated just one mile from the Naples ers, and A/C. Kitchenettes available Causeway, we’re open year round plus deluxe suite with fireplace and for your four season enjoyment. Our Jacuzzi. On the snowmobile trail and central location allows easy access to minutes to ski slopes and an 18-hole swimming, boating, and fishing on public golf course. 115 North High St. Sebago Lake, Long Lake, and Brandy (Route 302) Bridgton, Maine 04009 Pond. In the winter drive 20 minutes 207-647-5301 or 800-797-5301 www. to ski Shawnee Peak or drive an hour HighlandLakeResort.com to nearby Sunday River. You can also • 10 Rooms • AC/TV/Phones snowmobile on hundreds of miles of • Full Breakfast • Wireless Internet The Landmark on the Lake ITS trails. All our rooms offer tele- Motel & Resort with Cottages is phone, cable TV, AC, wireless internet • All Private Baths • Canoes located on pristine Highland Lake access, refrigerator, coffeemaker, and • View of Long Lake • Smoke Free in Bridgton Maine. All of the motel microwave. Always clean, comfortable, • Two Cottages • Golf Specials rooms have been totally remodeled. affordable rooms in the heart of the All are air conditioned. Continental Lakes Region. Reservations recom- On the Causeway 888-806-6249 breakfast is included. All rooms mended: 207-693-6690. 310 Roos- Corner of Routes 114 & 302 207-693-6365 have private decks overlooking the evelt Trail, Rt. 302 in Naples. Email: Naples, Maine email: [email protected] lake. We also have 1, 2 & 3 bedroom [email protected] www.naplesmaine.com uuu • AAA cottages available by the week. There Website: www.romahmotorinn.com 15 2008 Area Guide 2008 Chamber Geographic Area Events Calendar

• 2/22 Wine and Cheese Recep- • 3/29 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort January February tion Gallery 302 1st Annual America’s Mattress • 1/8 Chamber Board of Direc- • 2/2 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort Race tors Meeting • 2/28 Chamber After Hours-Tao- Mountain Dew Vertical Chal- ist Tai Chi Society, Bridgton • TBD Chamber Business Show- lange • 1/18-27 Mushers Bowl Win- case ter Carnival • 2/24 Bridgton Easy Riders Poker Rally • 1/18 Winter Carnival Recep- March tion Gallery 302 • 3/1 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort April • 2/2 Anniversary Gala! Dinner WBLM Celebrates Shawnee • 4/1 Chamber Board of Direc- & dancing to celebrate Shaw- Peak’s 70th Anniversary! tors Meeting • 1/19 Bridgton Cultural Diver- nee Peak’s 70th year sity Event • 3/2 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort • 4/19 14th Annual Denmark • 2/2-15 Art in the Park Contest Charity Race for Hear Me Now! Sheep Festival • 1/19 Taoist Tai Chi Society @ Gallery 302 Cultural Diversity Event • 3/2 High School Student Recep- • 4/19 Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic • 2/5 Chamber Board of Direc- tion Gallery 302 at Fryeburg Fairgrounds, 9am • 1/19 Bridgton Academy Mid tors Meeting Winter Massacre Dodgeball to noon • 3/4 Chamber Board of Direc- • 2/9 Waterford Sno-Packers tors Meeting • 4/25 Chamber Annual • 1/19 Bridgton Lake Region Snowmobile Rally Rotary Wine Tasting Dinner at Bridgton Academy • 3/8 College Student Reception • 2/9 Sebago Branch Duckers celebrating 200 years! • 1/20 Lakes Biathlon Gallery 302 Poker Rally • 4/25 Wine and Cheese • 3/8 Waterford Sno-Packers • 1/21 Bridgton Hospital • 2/10 Russ Haggett Memorial Reception Gallery 302 Superstars Competition Fishing Derby Race • 4/30 Chamber Executive • 1/21 North West Division • 3/8 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort Committee • 2/10 Harrison Friendly Riders Mary’s Firemen for a Cure –the Maine State Ice Sculpting Radar Runs Championship Maine Chapter of the Susan G. • 2/14 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort Komen Foundation • 1/23 LR Project Graduation May 3rd Annual Valentine’s Day • 3/15 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort • 5/3 Bridgton Community Mushers Bowl Teen Talent Sleigh Rides for 2. Search WJBQ Radio Appearance—Ski Center’s Annual “Children’s • 2/16-27 Response to Poetry N the Blues Apres Ski Party Hands On Art Festival” • 1/24 C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Events Gallery 302 and Chamber vs. Bridgton • 3/15 Gallery 302 Printmaking • 5/6 Chamber Board of Direc- Police/Fire Departments • 2/16 & 17 Naples Winter Workshop (free to all) tors Meeting Carnival • 1/24 Chamber After Hours at • 3/17 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort • 5/16-18 Home, Garden and Kathleen of Bridgton • 2/16 & 17 Naples Muddy Special St. Patrick’s Day Mon- Flower Show at Fryeburg Fair River Sno-Seekers Poker Run/ day Night Madness Grounds • 1/26 Winter Carnival Ping Radar Run Pong Classic Tournament • 3/22 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort • 5/22 Chamber After Hours- • 2/17 Denmark Draggers Snow- Spring Fling Beach Party—Slush The Olde Saco Inn, Fryeburg • 1/26 Harvest Hills Animal mobile Rally Cup, Reggae Music Shelter Freezin for a Reason • 5/23 Wine and Cheese Polar Dip • 2/19 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort • 3/23 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort Reception Gallery 302 Nevado On-Snow Demo Day Easter Egg Hunt • 1/26 &27 First Congregation- • 5/25 Memorial Day Parades al Church Bridgton Musher’s • 2/21 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort • 3/23 Maple Syrup Sunday in Harrison, Naples and Bowl Apple Crisp Sale @Five Family Fest Sebago Fields Farm • 3/26 Chamber Executive Com- • 2/22 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort mittee • 5/24-26 Songo River Queen • 1/26&27 Bridgton Commu- Ride & Ski New England Apres- ll opens their season nity Center Craft Fair • 3/27 Chamber After Hours- ski party Everlast Roofing, Bridgton • 5/26 First Congregational • 1/27 Winter Carnival Broom- Church, UCC ,Memorial Day • 2/22-24 Derby Fest & Winter • 3/28-March 30 Student Art ball Tournament Fest at Point Sebago Resort Pie Sale @Oberg Insurance & Month Gallery 302 Real Estate Office • 1/30 Chamber Executive • 2/23 Kezar Trailbreakers • 3/29 Shawnee Peak Ski Resort Committee Snowmobile Rally-Lovell • 5/28 Chamber Executive Season Passholders BBQ at Committee • 2/27 Chamber Executive Mid-Station Committee 16 • 5/31 Mini Show Gallery 302 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce 2008 Chamber Geographic Area Events Calendar

• 10/23 Chamber After Hours- • 5/30 Bridgton Lake Region Rotary • 7/4 Songo River Queen ll Fire- • 8/5 Chamber Board of Direc- Garden Gate To Beauty and Taste of the Lakes Dinner works Cruise tors Meeting Wellness, Casco

• 7/5 First Congregational • 8/9 Open Studio Day Bridg- • 10/24 Wine and Cheese June Church, UCC ton Art Guild Reception Gallery 302 • 6/3 Chamber Board of Directors • 7/5 15th Annual Strawberry • TBD Sweden Old Home Days • 10/29 Chamber Executive Meeting Breakfast @ First Cong. Church Committee • 8/16 Lovell Art and Artisan • 6/7 Harvest Hills Animal Shelter • 7/5 Wine and Cheese Recep- Fair • TBD First Congregational 4th Annual Motorcycle Run at Frye- tion Gallery 302 Church Community Spaghetti burg Fairgrounds • TBD Mountain Woodies-Wood- Supper • 7/6 Casco Public Library en Boat Classic • 6/14 Maine Blues Festival, Naples Book Sale • 8/13 Chamber After Hours • 6/14 Naples Historical Society • 7/9 Casco Public Library An- – DeerTrees, Harrison November Wheels and Waters Festival nual Coffee • 11/1 Early Bird Sales • 8/27 Chamber Executive • 6/14 Cumberland Lakes Art Festi- • 7/8-12 Rufus Porter Cultural Committee • 11/1 Harvest Hills Animal val for Children at the Blues Festival Heritage Series Shelter 2nd Annual Furball at • TBD First Congregational the Grand Summit • 6/14 Songo River Queen ll is a • 7/18-20 Harrison Olde Home Church Ladies Guild Annual host site of the Maine Blues Festival Days Pie Sale • 11/4 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting • 6/17 Songo River Queen ll Moun- • 7/18-20 Sebago Days • 8/29 Wine and Cheese tain Madness Motorcycle Reception Gallery 302 • 11/21 Chamber Holiday • 7/18-25 Campers’ Art Show Auction • 6/20 Wine and Cheese Reception Gallery 302 Gallery 302 • 11/26 Chamber Executive • 7/18 Wine and Cheese September Committee • 6/25 Chamber Executive Com- Reception Gallery 302 • 9/1 Songo River Queen ll mittee completes full schedule, watch • 11/28 Wine and Cheese • 7/19 Annual Art in the Park for special rides Reception Gallery 302 • 6/26 Chamber After Hours –J.C. Shorey Park Bridgton Mobility, Raymond • 9/2 Chamber Board of Direc- • TBD First Congregational • 7/19 First Congregational tors Meeting Church, UCC, Bridgton, ME • 6/26-28 Lake Region Community Church Lobster Roll Sale dur- Holiday Pie Sale Theatre “Seussical” at LRHS ing Art In The Park • 9/3 Bridgton Hospital Annual Benefit Golf Tournament • 6/28 Hawthorne House Annual • 7/24 Chamber After Hours- Strawberry Festival Deerwood Farms, Waterford • TBD Loon Echo Bike & Walk December Trek • 12/2 Chamber Board of • TBD Every Day in a Woman’s Life • 7/25-26 Art in Bloom Lakes Directors Meeting Health Fair @ Bridgton Hospital Region Garden Club/Gallery • 9/21 Waterford Chili Fest 302 • 12/5 Bridgton Festival of • 9/24 Chamber Executive Lights Parade • 7/26 Art in Bloom Reception Committee July at Gallery 302 • 12/11-14 Christmas in Harrison • 7/1 Chamber Board of Directors • 9/25 Chamber After Hours- Meeting • 7/24-26 Casco Days Radiodetection, Bridgton • 12/11 The Umbrella Fac- tory/Tony’s Foodland Ninth • 7/1 Songo River Queen ll begins • 7/26 First Congregational • 9/26 Wine and Cheese Family Night season with 5 trips daily Church, UCC, Bridgton, ME Reception Gallery 302 Annual Yard Sale • 12/12 Wine and Cheese • 7/3 Bridgton Fireworks • 9/27 Lakes Brew Fest Reception Gallery 302 • 7/18 & 19 Lovell Old Home • 7/4 Local Parades Days • 9/28th- Oct.5th Fryeburg Fair • 12/18 Chamber After Hours – Kathy Story, PA, Bridgton • 7/4 Naples Fireworks • 7/30 Chamber Executive Committee • 7/4 Bridgton Four on the Fourth October • 12/31 Chamber Executive Road Race • 10/7 Chamber Board of Committee Directors Meeting • 7/4 Bridgton Rotary Duck Race This is a partial list of Lakes August Region events 2006. For updates • 8/2 First Congregational • TBD Bridgton Academy/GBL- • 7/4 Bridgton Lions Golf Ball Drop RCC Fall Golf Classic and revisions visit our website at Church, UCC,17 Bridgton, ME www.mainelakeschamber.com 2008 Area Guide Annual Bake Bean Supper or call us at 207-647-3472. Greenwood Manor Inn is an Inns and B&Bs intimate country bed and breakfast Bridgton House B&B featuring seven beautifully decorated Augustus Bove House - An1850 guest rooms and two elegantly ap- A Beautiful Historic hotel restored for comfort and re- pointed suites all with private baths. Old Home laxation, and located in Naples on Relax in the comfortably decorated the Causeway with a view of Long social room, warmed by cozy fire- Golf Lake. Ten modestly decorated rooms Hiking place. Antique furnishings add to and two cottages with antiques and the romantic ambiance of the sitting Walk to the Beach all private baths. AC/TV/Phones. room and dining area. Guests are Antique Shops Full breakfast. Convenient to shops, treated to a sumptuous, full country Outlets & much, much more. restaurants & water sports. Golf, breakfast served on a covered deck, shopping, and dining specials. Reser- weather permitting. An expansive For reservations call Bill & Tina vations recommended. Smoke-free. lawn, beautiful formal gardens, and Corner Rts. 302 & 114. 11 Sebago 100 acres of woodlands surround 1-866-779-3335 e-mail: [email protected] Road, Naples, ME 04055. 207-693- this 1870 country estate. Located 6365 or 888-806-6249 Visa/MC/ on a quiet country road just a short Disc. “Beautiful Place, Beautiful walk to the shore of Long Lake People” Email: augbovehouse@ and the quaint village of Harrison, The Relax in Our roadrunner.com • Website: www. Century Old minutes from Bridgton Academy, the Victorian Mansion naplesmaine.com inn is convenient to all of the Lakes Landmark Inn Region’s activities. Only one hour to Open Year Round Brownfield Bed and Breakfast the Atlantic coast and forty minutes Private Baths - In Saco River country, on the to shopping in North Conway, New side of Burnt Meadow Mountain, Private Beach on Hampshire. Take time to enjoy all overlooking Burnt Meadow Pond. Highland Lake the quaint towns and villages, the Canoe available. Serving delicious, Continental Breakfast mountains and the lakes, we have it mostly organic natural food. Near all. Take the time to make memories All Credit Cards Stone Mountain Arts Center, Edge and make them at the Greenwood 12 No. High Street of Maine Gallery, Fryeburg, Porter, Manor Inn. Open year round, pack- Bridgton, ME 04009 Hiram, North Conway. 3 guest ages available. For more information 207-647-2000 rooms. Rates: Single occupancy $60- go to www.greenwoodmanorinn.com [email protected] 75/night, Double $75-90, Kitchen or call 207-583-4445 efficiency: $90-115, plus tax. 50% deposit to reserve. Lic. Massage The Harrison House Bed And Therapy available by reservation @ Breakfast - Restored 1867 farm- Greenwood Manor Inn $60/hr.Open year round. Smoke house at the head of Long Lake with free. Rte. 160 (285 Spring Street) five comfortably appointed guest- “escape from the everyday” PO Box 210. Brownfield, ME 04010. rooms. Enjoy waking in your feather Contact: Marlee Turner, 207-935- bed and looking out at the lake from 7579 (FAX: 935-7574). email: nor- your pillow. Partake of a full country [email protected], web: www. breakfast with homemade breads, maine.com/norpines muffins, jams and one of our specialties such as Decadent French Toast. The Center Lovell Inn & Res- Open year round. Swim, sail, golf, taurant - Offering spectacular views ski, antique, or sit in the parlor and of the White Mountains. Located enjoy the fire. One hour from Port- within minutes of hiking trails, an- land and North Conway. Children tique & arts & craft shops. Trails with well-behaved parents are always leave from the inn for snowmobiling. welcome. Wi Fi available. www.har- Downhill (Sunday River & Shawnee risonhousebedandbreakfast.com Peak) & cross-country skiing. Local snowmobile rental. The Inn’s din- Lake House - Beautifully restored ing and lodging has been featured upscale historic bed and breakfast in New England Travel Guide, Bon located just an hour from Portland Appetit, Downeast, Yankee & Every- offers the ambiance of a bygone era reenwood Manor Inn is an intimate country day with Rachael Ray. Kezar Lake of Maine. Seven tastefully decorated G bed and breakfast featuring seven beautifully for swimming, boating and fishing. rooms, each with private bath and decorated guest rooms and two elegantly appointed 18-hole golf course nearby. Call for generous amentities capture the reservations: 1-800-777-2698. 1107 peacefulness of the surroundings. suites all with private baths. Main St., Center Lovell, ME. Open Two luxury suites offer spacious www.greenwoodmanorinn.com Mid-May thru October and Late comfort, whirlpool for two, and gas Address: 52 Tolman Road, Harrison, Maine December thru Mid March. www. fireplaces. Full country breakfast centerlovellinn.com [email protected] each morning. Fine dining restaurant Phone: 207-583-4445 on premises. B&B open year round. Owner Rosie Weiser 18 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Specials and packages available. Northern Pines Bed and Break- Small weddings and elopements. fast - Relax in a hammock, swim 686 Waterford Road, Waterford, or canoe on Crescent Lake. Hike a ME 04088. 207-583-4182 or 800- mountain. Enjoy delicious, mostly 223-4182. organic natural food. Near summer ...Exquisite Dining! camps, Naples, Casco Bridgton, Lamb’s Mill Inn - “Ewe Hike, lobster, waterskiing, restaurants, golf, Ewe Bike, Ewe Ski, Ewe Zzzz…” A Maine Wild Animal Park, Shaker charming 19th century farmhouse, Village, and more.Cabin (1 to 3 now bed and breakfast, beautifully people) and Yurt (2 double rooms, Innovative Cuisine with restored and tastefully decorated nes- one private room). Rates: Single $90- tled on 20 acres of field and woods. $100/night, double $120-130/night White Mountain Views A step back in time to a peaceful, plus tax. 50% deposit to reserve. Lic. and Romantic Fireside Dining quiet romantic atmosphere. The massage therapy available by reser- inn has six lovely rooms with private vation @ $60/hr. Open June-Sept. baths, color TVs, AC, access to a Smoke free. 31 Big Pine Rd (off Stately Mission-Style Inn with Four Inviting Guest Rooms fridge, a full country breakfast, and Dryad Woods Rd/ Rt 85), Raymond. each with Private Bath offers a hot tub to end your day. A CONTACT: Marlee Turner, 207- Centrally Located in Fryeburg Village 10 minute walk takes you to Naples 935-7579 (FAX 935-7574) (Summer Visit our website for current menu and packages Village, lakes, antique shops, and only: 655-7624). email: norpines Open Year Round dining facilities. X-country skiing, @fairpoint.net, web: www.maine. horseback riding, hiking, boating, com/norpines. Environmental Leader in the Hospitality Industry swimming, canoeing, water cycling, windsurfing, golf and tennis plus The Olde Saco Inn - Relax and en- artist studios, art galleries nearby. joy our 65-acre retreat nestled on the Mid-week discounts. 131 Lamb’s banks of The Old Saco River. Our 548 Main St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Mill Road, Naples, ME 04055. 207- country lodge offers the best of all 800-261-7206 or 207-935-3442 693-6253. [email protected]. worlds with views of the mountains www.oxfordhouseinn.com www.lambsmillinn.com and river. We offer on-site canoeing, kayaking, hiking, cross-country ski- Jonathan & Natalie Spak, The Landmark Inn is an elegant ing, snowshoeing, and are minutes Chef/Innkeepers Italianate Victorian located in the from major ski areas, snowmobile heart of Bridgton Maine. You may trails, hiking trails and shopping. walk to all of the town’s many attrac- Enjoy gourmet breakfast on our tions. All of our suites have private large wrap-around porch or in front baths & are furnished with antiques. of a crackling fire. Snowmobile from Each room has a queen size canopy our door to trails. Discount pack- bed & is air conditioned. There are ages, weddings, and family reunions. many common areas and parlors Suites available. Sit back, relax, and to enjoy. The Inn is open year round enjoy a truly memorable country and breakfast is provided. Ph 207- lodge. Rt. 5, Fryeburg 207-925-3737 647-2000, Fax 207-647-2294, e-mail: www.theoldesacoinn.com [email protected] The Oxford House Inn - With Noble House B&B - Bridgton’s four stately guest rooms and pan- Premier B&B, bordered by century- oramic White Mountain views, the old stone walls, stately oaks and a Mission-style inn provides the perfect pine grove. Down quiet Highland weekend escape. The guest rooms Road off Bridgton’s hip Main Street, offer private baths, antiques, and all guests take in fresh breezes that the amenities of home, with a full rush off Highland Lake, rock away country breakfast served overlook- afternoons on wicker-clad porches, ing the mountains. Nearby hiking, experience starry nights and roar- biking, canoeing, snowshoeing, rock ing fireplaces…much as they did a climbing, golfing, shopping and century ago, only with all of today’s snowmobiling are just a few activities amenities. The inn has been host to that make this the perfect spot any friends old & new who leave behind time of year! Certified Environmen- life’s daily rush to enjoy local flavor. tal Leader in the hospitality industry None can resist our Wicked Good and featured in Down East & New Breakfasts or Bottomless Cookie England Journey magazines! AAA Jar, but ultimately it’s the hospitality approved, open year round. For that brings folks back time and time more information or reservations, again! 888-237-4880 www.noble- please call 1-800-261-7206 or visit housebb.com www.oxfordhouseinn.com.

19 2008 Area Guide Tarry-A-While Resort is situated on The Pleasant View, Too B&B and on site rental of small motors, twenty-five hillside acres on scenic Bridgton, Maine Bed and Breakfast, kayak, canoe and sunfish, and a Highland Lake, offering a spec- in the foothills of western Maine, dock for mooring your boat. Swim tacular 500’ waterfront and views offering the best in country con- from in front of the cabins or from of the lake and mountains. Stay geniality. Four season access to all a private sandy community beach. in our 1897, B & B Main House the outdoor activities in the Lakes Open May (best fishing) through or in one of our five housekeeping Region of Maine and foothills of the October (fall foliage & Fryeburg cottages. Enjoy tennis, bikes and boats for free! An 18 hole public White Mountains. 30 minutes to No. Fair). Senior citizen off-season weekly golf course is located across the street. A fantastic place for a fam- Conway. 8 minutes to Shawnee Peak. rates available May, June, September, ily reunion. Described as “the best kept secret inthe Western Maine Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and October. Contact Betty & Bill Lakes Region.” The magic of Tarry-A-While awaits you! hunting, biking, skiing (nordic and Haubert, 207-647-3200, or e-mail Open June to Labor Day. downhill). Adjacent to snowmobile [email protected]. Visit our 17 Tarry-A-While Road Bridgton, ME 04009 trail: Park in the yard; only minutes website at www.mainelakeschamber. 207-647-2522 • 800-451-9076 to major trails! Quiet, smoke-free accom/highlandcottages.htm. www.tarryawhileresort.com • [email protected] commodations. Breakfast included. 2-3/4 hours from Boston. Please call Hillside Cabins on Long Lake 207-647-9578 or e-mail us at pve@ - Located on the East Shore of Long adelphia.net. Lake in Harrison. Walking distance Come and stay at one of “The Pleasant to village. 1&2 bedroom houskeeping The Sudbury Inn is a traditional, cottages with fireplace or woodstove. Views” of Bridgton Maine unpretentious inn located on Main Electric heat, town water, bathrooms Street in nearby Bethel (40 minutes have shower, outside fireplace, swim from Bridgton). With 18 rooms, area, dock or mooring provided with including a three bedroom, two rental, $450 a week and up, linens ex- The Pleasant View bath apartment; seven two-bedroom tra. No pets. Contact Linda Klein or Vacation Home suites; and ten standard rooms with Barbara Demers at (207) 583-4545, www.pleasantvu.com queen or king beds (each with private or write to PO Box 636, Harrison, bath), the inn comfortably accom- ME 04040. Visit our website at www. Your “Other” Home modates couples and families. A hillsidecabins.us. full breakfast is included with each night’s stay. The Sudbury also fea- Lake Country Properties, tures two on-premise restaurants: the Bridgton, Maine - At Lake Coun- AAA three diamond rated Sudbury try Properties we have everything Dining Room and the lively, casual from rustic cabins to luxury homes Suds Pub. Find out why Bon Appetit depending on your taste. We offer The Pleasant View magazine called us “the perfect way condos, small cottages, homes, and to end the day.....” www.sudburyinn. large group lodges. Please take a Too B&B com. 800-395-7837. moment to browse our properties at www.pleasantview2.com www.LCPRentals.com. We would love to help you find the perfect rental Elegant but Cozy Cottages/ for your waterfront vacation or your winter hideaway. Our weekly rates Homes range from $750 - $3000. We have beautiful sandy beaches on Long Fittons’ Cottages - Moose Pond, Lake, cottages tucked into the woods Bridgton, ME (207) 647-2300 or 647- on small ponds, homes slope-side (207) 647-9578 5232. Two units with two bedrooms at Shawnee Peak, and cabins in the [email protected] each, both are furnished. Appliances, heart of the ITS snowmobile trail hot and cold water, flush, electric system. Make your vacation planning heat, tub and/or shower. Private easy, find boat rentals, restaurants, beach, dock and boat. Linens extra. amusement parks and movie guides May through September. Rates right on our easy to use website. For Lamb’s Mill Inn $650 per week plus utilities. Contact: a free brochure write to P.O. Box Fitton’s Camps, 85 So. High Street, 160, Bridgton, ME 04009 or call “Ewe Hike, Ewe Bike, Ewe Ski, Ewe Zzzz…” Bridgton, ME 04009 800-647-8093 Toll Free 207-647- Step back in time to a peaceful, quiet romantic atmo- 8316 Fax [email protected] sphere at our beautifully restored 19th century farm- Highland Lake Housekeeping e-mail address. Cottages (Stones’ Camps) - house turned B&B. Tastefully decorated and nestled heated three-season vacation rentals, on 20 acres of field and woods, the inn has six lovely Maine Log Home Rentals - sleeps 6. Located on Highland Lake Highland Lake Access Authentic Log rooms with private baths, serves a full country breakfast, and offers a hot at water’s edge, with 125+ ft. of lake- Location: Bridgton Maine, Lakes tub to end your day. A 10 minute walk takes you to Naples Village, where -frontage and screened porch with and Mountain Region 2 1/2 Hours you’ll find antique shops, art galleries, artist studios, and restaurants. relaxing rocking chairs and outdoor North of Boston, 45 min west of Nearby recreational opportunities abound. Mid-week discounts. dining facilities. Open living room Portland, 25 min to Conway, NH. with kitchen and dining, bathroom Beautiful new custom real log home 131 Lamb’s Mill Road, Naples, ME 04055 • 207-693-6253 and utility room. Amenities include is a four season property on private [email protected] • www.lambsmillinn.com an outdoor barbeque, rowboat, four acres in upscale community, 20 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce it has 3 bedrooms 2 baths. Bring Peak Ski Area and Moose Pond, your boat or jet skis; there is a slip the Pleasant View is a perfect place at the dock area. Snowmobile and to hang your hat while enjoying all four wheel trails are 100 yards away. the Lakes Region has to offer. This Cottage Rentals Highland Lake is known for its crystal vacation home has 1 1/2 baths, 4 Nestled in the Pines clear water and excellent fishing. The bedrooms, with sleeping accommo- lake is 1/4 mile down the end of the dations for 10, a spacious living room on Long Lake in Naples cul-de-sac. Home has two bedrooms and dining area, and a fully-equipped a bath and large loft on the second kitchen. Full linens and many other Sunnyside Village floor, kitchen, bedroom bath dining conveniences and amenities are pro- P.O. Box 334 and living room on first floor with vided. 30 minutes to No. Conway. 5 wrap around deck. Basement is minutes to Shawnee Peak. Hiking, Naples, ME 04055 walkout with game room and family canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, 207-693-4271 or 207-693-3389 room. Activities (on or nearby): golf, biking, skiing (nordic and downhill). fishing, hiking, boating tennis, mini Various rates available. Please call golf, biking, kayaking, canoeing on 207-647-9578 or e-mail us at pve@ www.sunnysidevillagemaine.com the Saco River, swimming, jet skiing, adelphia.net. Your hosts are Karen parasailing, riding on horseback, Harding and Joe De Vito. downhill, skiing, cross-country, snowmobiling, restaurants, sightseeing, Westwood Cottages - Woods Pond “Sebago Lake’s finest museums, cinemas, wildlife viewing. - Ten waterfront cottages on Woods location” Pond. Secluded, private dead-end Sebago Lake Call 781-290-7609 or email hod- Lodge & Cottages [email protected] road, 3 beaches, large lawn plus Come stay with us overnight lovely pine grove surrounded by 60 or by the week. Meade Housekeeping Cottages, acres of pristine land.Well appointed LLC - Highland Road, Bridgton, 2 & 3 bedrooms, electric kitchens, Waterfront Bed & Breakfast and Housekeeping Cottages ME 04009. 5/8 mile off highway, bath w/showers, automatic heat, Continental Breakfast separate wooded lots with private screened porch or open deck. Your Free Use of Canoes & Rowboats • Docking Facilities Fishing & Ski Boat Rentals • Bait Shop boat docks, quiet area. 1 & 2 bed- own aluminum rowboat, dock and rooms for small families, furnished picnic table. 10 minutes to golf, ten- WHITES BRIDGE ROAD PO BOX 110 except linens and towels. Nice views nis, hospital, churches. 45 minutes to N. WINDHAM, ME 04062 and sunsets. Hear the loons. Golf N. Conway, one hour to L.L. Bean. For reservations or information: 207-892-2698 www.sebagolakelodge.com course 1 mile. Sorry, no smoking Friendly, quiet, family oriented - no and no pets in cottages. Season: June pets. State licensed. Open June to 20 thru Columbus Day weekend. mid-October. Cottages located at 30 Lower rates before June 20 and after Westwood Cottage Drive, Bridgton. Labor Day. Write: 57 Meade Lane, For reservations call: Westwood Cot- Bridgton, ME 04009 Telephone: tages, Jean Potter, 3 Dugway Road, 207-647-2262 or in winter: P.O. Box Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-5519; 428, Charlestown, NH 03603 Tele- mid-November to mid-May 954-423- phone: 603-826-5343, CBTuchon@ 1345 or toll-free 888-423-1345. www. aol.com mainelakeschamber.com/ccmem- bers/westwood.html Merryfield Cove Cottages—The Perfect Place to Unwind Four rustic housekeeping cottages on east shore of Highland Lake. Sandy swimming Campgrounds beach ideal for young children. Sun- Point Sebago Resort – On Sebago ny lawn, picnic tables, grills, swings, Lake. 775-Acre resort campground badminton, horseshoes; dock, swim with nearly one mile of sandy beach floats. Near golf & tennis. Cottages on pristine Sebago Lake. Week-long are very clean, well-equipped: 2-3 summer vacation rentals complete bedrooms, queen size beds; shower, with free children’s programs and fam- wood stove, screened porch. Alu- ily activities, nightly entertainment, minum boat, pedal boat, canoes, 18-hole championship golf course, Colonial Mast kayaks included. Open June to early Lakeview Restaurant, miniature golf. Sept. Cottages $765 per week. Sorry, Outdoor Sport Center with tennis, Campground on Long Lake no pets, no credit cards. Contact: volleyball, shuffleboard, basketball OPEN ALL YEAR Jean & Bill Preis. 170 Highland Rd., courts, horseshoes and more. Variety of • Heated Indoor Pool & Hot Tub—Open to Public Bridgton, ME 04009. 207-647-2847. lodging options including Tent and RV • Store and Rec Hall • Playground www.merryfieldcove.com Sites, Park Home and Vacation Home • Boat Launch & Rentals • Trailer Rentals • Sandy Beach • Tenting The Pleasant View—Your “Oth- Rentals. Complete marina with boat slip rentals and boat rentals. “Maine’s • Full Hookups • Waterfront Sites er” Home - A private vacation Eileen & Pete Marucci And Family home to enjoy and experience the re- Family Outdoor Resort.” In the heart of Kansas Rd. • PO Box 95 • Naples, ME 04055 laxing atmosphere of the mountains the Lakes Region. We have the secret to 207-693-6652 and woods. Located near Shawnee the perfect family vacation. Toll free: 1- APPROVED 888-266-9842. www.pointsebago.com www.colonialmast.com CAMPGROUND 21 2008 Area Guide Hancock Lumber - When it comes Home Owner to the building industry, homeowners and contractors from Maine continu- Supplies & ally put their trust in Hancock Lum- ber Company. Since 1848, Hancock Services Lumber has earned a reputation for providing customers with the high- A Plus Plumbing and Heating est quality building materials, good and Bridgton Bottled Gas offer prices, and honest advice. Hancock a local retail facility for do-it-yourself employees understand the products homeowners as well as 9 licensed they sell and are ready to help with all plumbing, heating and propane of your project needs. From windows professionals for in home service, and doors to kitchens and flooring repair and installation. We carry Hancock Lumber can supply the a variety of brand name fixtures right products for your needs. Visit our newest location on Route 302 in and appliances and offer full service Celebrating 25 Years of Bridgton, or visit us online at www. winterizing and camp openings as hancocklumber.com. Service to the Lakes Region well as propane supply with the best service department around. We’ve Hayes True Value & Just Ask • Full Line of Building Materials been in Bridgton for more than 30 Rental - We carry complete lines • Cabot Stain years—we are the local professionals! of hardware and power tools, True • Fuller O’Brien Paint Our office is open Monday through Test Paint, plumbing, electrical, • Andersen and MVP Windows Friday between 7am and 4pm and automotive, housewares, lawn and Saturdays through the summer garden, lawn mowers, sporting goods, months 8am to 2pm. and seasonal items. We also repair FREE Delivery and FREE Quotes windows and screens, cut glass, fix Blais Interiors Offers Com- kerosene heaters, and cut keys. Our One mile north of Bridgton Village plete Home Decorating Services Just Ask Rental has a complete line on Route 117 to Residents of Western Maine of rental inventory including party Including Rangeley Area. Lorraine goods, landscaping items (skidsteer, 207-647-3776 collaborates closely with clients to excavator, and backhoe) construction craft settings that reflect their taste, tools, plumbing tools, automotive personality and life style. We feel a tools, floor cleaners and more to help with any improvement project. Open home represents the most intimate daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 8 to 3. relationship between people and Rte. 302, Bridgton. 207-647-3342. Heating Oil their environment. Lorraine fash- ions interiors that are: Beautiful, John Cole Architect - The design Diesel Fuel Functional, Timeless, Aesthetically of a vacation or second home is a Complete Service pleasing, and Cost effective. We work journey that starts with a dream. hard at transforming a great home My role is to help you visualize that Plumbing into “Your dream home.” Our Maine dream, give it form and bring to it Native interior designer has over something unexpected. Before I draw 25 years of professional experience I listen...to you, the homeowner, to P.O. Box 300, Denmark, ME 04022 in a variety of design disciplines the builder and to the land. Together (ME) 1-800-287-7475 • 207-452-2151 involving residential properties and we create a unique place—respectful commercial facilities throughout of nature, rich in craft, and spare of Gasoline - Propane means. Work featured in Down East Complete Service the Western Maine region. We are committed to providing the finest in and Fine Home Building. Studios in western Maine (207-697-3491) and Plumbing design excellence. Call 890-9198 or greater Boston (781-646-5900). www. visit www.blaisinteriors.com. johncolearchitect.com Brill Lumber Co., Inc. - Rt. 117, Mainly Custom - Dealers of Wood Harrison Road, Bridgton. All your Doctor, Sequoyah Paradise and building needs from start to finish. Greenwood clean burning indoor Our products include: hardware, and outdoor wood-fired furnaces. We Cabot Stains, Fuller O’Brien Paint, specialize in Installation, Service and Spruce Dimension, pressure treated, Sales. Learn about gasification units and cedar. Combination vinyl re- which meet and exceed proposed SEBAGO, ME placement windows, also Ander- State standards. A Clean Burn means sen and MVP windows and doors. an Efficient Burn. Need an outdoor Custom-made Just Cabinets, many wood boiler but have only seen grades and types of plywood, drywall sales people? One call can do it all! WELL DRILLING and masonry products. Free quotes Honest site visits to determine your and free delivery. 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McHatton’s Cleaning Service Presidential Pest Control servic- - A family owned and operated es both residential and commercial business since 1988, McHatton’s clients in Maine, New Hampshire Cleaning Service has earned a solid and Vermont. Our accounts in- reputation for quality service and clude nursing homes, hospitals, customer satisfaction. McHatton’s motels/hotels, restaurants, schools, Water Out® of Southern Maine, condos, and homes. We specialize the industry standard for emergency in ants, cluster flies, fleas, roaches, drying technology, is the fastest, most rodents, bed bugs, silver fish, earwigs, effective drying system in existence. powder post beetles, pantry pests, The process reduces drying time hornets, wasps, bats, squirrels and dramatically, saves walls, ceilings, home inspections. Visit our website carpeting and hardwood floors, re- www.prespest.com for specific pest ducing both demolition and repair. identification, biology, habits and As Certified Mold Remediators, control measures. Call your area Pest we have the expertise to safely and Management Professional, Michael, efficiently remove all types of mold. directly at 603-723-4005. We routinely work with all insurance companies & adjusters to attain the WAM Alarm Systems - Thirty best results. 207-647-2822 • 800- years experience in residential and 850-2822 commercial electronic security. Pro- tect your property from vandalism, New England Electric/C & R theft, and fire and yourself from Caron Co. Inc. - Electrical/Gas medical emergency. Low tempera- Heat/Refrigeration/Air-Condition- ture supervision, remote heat control ing Contractor. Commercial/Indus- via telephone—monitoring, testing trial/Residential. Generators • Elec- and inspection. 73 Luck Grove, trical Supplies. Your total service Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-2323 company under one roof. 129 & 207-583-6235 in Harrison. Sebago Road, Naples, Maine • 693- 6055/693-3791 Fax

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25 2008 Area Guide scan, and MRI. Our outpatient Health Care clinics include oncology/hematol- ogy, podiatry, diabetes education, Androscoggin Home Care & cardiology, neurology, podiatry, Hospice (AHCH) is an independent, pulmonology, and wound care. non-profit agency providing skilled Emergency Services are open 24/7. home care, supportive care, hospice John M. Carlson is President/CEO. care and Lifeline personal response Visit www.bridgtonhospital.org or services for residents of more than call 207-647-6000. 100 central and western Maine communities. Our comprehensive services Four Winds Massage Therapy are delivered through four local offices - Complementary health care for in Bridgton, Lewiston, Oxford and body, mind, and spirit. Whether you Wilton. In 2006, our home-based are recovering from illness, injury, care services helped nearly 8,200 pa- surgery or just the wear and tear of tients and their families achieve their every day life, massage can be an goals for health, independence and important part of the healing pro- quality of life. The agency proudly cess. Our therapists have experience opened Maine’s first inpatient hospice working with clients dealing with a facility in November 2005. Generous broad range of issues/conditions community and donor support makes including: cancer, chronic pain, it possible for us to provide skilled care diabetes, post-surgical rehabilita- to patients and families regardless of tion, pregnancy, and PTSD/anxiety. their ability to pay. Gifts to the AHCH We would love to work with you to Foundation are welcome at any time. develop a treatment plan designed AHCH meets all state home care especially for your body’s needs. We and hospice licensing standards and are located in the 55 Main Street is accredited by the Joint Commis- Building just across from Shorey sion on Accreditation of Healthcare Park. Please call 252-5224 or (603) Organizations. Learn more about our 834-0871 to schedule an appoint- services by calling 1-800-482-7412 or ment or for further information. by visiting our web site, ahch.org. HomeHealth—Visiting Nurses Bridgton Eye Care will serve all of Southern Maine Bringing you the your eye care needs - from eyeglass- best in home health. For over a century, es, contact lenses, eye exams, eye we have been the leading provider health and treatment. Dr. Christine of home health care. Our services Newell, optometrist, has 23 years include Nursing, Rehabilitation, experience and opened her office Parent & Child Health, Counseling, in 2004. With over 450 frames to Telehealth, Community Health and choose from and price ranges for Lifeline—Emergency Response Pro- all budgets, Bridgton Eye Care can gram. We provide care to patients give you a new look. Contact lens covered by Medicare, MaineCare problems? Dr. Newell has the latest and private insurance. As a not-for- contact lenses and solutions to help profit organization, we do not deny you. We accept Medicare, Blue services for inability to pay for care. Cross, Aetna, Cigna, and Tri-care To learn more about our services, health plans. Located at 59 Main please call 1-800-660-4867 or visit St., Bridgton (next to Craftworks) our website: www.homehealth.org. Please call 207-647-2030 for an appointment. Closed Tuesdays. JC Mobility Solutions LLC - As a full service mobility dealer, Bridgton Hospital - Located in we deal with many manufacturers the heart of the Lakes Region of such as Pride, Harmar, Pacesaver, • Innovative One Appointment Crowns Utilizing State of the Art CEREC Maine, Bridgton Hospital is a proud Golden, Shoprider, Merits. We have Technology member of the Central Maine scooters, powerchairs, Ramps, lifts, • Prevention Oriented, Quality Driven Practice Medical Center, Lewiston, family of stairlifts, lift chairs, wheelchairs. We • The Latest in Elective Cosmetic Dentistry & Smile Makeovers hospitals. Bridgton Hospital opened rent scooters, liftchairs, powerchairs, its new state-of-the-art building in • Up to Date Restorative Techniques wheelchairs. We are factory certi- January 2002. We feature all private fied for repairs for what we sell. In • A Friendly Team That Strives to Accommodate Your Needs patient rooms and birthing suites. house or your house service. We do • Relaxed Lakeside Setting Our surgical services department personal service to assure that you • New Patients Always Welcome provides inpatient and outpatient get the product you need. Phones 207-647-3628 surgery. We have a full-service open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 days/week. laboratory. Our radiology depart- Call for appt. 866-435-6399. See us ment offers a diagnostics including on Lake Region TV. 42 Highland Road, Bridgton, ME mammography, ultrasound, CAT 26 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Mobility Solutions

JC Mobility Solutions, LLC Judie Conley, RN, BSN Sales, Service & Rental of Mobility Products Photo: Ethan McNerney JC MobilityNew and Pre-Owned 51B Main Street Hiking, Walking, and Biking in the Raymond, Maine Greater Bridgton Lakes Region 207-655-2000 or Getting outdoors often will result in a general better feeling, overall confidence, increased ability to work, increased strength, decreased 1-866-435-6399 stress level, clearer mind, overall improved health, better weight control and a whole lot of new friends. In the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Call us 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Area there are plenty of places to explore on foot or by bike and get in 7 days a week touch with nature. Remember that as you hike, walk and bike, you are often on privately-owned land. Be respectful. Leave no trace behind. [email protected] And don’t forget to wear comfortable socks and shoes and bring your www.jcmobility.com own water. http://jcmobility.pridedealer.com Monthly Specials The easily accessible Stevens Brook Trail begins at Highland Lake and follows the brook past numerous former mill sites to Long Lake. Soon, Pondicherry Park will be accessible from this trail system. Pleasant Mountain trailheads are located in Bridgton, Denmark and Fryeburg. The degree of difficulty is moderate. Thanks to the efforts of Loon Echo Land Trust, all trails are well-marked. Kiosks provide information. Trails include Bald Peak in Bridgton, The Ledges and Southwest Ridge Trail in Denmark and the Fire Warden’s Trail in Fryeburg. Holt Pond and Bald Pate are easy hikes located in South Bridgton. For an entirely flat walk, the Narrow Gauge Trail extends from South Bridgton to Denmark. More easy walks can be enjoyed at Mayberry Hill Preserve and Quaker Ridge Sanctuary in Casco as well as Sebago Lake State Park in Naples. For a short climb with a great view, try Jockey Cap in Fryeburg. A somewhat longer, but easy hike in Fryeburg is Mount Tom. In Raymond, people enjoy walking along the new sidewalk system from on Route 302 or hiking in Morgan Meadow. Rattlesnake Mountain is an easy Raymond hike that offers views of Sebago Lake. Sebago Elementary School’s Nature Trail is a quiet respite beside the Northwest River, while the easy hike up Douglas Mountain offers a 360 view from the stone tower. Mt. Tir’em and Hawk Mountain in Waterford are two easy hikes that can be attempted in the same day. A bit more challenging are the Brownfield hikes at Burnt Meadow Mountains and Peary Mountain. Lovell offers either a walk through Bradley and Heald Ponds Preserve, Sucker Brook Preserve or Wilson’s Moose Pond Bog and easy/moderate hikes up Sabbatus Mountain and Lord Hill and the Mines. Hikes of moderate difficulty that begin in Stow include Little and Big Deer Hill, Shell Pond, Conant Trail, Horseshoe Trail and Streaked Mountain. An indoor walking program is available at Lake Region High School in Naples.

Bicycling in the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Area means narrow shoulders and hilly routes, but the network of country roads will take you through quintessential New England as you pass old stone walls,

27 2008 Area Guide 28 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce 29 2008 Area Guide ride down maple-lined roads, and past river, lake or mountain views. Mountain View Dentistry Are Many routes can be found by circling lakes in the area. These back you looking for a dentist? Dr. Leslie The Outdoors roads offer an opportunity to ride past orchards, farms and old mill Elston and her exceptional team in- Environmental sites, with plenty of hills to climb. Rides include around Highland Lake vite you to become a new patient in and Stearns Pond in Bridgton and Sweden, Long Lake in Naples, Har- our quality-focused, friendly practice Organizations where we are committed to life-long rison and Bridgton, Kezar Pond in Lovell, Lovewell Pond and Pleasant The Lakes Environmental As- beautiful and healthy smiles. We are Pond in Fryeburg and Denmark, Moose Pond in Bridgton and Denmark, sociation is dedicated to preserving here to meet your preventative, cos- Keoka Lake and McWain Pond in Waterford, Pleasant Lake in Casco the natural resources of the Lakes metic and restorative needs on the and Crescent Lake and Panther Pond in Raymond. For a ride through Region. Visit our lakes center at 230 relaxing shores of Highland Lake. Fryeburg, check fryeburgmaine.org and click on the bike map. An Main St. in Bridgton for information Why wait? Call Kim today to set Evergreen Valley ride in Stow is a 12-mile out-and-back on Deer Hill on our Holt Pond Nature Area up your new patient appointment! Road, an unpaved Forest Service road. Or try the Cold River Valley in wetland boardwalk, workshops, 42 Highland Road, Bridgton, ME Stow. The Boston Hills in Denmark and Morgan Meadow in Raymond field trips, water testing, educational 04009, 207-647-3628 offer a mountain bike experience. For a less strenuous workout, and one programs and lecture series. For a that’s fun for younger children, try the Fryeburg Fairgrounds, though not schedule of events visit our website during fair week. Sebago Lake State Park in Naples is another place Saco Bay Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, P.A. is a P.T. at www.mainelakes.org or give for beginners and more advanced riders. Always remember to wear us a call at 207-647-8580. your helmet when riding. owned Physical Therapy practice located at 55 Main Street, Bridgton. Lakeside Garden Club - For Clinic director Christopher Roy, P.T. more than twenty years the Lakeside specializes in orthopaedic Physical Garden Club has met to promote Therapy, sports medicine, and the gardening education. Members specific evaluation and treatment support efforts to keep civic spaces of spine disorders and back pain. beautified with summer gardens and Chris’s flexible treatment philosophy sponsor local environmental educa- is based on the individual needs of tion. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the the the patient, with treatments tailored 3rd Monday of each month, April to meet the patient’s functional through November and the 3rd goals. Saco Bay PT celebrates 20 Saturday at 10 a.m. January through years of service in Southern Maine March at the Bridgton Comunity in 2008. We have developed a repu- Center. Annual dues are $15. All tation of excellent patient outcomes, interested gardeners and gardening and as a result, many of our new wanna-bes are invited to attend. patients come from word-of-mouth Stop and see our award winning referrals from our current and Butterfly Garden when you visit former patients. Please visit www. the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region sacobaypt.com or call 647-2586 for Chamber of Commerce building. more information. For information phone 647-3937. At Stephens Memorial Hospital our goal is to improve the health Recreation and well-being of our community through education, support and up- Fryeburg Snowmobile Rentals to-date medical technology. We are - We offer Arctic Cat snowmobiles, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare including their 4 Stroke machines. system committed to providing medi- Come and explore the beautiful cal care to all those who seek it. We White Mountains with access to ITS provide a range of care for all mem- 19 and 80 right from our door. Rates bers of your family at all stages of life. start at $99! www.fryeburgsnowmo- We offer exceptional care...excep- bile.com. 532 Main Street, Fryeburg, tionally close to the communities of ME 04037. Call for reservations: western Maine. Visit our website at 800-458-1838 or e-mail: terrym@ www.wmhcc.org. Stephens Memorial sledandbed.com. Hospital is part of Western Maine Health and the MaineHealth® fam- High View Farm, Harrison - If ily, and is located at 181 Main Street, you need a break from the more Norway, 743-5933. strenuous winter sports, or if you just want to enjoy the winter scenery while relaxing, a Sleighride is the perfect solution. High View Farm has been in the Winslow Family since the late 1700’s. Its 147 wooded

30 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce acres makes it the perfect place for a genuine old fashioned horse-drawn sleighride through meadows and woods in Harrison, Maine. Our Belgian Draft Horses are strong and BoatWe all love clean Launches water. It only takes one boater to do immeasurable damage to our vulnerable ponds and friendly, gentle giants. Call Bill and lakes. Invasive water plants, such as milfoil, are spread by boats, which pick them up at one infested lake Darcy Winslow today to schedule and carry them to another. Boat wash stations are available at some boat launch sites in the Greater Bridgton an appointment for your private Lakes Region Area. And Courtesy Inspectors are often on hand to help inspect boats for plants. All launch sites include signs explaining the need for such inspections. After you’ve checked that your gas tank is full, your sleighride, 207-583-4268 or visit us lunch is packed and your gear is stored, please check and remove any vegetation from your boat. online at www.high-view-farm.com. Wagonrides are available all year. Bridgton Moose Pond, Highland Lake, Point Sebago Golf Course - Pub- Salmon Point, Woods Pond lic welcome. Golf Digest considers our Boat washing stations are located 18-hole championship golf course at the West Bridgton fire Station, the best in the Lakes Region. 18- Highland Lake parking lot and holes with cart only $39 to $69 per across from the Woods Pond round (based upon date). Call or visit boat launch. our website for your greens fees and Casco tee times. All-inclusive golf vacation Pleasant Lake and getaway packages available May - October. In the heart of the Naples Lakes Region, off Route 302. www. Sebago Lake State Park (fee) pointsebago.com. Toll free: 1-888- (Note: For Long Lake and Brandy 266-9842. Pond, use launches in Bridgton or Harrison) Rocky Ridge Guide Service - Fish for Large and Smallmouth Raymond Raymond Pond, Crescent Beach, Photo: © Joe Beecher beecherphoto.com Bass, Salmon and Lake Trout, plus Panther Pond, Sebago Lake Striped Bass and Blue Fish with light tackle on the coast. All equipment Harrison provided. Hunt for Woodcock and Crystal Lake, Long Lake Grouse over pointing dogs. Deer hunt in the foothills of the White Lovell Mountains. Ice Fishing. Spring tur- Kezar Lake’s Upper and Middle Bay, Horseshoe Pond, Bradley key hunting. Capt. Carl Bois, Reg. Pond (rough access), Heald Pond Master Maine Guide, P.O. Box 76, (6 mph limit) Lovell, ME 04051 207-925-6262 Outside ME: 1-888-718-2617 www. Waterford rockyridgemaineguide.com email: Keoka Lake, Bear Pond, Five [email protected] Kezar Ponds (rough access), Crooked River Shawnee Peak Ski Area is celebrating 70 Years of skiing and Sebago riding this season! With more than Sebago Lake, Perley Pond, Pea- body Pond 40 trails and glades, two terrain (Note: Need permit from the parks, a 400-foot halfpipe and 19 town office for Sebago Lake trails lit for night skiing (the most launch site) in New England!), Shawnee Peak is Your Maine Mountain! A true Denmark destination, Shawnee Peak offers Moose Pond, Hancock Pond, renowned kids’ programs, delectable Sand Pond, Long Pond eateries, slopeside condominiums Fryeburg and the friendliest service you’ll find Lovewell Pond, Bog Pond, Saco anywhere! Incredible weddings are River (Swan’s Falls, Canal Bridge, our specialty in the spring/sum- Walker Bridge, Hemlock Bridge) mer/fall! Booking 2009 dates now! Call 207-647-8444 or visit shaw- Brownfield neepeak.com Burnt Meadow Pond, Saco River (Brownfield Bridge) Sweden Keyes Pond (rough access), Stearns Pond 31 2008 Area Guide LAKES BIATHLON

The Olympics Come to the Lakes Region Bi means two and -athlon means contest. A biathlon, therefore, is the combination of the two physically challenging sports of cross-country skiing and precise rifle marksmanship. The first is fast, intense and physically demanding, while the latter requires accuracy and control--not easy with a pounding heart and heaving chest. During a competition, competitors must ski a specified distance as quickly as possible, approach the stadium, discard ski poles, take a prone or standing position on a mat, steady a .22-caliber biathlon rifle, control breathing, site the gun at a target 50 meters down range, pull the trigger and shoot. For each shot missed, either time is added or the skier must ski a penalty loop.

Maine’s Nordic skiing heritage dates back to the late 1870s when Governor Joshua Chamberlain recruited 21 families from Stockholm, Sweden to help settle northern Maine. They brought their skiing tradition with them and skied for transportation, hunting and recreation. Though it remains a somewhat obscure sport, the folks at Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) are working to bring Biathlon into the limelight. This group is dedicated to “re-establish skiing as a lifestyle in Maine.” Their mission is to address the devastating health issues facing our youth population. One way they do this is by making skiing accessible to as many communities as possible. This past year they expanded their horizons by offering biathlon clinics and competitions during the winter and summer for middle and high school students in southern Maine and have recently created the Southern Maine Biathlon Club.

So . . . can’t wait till Vancouver 2010 for the Winter Olympics? Never fear. The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, in conjunc- tion with MWSC and with Poland Spring as sponsor, will bring the first annual Lakes Biathlon to Five Fields Farm on Sunday, January 20, 2008, as part of the Winter Carnival festivities. The Chamber, looking for a way to expand Winter Carnival, which now includes a Mushers Bowl held at Five Fields Farm Cross-Country Ski Center in South Bridgton, needed an event that could occur during the second weekend and wasn’t necessarily snow dependent. Tom Gyger of Five Fields Farm will tell you that it was not his idea, but travel the trail with him and you’ll know he is passionate about the prospect of providing a venue for this Olympic style event. The spectacular terrain of this area lends itself to recreational sports. LEA, LELT and Tom would like to develop the area into multi-use trails that could host activities that can’t happen anywhere else in southern Maine.

The Lakes Biathlon will provide an opportunity to try skiing laps and shooting air rifles at targets. A clinic will begin at 10:00 a.m., where novices can learn shooting techniques. Participants will be coached in shooting air rifles, in both prone and standing positions, as well as the finer points of strategizing a successful race. Informal cross-country races will follow. Typically, at a MWSC biathlon event, competitors start at specified intervals, ski a loop, return to the stadium to shoot five rounds at a metal knock-down target, ski another loop, return to the stadium to shoot five more rounds and then ski a final loop. For every target missed, the skier must complete a penalty loop. If there is a lack of snow, unless it is sheer ice, the competition can quickly become a run and shoot event, similar to the summer biathlon.

Whether you are a recreational skier, an elite racer, or an en- thusiastic onlooker, the Lakes Biathlon promises to be an exciting event to participate in or to watch. The range, parking area and viewing will take place at Fryers’ Field on Fosterville Road. Ski- ing will be on the lower portion of Five Fields Farm and Watkins Field, owned by LELT.

For more information visit the following websites: www.mainelakeschamber.com www.mainewsc.org www.fivefieldsfarmx-cski.com or call the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce at 207.647.3472

32 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce 33 2008 Area Guide Gems in the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region

Visit our towns and villages and enjoy the wealth Office and Meeting Hall in Waterford Flats. Of of sightseeing treats they offer. Natural beauty, course, the ladies were not allowed to vote and outdoor recreation and historic sites highlight our had to keep quiet--surely an impossible task. area. Take time to investigate spectacular gems Twenty-one buildings are listed on the National such as these on your next visit to the Greater Register of Historic Places. Bridgton Lakes Region Area. Along the way you’ll discover more gems as you travel the roads and Songo Locks The Songo Locks connect Sebago meet the people who live and play here. Lake to Brandy Pond and Long Lake. Originally there were 27 locks between Long Lake and Butterfly Garden The Lakeside Garden Club the Atlantic Ocean. Songo Locks, constructed created a Butterfly Garden complete with a vari- in 1830, is the only remaining one of the Cum- ety of shrubs, perennials and annuals necessary berland-Oxford Canal. Today, it continues to be for shelter and nectar at the Greater Bridgton hand-operated, usually between May 1st and Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Informa- October 15th. Pass through Songo Locks on your tion Center. The garden includes a dry river bed own boat or take a ride on the replica Mississippi and a sign explaining the habitat as well as the stern paddle wheeler, Songo River Queen’s, two metamorphosis of butterflies. More information and a half hour river trip. is available in the Information Center. Denmark Bicentennial Park The soothing Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library Our sound of water flowing over the dam at the villages are full of quaint, old-fashioned libraries foot of Moose Pond greets visitors at Denmark such as the Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library in Bicentennial Park on Main Street. Fish near the North Lovell. Step into the foyer of this former dam, canoe or kayak from the park, play on the one-room schoolhouse and step back in time. grass, picnic under the shelter or ice skate on the Though the collection isn’t large, current best pond--all are possibilities in this easily accessible sellers, both fiction and non-fiction, large print public green space in village of Denmark. books, videos and audio tapes are available. A small children’s room is located near the foyer Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center and antique signs are displayed in the front Built of hemlock in an Adirondack Style, the room. This historical and pleasantly surprising Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center in Har- library offers something for everyone, including rison, first opened its doors in 1936. Today a friendly atmosphere. The hours are limited, but the theatre offers an eclectic schedule of events it’s worth a visit. for young and old from late June until early September. Broadway stars and local would-be Casco Fire Department’s Casco Days actors as well as world-acclaimed musicians Advertised as “always the last Saturday in July,” and aspiring students have graced the stage of Casco Days actually begins when the midway Deertrees Theater. opens at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2008. The first Casco Days celebration was held in Hemlock Bridge Built in 1857, of Paddleford 1937 and was sponsored by the Casco High truss construction with supporting laminated School Alumni Association. Today the Casco Fire wooden arches, Hemlock Bridge in Fryeburg is Department sponsors the events. Several weeks a quaint and charming reminder of days gone prior to Casco Days, they piece together the red by. The 109-foot long covered bridge spans the wooden frame work of the midway games. Food old course of the Saco River. Though reinforced is cooked and served in the barn at the back of in 1988 so you can drive across the bridge, it’s Casco Days Park. Volunteers from a number of lo- more fun to walk across. Take time to admire cal organizations work as the “carnies.” Special the work of our forefathers, peer at the river and events include fireworks, a road race, children’s read the graffiti on Maine’s oldest remaining parade, and Grand parade, which bring family, covered bridge. friends and campers together for a homemade, Frances Howe Murals Tucked away in the hometown event. rear of the first floor of the historic Wales and Waterford Flats Historic District Sit on a Hamblen building on Main Street in Bridgton park bench in the village green and look across are the Frances Howe murals, considered to be at the home of Artemus Ward, pen name of Wa- Rufus Porter’s finest work. Painted in 1838, the terford native, Charles F. Brown, who was Mark murals were rescued from the Howe home in Twain’s mentor. Step into the Waterford Library, Massachusetts prior to its demolition in 1965. designed by John Calvin Stevens and son, John They are the only murals known to be signed by

Photo: Ellen McDermott Howard Stevens. Or envision the ladies sitting both Rufus Porter and his son, Stephen Twombly on one side of the room facing their men on the Porter. More information is available at the Rufus other side during town meeting at the Old Town Porter Museum in Bridgton.

34 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Banker Lakes Region Properties Insurance/Real specializes in home buying and sell- “Since 1980, the premier sales office for waterfront ing on every lake and pond in the and residential properties in western Maine.” Estate area as well as all land, residential and commercial real estate. Our Agency 1 Real Estate & Jordan office remains #1 in the market Rentals - Specializing in lake re- area year after year, thanks to our lated property in the Sebago/Long 15 full-time, highly professional, Lake Region. Started in the early experienced brokers who are eager 1950s, we are the oldest family-run to help you with all your real estate sales and rental agency in the area needs. We are a family run business - we have the experience you’re and you will truly feel like you are looking for. Visit us on the internet part of the family when you visit our at www.sebagolakeproperties.com, office located at the intersections of you’ll find descriptions of our list- Routes 302 and 35 at the lights in ings as well as links to the statewide Naples! – THE HEART OF THE listings. We have over 150 cottages LAKES REGION! Visit our website for rent, you’ll find descriptions and at www.lakesproperties.com or call multiple photos of each on our site us at 207-693-7000. under “rentals”. Call Steve or Elaine Titcomb at 1-800-942-5547; We Dutton Real Estate - Since its look forward to talking with you. establishment in 1980, Dutton Real Dutton Real Estate Estate has been the premier sales Chalmers Insurance Agency P. O. Box 300 office for waterfront and residential was established in 1857, and serves properties in western Maine. A fam- Center Lovell, ME 04016 the Lakes Region areas of Maine ily-run business created by Ollie and Phone: 207-925-1000 and New Hampshire. Bruce A. Renee Dutton, it is presently owned Fax: 207-925-1200 Chalmers and William W. Chalm- and operated by daughter Randi. email: [email protected] ers own and operate the home Located in Center Lovell, home to office located in Bridgton, Maine, popular Kezar Lake, the area offers as well as eight additional loca- View all Maine listings at www.duttonre.com panoramic views of Mt. Washington tions throughout Maine and New and the Presidential range. Dut- Hampshire. The Chalmers Insur- ton Real Estate can handle all of ance Agency offers commercial your real estate and vacation rental and personal insurance, as well needs. Call 207-925-1000 to speak as specialty products for ski areas with one of our experienced and and girls and boys summer camps. knowledgeable realtors. You may Chalmers Insurance Agency, 100 view all Maine real estate listings at Main Street, P.O. Box 189, Bridgton, www.duttonre.com. Randi Dutton ME 04009 207-647-3311, website: Associate Broker/Owner Dutton www.chalmers-ins.com Real Estate, Inc. www.duttonre.com Chalmers Realty was established 207-925-1000 in the early 1950s, serving the Lakes Krainin Real Estate - Your Door Region area. The business was built to the Sebago Lake Region: Lake- with honesty and integrity, and our front Homes & Cottages, Country motto is “A satisfied customer is our Homes & Land, Vacation & Resi- first consideration.” These are the dential Rentals Let us help you sell same principles we operate under your home or find the home of today. The agency is a member of the your dreams! Or choose from over National Association of REALTORS, 300 cottages for that special vaca- Maine Association of REALTORS, tion! Three convenient locations Western Maine Board of Realtors, – Route 302, Raymond, 655-3811 and the Maine Real Estate Informa- (800-639-2321); Route 302, Naples, tion System (MREIS) multiple listing 693-5000 (800-682-0963); and Main service. Chalmers Realty, 100 Main Street, Bridgton 647-8222 (877- Street, P.O. Box 189, Bridgton, ME 647-8222). To view all listings for 04009 207-647-3311, website: www. sales or rentals, visit our easy-to-use chalmers-realty.com website at www.krainin.com. Call Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Krainin Real Estate for all your real Properties - Located in Naples, the estate needs! heart of the Lakes Region, Coldwell 35 2008 Area Guide Lakes Region #1 Selling & Listing Office!

LAKES REGION “I Make It Happen— You Make It Home.” PROPERTIES Kate Loverin Lakefront Homes & Cottages (207) 776-8589 Residential Properties (207) 647-8222 Commercial Property [email protected] Land and Building Lots www.krainin.com Visit our website at: www.lakesproperties.com [email protected] Independently owned & operated 692 Roosevelt Trail Naples, ME 04055 207-693-7000 800-639-2136 (outside Maine)

36 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Mr. Lakefront Keller Williams our experienced agents have expert Real Estate - Do you love Maine knowledge on lake and mountain lakefront property? We do. We list properties. Member of Western only lakefront real estate and help Maine Board of Realtors, Statewide thousands of customers every year Multiple Listing Service, National by answering their questions about Association of Realtors. Visit us Oberg Insurance buying and selling lakefront real at our historic brick building at estate. Whether you’re “just look- 132 Main Street, Bridgton, ME & Real Estate ing”, need information, or want a 04009. Phone: 207-647-5551, market analysis, we’re here for you. 888-400-9858. Website: www.ober- We are a team of seasoned profes- grealestate.com, e-mail: obergagy@ sionals who know the area, know the roadrunner.com Serving the community since 1934 market, and know the ins and outs of shoreland zoning, local code en- Oberg Insurance Agency - • Complete Line of Auto, Motorcycle, Complete line of AUTO, HOME, forcement, and environmental laws. Home, Boat, RV Insurance Our website provides lake news, BOAT, RV, MOTORCYCLE, guidance, and information on every SNOWMOBILE, BUSINESS • Business Insurance listed lakefront property on every & LIFE INSURANCE. Oberg • Life Insurance Agency , a three generation, fam- lake and pond in the entire state. Try • Wide Range of Quality us at www.mrlakefront.net, call us at ily-owned business, established in 207-655-8787, or stop in at our of- 1934. Representing many quality Real Estate Listings fice located next to the “choo choo” “A” rated companies, we are an in- on Rte. 302 in South Casco. dependent insurance agency. Your protection is our profession. 132 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Nationwide Insurance, The Call us for a competitive quote (207) 647-5551 or 1-888-400-9858 Maier Agency is a full services today. 132 Main Street, Bridgton, insurance agency for The Greater ME 04009. Phone: 207-647-5551, www.obergrealestate.com Lakes Region. We are committed 888-400-9858. E-mail: obergagy@ [email protected] to solving all your personal and roadrunner.com business insurance needs, truly being an agent that is “On Your Side”. Point Sebago Resort – Four Additionally, we can help you put Season Affordable Vacation Home plans in place to protect your family Ownership. 775-acre resort with now and in the future by offering Golf Digest recognized 18-hole golf Life Insurance and Retirement course and Sebago Lake access. planning. We are experienced in- Beaches, marina, boat slips, outdoor surance specialists who will provide sports center with tennis, volleyball, you the best coverages at the most shuffleboard, basketball courts, competitive rates. We specialize in horseshoes and more. Family Ac- the following policies: PERSONAL- tivities Programs. In the heart of Auto, Homeowner’s, Vacation the Lakes Region near everything. JORDAN RENTALS Homes, Construction Insurance & Vacation home sales by Vacation Liability Umbrellas, BUSINESS Home Properties Inc. Rt. 302, Agency 1 - General Liability, Auto, Property, Casco, ME Toll free: 1-888-266- Umbrellas, LIFE & FINANCIAL 9842. www.pointsebago.com - Term Variable, IRA’s, Mutual 1-800-942-5547 Remax At The Lakes - Real Funds, Annuities. Please call us for Estate Sales - Lakefront, mountain- a second opinion and a free quote side, vacation, residential homes, and before you know, Nationwide VACATION RENTALS - Lakefront lots & acreage. Call 1-800-647- will be “On Your Side”. 844 Roos- and lake access by the week, month or season in the 5371 for free brochure &/or mar- evelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062, ket information. Located on 171 Lakes Region including Frye Island. Rates starting at 207-892-2188. Portland Street, PO Box 160, $350 per week. Oberg Real Estate Agency - Bridgton, ME 04009 207-647-5371 SALES - Lakefront, country & residential homes, Located in the heart of downtown Fax 207-647-8316 email: remax@ Bridgton. Specializing in lakefront, mainelakes.com website: www. cottages & land. residential, vacation, business and mainelakes.com www.sebagolakeproperties.com land sales. Established in 1934 – three generation, independent A family run business, serving the Lakes Region of family owned business continuing to serve the Lakes Region market. Southern Maine for over 50 years. Representing buyers and sellers,

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38 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Professional Churches The Bridgton Alliance Church Services - Our Sunday worship service is Financial Services a 9 a.m. Tuesdays, AWANA for the children meets at 6 p.m., and Brookfield Mortgage Company Wednesdays, MOPS for mothers of - We’re dedicated to providing the preschoolsers. Also on Wednesdays best solutions for your home fi- we have Prayer and Bible study at 6 nancing needs. If you want great p.m. and Thursdays we have a youth rates, low closing costs and a simple group for the teens at 6:30 p.m. We smooth process, we excel. In addi- have various other small group stud- tion we have relationships to offer ies throughout the week. For more you great choices for financing such information please call the church as stated income loans for the self- employed, construction and rehab at 207-647-2027, or visit us at 368 loans, second and seasonal lending Harrison Road, Bridgton, Maine as well as help and planning with 04009. Pastor Ed Boon and Debbie credit issues without the big fees that Dean, Director of Discipleship. others charge. Please give us a call and see how our great local staff can The Bridgton United Method- earn your trust and make your home ist Church is located at 214 Main financing easy. 207-647- 4440. 472 Street. We are a protestant Christian Portland Road, Rte. 302, Bridgton, Church spreading the news of God’s ME 04009. www.e-brookfield.com love and his word. Sunday Worship and Sunday School are both at Evergreen Credit Union - Better 11a.m. Praise and Worship service Banking Made Easy Everyday..... Thursdays at 7pm. Our non-alco- without all the fees! Get to know holic communion is offered to all. Matthew Jacobson, Manager of We seek to serve and embrace our the Naples branch, and the member community and our world through service staff who can meet all the our many mission activities, Bible banking needs of individuals, fami- studies, and an active United Meth- lies and businesses who live or work odist Woman’s group. We welcome in Cumberland County. Evergreen all visitors and local residents who Credit Union provides some of the wish to join us for worship. For more lowest rates on loans and highest information, please call the church yields on CDs and Money Market at 647-4476, Pastor Chong Choi at accounts. Visit evergreencredi- tunion.org for full online banking, 647-8380, or visit our web site at plus more information on our finan- www.bridgtonumc.com cial products, services, office hours and other branch locations. Salons & Spas Northeast Bank - Your financial future deserves nothing less than The Garden Gate - to Beauty and Northeast Bank. With a complete Wellness. The premier, full service range of financial services, we’re day spa in the Lakes Region area. more than a bank. And that means Come in and enjoy our nurturing we can do more for you. Stop by environment while you relax and any of our locations, visit www. experience feeling your very best. northeastbank.com, or call us at We offer massage, skin care, body 1-800-284-5989 to discuss our full treatments, a full menu of hair spectrum of Banking, Insurance, services, manicures, pedicures, and Investment services. You’ll find cosmetics, and hair removal. Also we’re No ordinary bank.® available, Day of Beauty packages, professional products, gift certifi- Norway Savings Bank, Bridg- cates and bridal consultations. Call ton, 647-3344 We’re here to serve for a spa tour or to reserve your you with 20 branches from Saco to appointment. Voted 2004 Business Brunswick; Portland to Bethel. We of the Year. Rated Five-Star Beauty offer full-service banking including Destination by Beauty Magazine Maine’s largest surcharge-free ATM bank network (over 180 ATMs) and 2006. Conveniently open Tuesday Internet Banking. Looking for real - Saturday by appointment. Rt. 302, choices and uncommon value? Stop Casco, Maine. 207-655-3506 by our Bridgton office and ask about Reality Banking or visit our web site: www.norwaysavingsbank.com 39 2008 Area Guide 2008 Maine 2007 Band Line-up— Blues Festival The 50-50 Blues Band Annmarie Smith Big Chief Blind Albert Blind Lemons Fathers’ Day Weekend Blues Street Station The Blue Willow Band Blues Challengers June 14, 2008 The Blueshounds Bonnie Edwards and the Practical Cats Shawn Mercer & the Boondocks Blues Band An all day event featuring more than 30 DW Gill and the Blues Prophets Dave Mello red-hot blues bands at Deja Blues 12 different venues in Naples— Delta Knights Denny Breau “the Heart of the Lakes Region.” The Disclaimers Don Brewer Blues Project Bray’s Brew Pub & Eatery Eric Green Funky Front Porch The Freedom Cafe Jimmy and the Soulcats Kahuna’s Kevin Kimball and the Steeldrivers Lex and Joe Blueswing Naples Village Green Luther James North Shore Tavern Mark “Guitar” Miller Matt and the Barnburners Rick’s Cafe Meantone Sandy’s at the Flight Deck The Mojo Romeos The Mojomatics Shaker’s Bar & Grill New Blues Revue Songo River Queen II Off Mission Blues Band Pam Baker and the SG’s Sydney’s Restaurant Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations Tony’s Foodland/The Umbrella Factory Pat Pepin and Tom O’Connell Poke Chop Watson’s Wheels & Water Show Roundhouse The Roy-Hudson Blues Band Shuttle transportation available. 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40 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Animal Care Transportation Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Town Farm Transportation, is a non-profit organization which LLC • Airport, Train, Cruise Ship contracts with seventeen towns in Transfers • Concerts & Sporting Bridgton Maine to accept neglected, stray Events • City to City Transfers. 7 and abandoned cats and dogs from Passenger, 4-Wheel Drive, SUV the towns’ animal control officers. Transportation. Child seats avail- A c a d e m y We are a “No Kill” shelter dedi- able, major credit cards accepted. “Celebrating 200 Years of Making the Difference.” cated to our mission to find forever 24 hour service. PO Box 200, New families for as many homeless dogs Gloucester, ME 04260 Call Frank www.bridgtonacademy.org and cats as possible. When space is Chambers, 207-712-4669/207- P.O. Box 292 available, Harvest Hills also accepts 712-4738, email: twnfrm@yahoo. owner surrendered animals from all com or visit: www.townfarmtrans- North Bridgton, ME 04057 surrounding communities in Maine portation.biz 207.647.3322 and New Hampshire and will assist other shelters by providing a safe temporary home for adoptable animals that would otherwise be euthanized. Donations are always gratefully accepted. 207-935-4359. We are located on Route 302 on the Bridgton Fryeburg line. Visit us on the web at: www.harvesthills.org

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The Garden Gate to Beauty & Wellness (207) 655-3506 Your Premier Day Spa in the Greater Lakes Region We specialize in Weddings, Creative Hair Design &Color, Lash & Hair Extensions, Mineral Make-up, Manicures & Pedicures, Full First Impressions Body Hair Removal, Therapeutic Massage and Facials Cleaning, Inc. Gift Certificates, Custom Spa Packages, A Maine Corporation and Spa Memberships Available! Residential, Vacation & Seasonal Voted a 5 Star Beauty Destination by Beauty Magazine Moving In or Moving Out Call Us and Insured 2004 Business of the Year 207-647-5096 E-Mail: [email protected] Rt. 302, South Casco, ME 04077 9 Moose Pond Drive Bridgton, Maine 04009

42 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce artists. Paintings, hand blown glass, Specialty garden sculptures in wrought iron, copper or steel can help bring joy Shops and beauty to your home. www.har- vestgoldjewelry.com. Route 5, Center Bridgton Books - Over 20,000 Lovell, Maine. 207-925-6502. Different Titles, plus books on tape for rent or sale, cards, stationery, Mexicali Blues is a Maine-based music, magazines, posters and more. company that since 1988 has offered Free gift wrap. No extra charge for an original line of Mexicali clothing, special orders. Visa, MC, Discover, one of a kind jewelry, and handmade- -gift certifcates. 140 Main Street, giftware. By traveling to distant coun Bridgton. Across from Magic Lan- tries such as Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, tern. 207-647-2122 e-mail:justinat- Ecuador, India, Nepal, Thailand and [email protected] Indonesia, the Mexicali crew respon- sibly searches out the finest variety of EFG Books - A cozy eclectic used unique items. By directly importing bookstore with an extensive collec- and avoiding catalog suppliers, Mexi- tion of 20th century fiction and po- cali Blues can directly pass along the etry. They also have a small section savings on quality merchandise at an of new books from such legendary affordable price. With four convenient presses as New Directions, City locations in Maine, Portland, Freeport, Lights and Grove Press including Newcastle, Raymond and an online titles by Jack Kerouac, Henry Miller, store at www.mexicaliblues.com. For Thomas Merton, Allen Ginsberg, more information contact the Ray- William Carlos Williams, Samuel mond store (207-655-3901) located Beckett and more. There is also a on Route 302. fine art gallery in the back of the store showing single-artist shows Reny’s Department Store - A year-round. There is a new show Maine Shopping Adventure! Locat- every 4-8 weeks depending on the ed in the heart of downtown, Renys season. Come browse as long as has been in Bridgton since 1952, you wish! Hours are Wednesday providing our customers with quality thru Sunday 10-5. 186 Main Street, goods at Renys everyday low prices Bridgton 207-647-9339 for 55 years. Maine’s own family- run department store features name Gallery 302 is a co-operative fine art brand clothing such as Carharrt, gallery featuring the work of artists Columbia, Woolrich, Timberland, and artisans of western Maine and Osh Gosh, New Balance and many eastern New Hampshire. Sixty-two more factory-direct close-outs PLUS artists exhibit plus exciting Guest everything else you need for your Artists on a regular basis. Monthly family, home, camp or cottage. Toys, wine and cheese receptions are open towels, sheet sets, snacks, appliances, to the public. Exhibits include water- and a variety of Maine-made gift colors, oils, pastels, jewelry, blown and ideas. Speaking of a great gift, gift sculptured glass, stained glass, ceram- cards are now available on line at ics, sculpture, iron works, pine needle www.renys.com. Thanks for shop- baskets and much more. Think of us ping at Renys! 647-3711 for all your gift and decorating needs and visit us often. Exhibits change Sportshaus - Route 302, Bridgton monthly. Gift Certificates and Ship- (207-647-5100) caters to the needs ping available. All major credit cards of water enthusiasts with an exten- accepted. 112 Main St, Bridgton, sive selection of water toys, water Maine 04009 (207) 647-2787. Open skis, kneeboards, wakeboards, life 7 days a week year round. jackets, kayaks & canoes. We carry over 500 swimsuits every summer! Harvest Gold Gallery - located An expanded sandal department amongst the beautiful mountains boasts Reef, Teva, Sanuk, Adidas. and lakes of western Maine, we are a You can also find tennis accessories family owned and operated business. & racquet repair facilities, mens & The owners, Bill and Lynda Rudd ladies activewear and Maine souve- have been making fine gold jewelry nir T-shirts. For your vacation fun, for over 20 years and have had their we rent kayaks, sailboats, canoes, designs displayed throughout the water skis and kneeboards (delivery world. The line features hundreds of avail). Skiers, in winter we are a original designs of earrings, bracelets, full-line ski shop carrying alpine rings, necklaces and pendants. The equipment, snowboards and snow- gallery not only features their own ex- shoes & we offer “off mountain” quisite works but, also, showcases an pricing. Open daily, weekends too. everchanging collection of American www.sportshausski.com

43 2008 Area Guide Enjoy an array of restaurantsDining— in the Lakes Region, from family-style fare to fine dining amid the spectacular backdrop of our mountains and lakes in western Maine. Tempt your taste buds with selections from local bakeries, diners, coffee shops, ethnic and classic American cuisine, Maine seafood eateries, brew pubs, steakhouses and more. The options are endless and sure to please even the most discerning palate in the Greater Bridgton Lakes Regions area.

Shopping in the Shopping—Lakes Region area can be summarized in one word, “unique.” We don’t have the big box stores. Instead, enjoy the antique and specialty shops located throughout our towns and villages. Whether you are looking for a perfect gift for that special someone, or for yourself, you’ll be sure to find it in one of our many quaint shops. From hand-made Maine crafts and antique treasures to outdoor gear and clothing, you’ll find a variety of shopping opportunities in our western Maine communities.

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108 Main St. Bridgton, Maine 04009 Gifts and Crafts (207) 647-3957 Cards and Jewelry email: [email protected] Specialty Foods and our FAMOUS Adria and Fletcher Carr—Proprietors Cool Moose Goods www.thecoolmoose.com

45 2008 Area Guide coffee, or our delicious sandwiches Restaurants & and salads for your day out on the lake or back at your camp. We Specialty Food are located at 923 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), on the west side of the Naples Causeway; next door to the Shops Long Lake Marina. (207) 693-3700, The Black Horse Tavern - Since www.freedomcafeandpub.com opening 20 years ago our vision has become a reality. We’re an easy place The Good Life Market - The to meet friends enjoying great food Good Life Market is conveniently and good cheer. Sunday Brunch located at the corner of Routes 302 is the jewel of the week; exceptional and 85 in Raymond. We carry a Bloody Marys and amazingly Fluffy delicious array of sandwiches, deli Omelets make The Black Horse meats and salads, fresh produce, especially enjoyable on Sunday. artisan cheeses, local and imported Come experience our creative daily foods, Maine microbrews, and the specials, homemade soup and des- broadest selection of fine wines in serts, extensive wine list and full bar. the area. Quality, selection, and ser- Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner, all vice make the difference. The market our food is prepared to order with is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the freshest ingredients. Child-ap- Call ahead at 207-655-1196 to order. proved children’s menu. Open 1297 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond. Monday-Saturday at 11:00, Sunday Brunch at 10:00 Dinner Lake House - Highly acclaimed at 4:00. 207-647-5300 restaurant, featured in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Yankee Magazine, Center Lovell Inn & Restau- and Wine Spectator. Relaxed atmo- rant - Fine dining in a relaxed sphere and elegant dining. Lunches, and friendly atmosphere. Summer brunches or dinner, we’ll accommo- months dine on the screened in date parties of six or more anytime. porch and watch the sunset over Serving dinner Tues. - Sunday in the White Mountains or enjoy a summer, Thurs., Fri., Sat. in fall and crackling fire in the winter. Dine on winter. Price fix specials. Reserva- highly acclaimed “made to order” tions please: 583-4182 or 800-223- fare offering a variety of appetizers, 4182. Located at the jct. of Rts. 35 home soups & salads to fresh catch and 37 in Waterford. Closed Mon- of the day, rack of lamb and many days. www.lakehousemaine.com. other entrees & homemade desserts. Featured in: Bon Appetit, Downeast, Morning Dew Natural Grocery Yankee & Everyday Rachael Ray. & Deli offers a fine selection of fresh Call for reservations: 1-800-777- organic produce, free range meats, 2698. 1107 Main St., Center Lovell, a large selection of natural and ME. Open Mid-May thru October organic foods, supplements, home- & Late December thru Mid-March. brew supplies, books and more. www.centerlovellinn.com In addition, Morning Dew has a unique deli featuring Boar’s Head The Freedom Café & Pub - is Provisions, sandwiches and soups located in the historic 200 year old for the vegetarian or meat lover. Causeway Landing Building on the Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is shores of beautiful Long Lake. Dine here to assist you. Morning Dew is in either our two story open post located at the corner of 302 & 117 & beam great room, our lakefront just south of Bridgton Village, 19 dining room, or on our outdoor deck Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton. Phone: overlooking the glistening shores of 647-4003, web address: www.morn- Long Lake in Naples village. Our ingdewnatural.com world-traveled chef has created a varied menu, offering homemade The Oxford House Inn Res- chowders & bisques along with taurant - Located in the heart regional favorites including fresh of Fryeburg, Maine, The Oxford steamed lobsters from our 250 gal- House Inn is widely recognized as lon salt water tank. Casual pubfare a memorable dining destination. and vegetarian dishes also available. Chef-owned by Culinary Institute Try Maine microbrews on draught, of America graduate Jonathan Spak a glass of wine from our extensive and his wife Natalie, the restaurant wine list, or one of our signature is acclaimed for exquisite dining in cocktails from our full bar. While the evening and for its incompa- at The Freedom Café & Pub, rable Sunday brunch. The menu don’t forget to stop at our seasonal features local & organic produce Murray’s General Store to get in season, all-natural poultry and beer, soda, ice, Green Mountain meats, and creative over-the-top

46 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce desserts. Certified Environmental jazz and Down East humor! As Leader in the hospitality industry home to the Deertrees Theatre Fes- and featured in Down East & New tival, the Sebago-Long Lake Music England Journey magazines! AAA Festival, the Deertrees Children’s approved, open year round. For Wednesday Series, the BackStage more information or reservations, Gallery and the Salt Lick Café, please call 1-800-261-7206 or visit Maine’s most enchanting theatre www.oxfordhouseinn.com. presents an eclectic array of entertainment during a season that runs The Umbrella Factory - “Your from late June until early September. Country Food Store On The Way For a complete production schedule Home” located on Route 302, just South of the causeway in Beautiful please visit our website at www.deer- Downtown Naples, Maine. Wine treestheatre.org or telephone the capital of Maine! There are over Box Office at 207-583-6747. 500 wines ( Domestic & Imported). The Magic Lantern is back, Coldest beer on the Roosevelt Trail, 400 domestic, imported and micro bigger and better than ever! Now brews, found behind 15 doors in our with 4 screens, awesome balconies, new icy cold beer cooler. An Agency expanded food menu, cinema pub, LAKE HOUSE INN Liquor Store, in the Wild, Wild West live stage performances and more! Saloon. Carry out only. Experience The Magic Lantern retains its “Old Historic Inn & Restaurant the difference of shopping in a full Fashion” appeal with a Victorian Serving Summer Dinner LIVE MUSIC size country store, offering a wide flair in our Lobby and main theater. SELECTED selection of fresh meat & produce, Visit our Art Deco, Nautical and Tuesday - Sunday at 5:30 pm DATES and a full size bakery & deli. You King Arthur themed theaters as just can’t get it this good down The well! There is a lot to see and enjoy Midweek Price Fix Specials Roosevelt Trail. Locally owned & at the New Magic Lantern. The (Fall-Winter, Thurs., Fri., Sat.) operated by David & Gail Allenson Lantern is available for hosting par- 3 Course Dinner Including Glass of House Wine $29.95 207-693-3988 ties and other events. “The Magic is back!” 9 Depot Street Bridgton 686 Waterford Road • Waterford, ME Venezia Ristorante - Located Maine Movie hotline 207-647-5443 at the junction of Routes 302 & 93 or check our schedule online at www. 583-4182 • 800-223-4182 for reservations in Bridgton. Fine Italian Cuisine. magiclanternmovies.com. www.lakehousemaine.com All meals prepared to order. Reser- vations accepted. Open year-round. Saco Valley Sports Center - Summer hours Tuesday through Family fun for everyone!!!! 16 lanes Sunday 5-9 p.m.; winter hours of Candlepin Bowling w/ bumper Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday lanes for kids, keep score on our 5-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5-9 computerized scoring system. We p.m. Visa/MC/Discover. No checks also have 3 Fullswing golf simula- accepted. 647-5333 tors. That’s right, Play golf all winter The Village Tie-Up Market and too. Play your choice of any one of Deli, located on the north end of 22 of the worlds greatest courses. We Long Lake, is under new owner- just updated to the most advanced ship. The market features fresh local system offered. Not into golf or produce, lobsters, specialty foods, bowling? Try any one of our 13 cheeses, a full deli, and new menu arcade games, 2 billiard tables or which still includes a variety of sand- Air hockey. Enjoy something from wiches and pizza. We are an agency our snack bar. We have a full liquor liquor store and offer a unique selec- license. We are just 20 min from tion of wines. The market has gas Bridgton and N. Conway. So come services on both street and lakeside on down for your next family outing for car and boat fueling convenience or company party. We are located on Stop in and let our friendly staff the corner of Rte 302 and Pine St. accommodate your needs. Open Fryeburg, Maine. 207-935-3777 or daily 5 am-9pm, with extended for more info visit our website “www. summer hours. 29 Main Street, sacovalleysportscenter.com” Harrison. 207-583-4266. Songo River Queen II - On the Causeway, Naples. 2 1/2 hour Songo Entertainment/ River Cruise - 9:45 a.m., 3:45 p.m., July thru Labor Day (adults: $15, Cultural children: $10); 1-hour Long Lake Cruise - 1:00, 2:30, & 7:00 p.m., July Deertrees Theatre and Cul- thru Labor Day (adults: $8, children: tural Center, Deertrees Road, $6). Open Memorial Day-October Harrison - Broadway plays and 15. Call for spring & fall Schedule: bluegrass concerts! Classical music 207-693-6861. Visit our website at and stand-up comedy! New Orleans www.songoriverqueen.net. 47 2008 Area Guide SPRINGER’S

• Summer • Award- Live PIZZA Winning Lobster! EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Chili RT. 37 & 118 • WIFI OPEN 7 DAYS Waterford 583-2051

Fresh Dough Pizza Large Sandwich Menu on Amato’s Rolls Wraps—Calzones—Salads Breakfast Sandwiches Jeffrey & Victoria Toole Groceries—Wine, Beer, Beverages Market Live Bait—Snowmobile Accessible Weddings, Cocktail Parties, Barbecues and ATM Lobster Bakes, Licensed Liquor Catering Basket Megabucks • Powerball Main Street “In the Block” Sunrise, Portal, & Lang Greeting Call Toll Free 1-800-210-CATER! Harrison, Maine Cards and Calendars 18 King Hill Road, Naples, ME 04055 (207)787-3327 583-6126 Maine Candles www.lakeregioncaterers.com [email protected] Eat In or Take Out

Dine In — Take Out Route 302 Bridgton 647-8990

48 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Saco Valley Sports Center 95 Pine St., Route 302 Fryeburg, ME 04037 207-935-3777 Candlepin Bowling, Full Swing Golf, Arcade, & Billiards www.sacoalleysportscenter.com

Photo: Kristin Lindberg The Rufus Porter Museum 67 North High Street Bridgton, Maine 207-647-2828 Open June 3, 2008 through October 12th Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 5 pm Other Days, by appointment

www.rufusportermuseum.org

Movie Theater 9 Depot Street Bridgton Maine 04009 207-647-5065 “The Magic Is Back” Four Screens Balconies The “Tannery” Cinema Pub

Visit our site for the most up-to-date information & Schedules: www.magiclanternmovies.com Bring in this ad for a LARGE POPCORN for only $1.00! No copies or reproductions allowed.

49 2008 Area Guide The Towns of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce

Bridgton, Maine Denmark, Maine Lovell, Maine Sebago, Maine Three Chase Street, Suite One PO Box 109, Route 117 PO Box 236 406 Bridgton Road Bridgton, ME 04009 Denmark, ME 04022 Center Lovell, ME 04016 Sebago, ME 04029 207-647-8786 207-452-2163 207-925-6272 207-787-2457 Fax: 207-647-8789 Fax: 207-452-2333 Fax: 207-925-1710 Fax: 207-787-2760 www.bridgtonmaine.org www.townofsebago.org Population 1,004 Population 994 Population 4,883 Population 1,433 Police: 911 Police: 911 Police: 207-647-8814 Police: 911 911 for Emergencies Fire: 207-452-2331 Fire: 911 911 for Emergencies Fire: 911 Fire: 207-647-3663 School District: SAD 72 911 for Emergencies School District: SAD 72 www.msad72.k12.me.us School District: SAD 61 www.msad72.k12.me.us www.sad61.k12.me.us School District: SAD 61 Library: 207-925-3177 www.sad61.k12.me.us Library: 207-452-2200 Library: 207-787-2321 Post Office: 207-925-2310 Library: 207-647-2472 Post Office: 207-452-2156 Post Office: 207-787-2381

Post Office: 207-647-2081 Naples, Maine Fryeburg, Maine PO Box 1757, Lambs Mill Road Stow, Maine 16 Lovewell Pond Road Naples, ME 04055 710 Stow Road Brownfield, Maine Fryeburg, ME 04037 207-693-6364 Stow, ME 04037 PO Box 100, Route 160 207-935-2805 Fax: 207-693-3667 Population 246 Brownfield, ME 04010 Fax: 207-935-6008 207-935-2007 [email protected] Population 3,274 Police/Fire: 207-697-3355 Fax: 207-935-7702 911 for Emergencies Population 3,083 Police: 1-800-501-1111 Population 1,251 911 for Emergencies School District: SAD 72 Police: 207-935-3323 www.msad72.k12.me.us Police: 911 911 for Emergencies Fire: 207-693-6850 911 for Emergencies Fire: 207-935-2885 Fire: 207-935-2615 Sweden, Maine 911 for Emergencies 911 for Emergencies School District: SAD 61 Rt. 93, Sweden Road www.sad61.k12.me.us Sweden, ME 04040 School District: SAD 72 School District: SAD 72 207-647-3944 www.msad72.k12.me.us www.msad72.k12.me.us Library: 207-693-6841 Population 316 Library: 207-935-3003 Library: 207-935-2731 Post Office: 207-693-6340 Police: 207-647-8814 Post Office: 207-935-2713 Post Office: 207-935-2453 Raymond, Maine Fire: 207-647-3663 401 Webbs Mills Road Casco, Maine Harrison, Maine Raymond, ME 04071 School District: SAD 72 940 Meadow Road 20 Front Street 207-655-4745 www.msad72.k12.me.us Casco, ME 04105 Harrison, ME 04040 www.raymondmaine.org 207-627-4515 207-583-2241 Waterford, Maine Fax: 207-627-4180 Fax: 207-583-5240 Population 4,299 366 Valley Road www.cascomaine.org www.townofharrisonmaine.com Police: 207-655-7851 Waterford, ME 04088 Population 3,469 Population 2,315 911 for Emergencies 207-583-4403 Fax: 207-583-6433 Police: 911 Police: 911 Fire: 207-655-4515 911 for Emergencies Population 1,443 Fire: 911 Fire: 207-583-6011 Raymond Superintendent of Police: 911 School District: SAD 61 School District: SAD 17 Schools: 207-655-8666 www.sad17.k12.me.us Fire: 207-583-2410 www.sad61.k12.me.us Library: 207-655-4283 Library: 207-583-2970 School District: SAD 17 Library: 207-627-4541 Post Office: 207-655-4974 www.sad17.k12.me.us Post Office: 207-583-4773 Post Office: 207-627-4892 Library: 207-583-2050 Post Office: 207-583-2240 50 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Photo: © Joe Beecher beecherphoto.com BridgtonHouses of Worship Advent Church 207-647-2616 Alliance Church 207-647-2027 Congregational Church 207-647-3936 Jehovah Witnesses 207-647-8670 N. Bridgton Congregational 207-647-2808 S. Bridgton Congregational 207-583-2975 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 207-647-4339 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 207-647-8549 United Methodist Church 207-647-4476 or 647-8380 Brownfield Brownfield Community Church 207-935-3710

Casco Casco Alliance Church 207-655-4054 Casco Village Church 207-627-4282 Webbs Mills Free Baptist Church 207-774-1630

“In the highest civilization, the book Librariesis still the highest delight.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1876 Denmark Public libraries are centers where community members gather to meet and interact. Enter any of the fourteen Congregational Church 207-625-7603 small libraries located throughout the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region area and you’ll be greeted with smiles and Fryeburg a welcoming atmosphere where you can pursue educational, recreational and cultural interests. Opportunities Bradley Memorial Methodist Church 603-447-6490 abound so that your inquisitive mind will thrive. Christian Science Church 207-935-2946 & Reading Room Bridgton Public Library Charlotte Hobbs Public Library Fryeburg New Church 207-935-3413 1 Church Street 227 Main Street First Assembly of God 207-935-3129 Bridgton ME 04009 Lovell, ME 04051 First Congregational Church 207-935-3227 207-647-2472 207-925-3177 St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton 207-935-4245 www.bridgton.lib.me.us/ www.hobbslibrary.org Harrison North Bridgton Public Library Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library Bolsters Mills Church 207-583-9024 113 North Bridgton Road 2079 Main Street Seventh Day Adventist 207-583-6178 North Bridgton, ME 04057 North Lovell, ME 04051 Calvary Community Church 207-583-4840 207-647-8563 207-928-2301 Lovell Casco Public Library Waterford Library Lovell/Sweden United Church of Christ 5 Leach Hill Road 663 Waterford Road 207-925-1207 Casco, ME 04015 Waterford, ME 04088 207-627-4541 207-583-2050 Naples www.casco.lib.me.us/ www.waterford.lib.me.us Cornerstone Gospel Church 207-693-6102 United Methodist Church 207-693-6594 Naples Public Library Spaulding Memorial Library 940 Roosevelt Trail 282 Sebago Road Raymond Naples, ME 04055 Sebago, ME 04029 RVCC 207-655-7749 207-693-6841 207-787-2321 Lake Region Baptist 207-428-3637 www.naples.lib.me.us/ www.spaulding.lib.me.us/ Christ Chapel 207-655-5058 St. Raymond’s Catholic Church 207-892-8288 Raymond Village Library Denmark Public Library 3 Meadow Road Route 117 Sebago Raymond, ME 04071 Denmark, ME 04022 Church of the Nazarene 207-787-3179 207-655-4283 207-452-2200 Sebago Center Community Church 207-787-2929 www.raymondmaine.org/library/ United Methodist Church 207-787-3309 Fryeburg Public Library Sebago Lake Congregational 207-787-3309 Bolsters Mills Village Library 98 Main Street Bolsters Mills Road Fryeburg, ME 04037 Sweden Harrison, ME 04040 207-935-2731 Lovell/Sweden United Church of Christ 207-583-6421 207-925-1207 Brownfield Public Library Harrison Village Library Main Street Waterford 4 Front Street Brownfield, ME 04010 Waterford Congregational Church Harrison, ME 04040 207-935-3003 N. Waterford Congregational Church 207-583-2970 www.brownfieldlibrary.org www.harrison.lib.me.us/ 51 2008 Area Guide Sebago Lake Lodge & Cottages N. Windham 207-892-2698 p. 21 Advertiser/Member Directory Sunnyside Village Naples 207-693-3389 p. 21 Tarry-A-While Resort Bridgton 207-647-2522 p. 20 Accommodations The Pleasant View Bridgton 207-647-9578 p. 20, 21 Alyssas Motel On Thomas Pond Casco 207-655-2223 WWW.5EASONS.NET Bridgton 781-740-9115 First and Last Motel Bridgton 207-647-2200 p. 15 Westwood Cottages Bridgton 888-423-1345 p. 21 Grady’s West Shore Motel Bridgton 888-442-5638 p. 15 Winter Sport Condo Bridgton 508-540-6543 Happiness Is Harrison 207-583-4095 ARTS & Entertainment/cultural Highland Lake Resort Bridgton 207-647-5301 p. 11,15 Deertrees Theatre Harrison 207-583-6747 p. 47, 49 Quinn’s Jockey Cap Motel Fryeburg 207-935-2306 Denmark Arts Center Denmark 207-452-2412 Landmark on the Lake Motel & Resort Bridgton 207-647-2000 p. 15 Lake Region Community Theatre So. Casco 207-655-7317 Pleasant Mountain Inn Bridgton 207-647-4505 Magic Lantern Movie Theater Bridgton 207-647-5065 p. 47, 49 Romah Motor Inn Naples 207-693-6690 p. 15 Maine Blues Festival Naples 207-693-6806 p. 40 INNS and B&Bs Rufus Porter Museum Bridgton 207-647-2828 p. 49 Augustus Bove House Naples 207-693-6365 p. 15,18 Saco Valley Sports Center Fryeburg 207-935-3777 p. 47, 49 Bear Mountain Inn Waterford 207-583-4404 p. 18, 28 Songo River Queen II Naples 207-693-6861 p. 47 Bridgton House Bed & Breakfast Bridgton 866-779-3335 p. 18 The Ballroom Harrison 207-583-6964 p. 49 Brownfield Bed & Breakfast Brownfield 207-935-7579 p. 18 The Big Kahuna Cafe, LLC Bridgton 207-647-9031 Center Lovell Inn Lovell 800-777-2698 p.18,19,46 Western Maine Cultural Alliance Lovell 20-928-3712 Fern Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast Naples 207-693-4320 Home BUILDING Supplies & Service Greenwood Manor Inn Harrison 866-583-4445 p. 18 A+ Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-2029 p. 22, 24 Inn at Long Lake Naples 800-437-0328 p. 3, 28 Alternative Heat Source Inc. Naples 207-693-4020 Kedarburn Inn Waterford 207-583-6182 Blais Interiors Waterford 207-890-9198 p. 25 Lamb’s Mill Inn Naples 207-693-6253 p. 19, 20 Bob Wiser Construction Bridgton 207-647-5348 Olde Saco Inn Fryeburg 207-925-3737 p. 19 Bolsters Decorating Bridgton 207-647-5101 The Harrison House Harrison 207-583-6564 p. 18 Bosworth & Hatch, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-2171 The Lake House Waterford 800-223-4182 p.18,46,47 Bouchard Electric Harrison 207-583-9009 The Landmark Inn Bridgton 207-647-2000 p. 18, 19 Bridgton Storage Center Bridgton 207-647-3206 p. 26 Peace With-Inn Fryeburg 877-935-7362 Brill Lumber Bridgton 207-647-3776 p. 22 The Pleasant View, Too B&B Bridgton 207-647-9578 p. 20 Crowell Construction Stoneham 207-928-2385 The Noble House B&B Bridgton 888-237-4880 p. 2, 19 D.M. Electric & Sons Bridgton 207-838-9905 p. 24 The Oxford House Inn Fryeburg 800-261-7206 p. 19, 46 Dan Cobb Construction, Inc. Naples 207-787-4405 The Waterford Inne Waterford 207-583-4037 p. 19, 28 DeerWood Farm & Gardens Waterford 207-583-2412 Campgrounds Dyer’s Excavation & Septic Services Harrison 207-583-4546 Colonial Mast Campground Naples 207-693-6652 p. 21 ERA Today Realty Charles Fox 207-890-8207 Four Seasons Camping Naples 207-693-6797 Everlast Roofing, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-5500 Frost Mountain Yurts Brownfield 207-935-3243 Fryeburg Self-Storage Fryeburg 207-935-1328 Lakeside Pines Campground Bridgton 207-647-3935 Gagne & Sons Naples 207-693-5356 Point Sebago Resort & Campground Casco 207-655-3821 7,15,21,31,37 George Skoglund-Mason Denmark 207-452-2441 Children’s Camps Grinnell & Family, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-2399 p. 26 Camp Agawam Raymond 207-627-4780 Habitat for Humanity for Greater Portland Portland 207-772-2151 Camp Micah Denmark 617-244-6540 Hancock Lumber Co. Bridgton 207-647-8333 p. 22, 55 Camp Pinecliffe Harrison 207-583-2201 Hayes True Value & Just Ask Rentals Bridgton 207-647-3342 p. 22, 24 Camp Sunshine Casco 207-655-3800 Home Garden Flower Show Fryeburg 207-935-2845 Camp Walden Denmark 207-452-2901 Irish Well Drilling Sebago 207-647-2520 p. 22 Camp Winona Bridgton 207-647-3721 J.B. Concrete Foundations Bridgton 207-647-5940 Camp Wyonegonic Denmark 207-452-2051 Lampron Energy Bridgton 207-647-8359 JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood Bridgton 617-244-5124 L & L Creations Naples 207-693-3856 Cottages/Home RENTALS Mainly Custom The Wood Doctor Lyman 207-499-7598 p. 22 Adams Lake Cottages Bridgton 207-647-3903 McBurnie Oil Company Denmark 207-452-2151 p. 22 All Moosed Home Bridgton 207-240-6494 McHatton’s Cleaning & Restoration Bridgton 800-850-2822 p. 23, 25 Bridgton Area Vacation Rentals-Home Away 512-493-0382 McIver Electric Bridgton 207-647-3664 Brookline Cottages Bridgton 207-647-3303 Mountain Mini Storage Bridgton 207-647-2261 Crystal Cottage Harrison 978-468-4337 New England Electric Naples 207-693-6055 p. 23 Dwell Among Mine Bridgton 978-346-9856 On The Level Bridgton 207-647-5799 Fitton Cottages Bridgton 207-647-2300 p. 20 P & K Sand & Gravel Naples 207-693-6765 Frost Mountain Yurts Brownfield 207-935-3243 Picture Perfect Painting Sweden 207-647-9605 Hayes Haven Bridgton 207-647-9540 Presidential Pest Control Berlin, NH 800-966-5568 p. 23, 24 Highland Lake Housekeeping Cottages Bridgton 207-647-3200 p. 20 Seymour Construction Bridgton 207-647-5535 p. 25 Hillside Cabins on Long Lake Harrison 207-583-4545 p. 20 Snow’s Excavation Bridgton 207-647-2697 Lake Country Properties Bridgton 800-647-8093 p. 20 Specialty Welding & Fabrication Naples 207-693-3514 Loft House, The Sweden 207-647-4014 Summit Spring Water Harrison 207-583-2286 Maine Log Home Rentals Bridgton 781-290-7609 p. 20 WAM Alarm Systems Bridgton 207-647-2323 p. 23 Maine Lakeside Getaways Bridgton 866-647-8557 p. 15 Worster Rubbish Removal Harrison 207-583-6914 Meade’s Cottages Bridgton 207-647-2262 p. 21 Zabi Homes Bridgton 207-647-9002 Merryfield Cove, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-2847 p. 21 Hospitals/Health Care Moose Pond Vacation Home Lovell 207-925-1311 p. 20 American Red Cross Blood Services Portland 207-773-9571 Point Sebago Resort & Campground Casco 207-655-3821 7,15,21,31,37 Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Bridgton 800-482-7412 p. 26, 27 Sebago Lake Cottages Sebago 207-787-3211 p. 21 Bridgton Eye Care Bridgton 207-647-2030 p. 26

52 Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Bridgton Hospital Bridgton 207-647-6000 p. 26, 56 Ethan McNerney, Photographer Lovell 207-925-6954 Casco Wellness Center S. Casco 207-655-2520 Evergreen Credit Union Naples 207-693-4222 p. 39 Home Health Visiting Nurses Saco 800-660-4867 p. 26 EE Computer Services Fryeburg 207-733-6451 Family Crisis Services Bridgton 207-647-8501 FairPoint Communications Standish 207-642-7416 p. 33 JC Mobility Solutions, LLC Raymond 866-435-6399 p. 26, 27 First Congregational Church Bridgton 207-647-3936 John Painter, DO Raymond 207-655-3854 First Impressions Cleaning Bridgton 207-647-5096 p. 42 Julianne M. Forbes N.D. LLC Bridgton 207-647-9423 Four Winds Therapeutic Massage Bridgton 207-252-5224 p. 26 Liane Muller, D.O. N. Bridgton 207-647-2440 Friedman and Carter, PA Bridgton 207-647-8360 Momentum Casco 207-627-2267 Future Builders Raymond 207-655-1000 Mountain View Dentistry Bridgton 207-647-3628 p. 26 Gayle Miller, Therapeutic Massage Bridgton 207-647-2668 Premier Physical Therapy Bridgton 207-647-2727 Garden Gate To Beauty & Wellness Casco 207-655-3506 p. 39, 42 Saco Bay Orthopaedic & Sports PT Bridgton 207-647-2586 p. 30 Hair Studio of Bridgton Bridgton 207-647-8313 SPECS, PA Casco 207-655-7770 Handyman, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-3270 Taoist Tai Chi Society Bridgton 207-583-4191 Harborview Lending Windham 207-894-7888 The Birth House Bridgton 207-647-5919 Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Fryeburg 207-935-4358 p. 41 The Smoking Solution Fryeburg 207-441-7523 Howell Laboratories, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-3327 Tri-County Mental Health Bridgton 207-647-5629 ILB Computer Services Casco 207-221-5160 Wellness Associates Naples 207-693-4545 In Her Own Image Bridgton 207-647-3015 Western Maine Health Care Norway 207-743-5933 p. 28, 30 Innovative Services Harrison 207-583-6774 Insurance/Real Estate JD Trefethen CPA, P.A. Raymond 207-655-4500 207Realty.com Naples 207-693-HOME John Cole, Architect Fryeburg 207-697-3491 p. 22, 23 Anne Plummer & Asssociates Naples 877-618-2224 Jones & Matthews Bridgton 207-647-3668 Chalmers Insurance & Real Estate Bridgton 207-647-3311 p. 13,14,35 Junior Achievement of Maine Portland 207-347-4333 Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Prop. Naples 800-639-2136 p. 35, 36 KAP Consulting Harrison 207-583-6464 Dutton Real Estate, Inc. Center Lovell 207-925-1000 p. 35 Kathleen of Bridgton Bridgton 207-647-3370 p. 42 ERA Today Realty Naples 207-693-6500 p. 36 Kathryn Story, PA Bridgton 207-647-4600 Highland Mortgage Co. Naples 877-872-3170 p. 41 Key Bank Bridgton 207-647-3353 Jordan Rentals/Agency 1 Sebago 800-942-5547 p. 35. 37 Key Bank Fryeburg 207-935-3591 Kate Loverin/Krainin Real Estate Bridgton 207-776-8589 p. 36 Key Bank Raymond 207-655-3816 Kettle Cove Associates S. Casco 207-655-2588 Lake Region Auto Supply Bridgton 207-647-8737 p. 44 Krainin Real Estate Bridgton 877-647-8222 p. 35 Lake Region Fun Silver Lake, NH 603-367-8439 Mr. Lakefront/Keller Williams S. Casco 800-832-1106 p. 36, 37 Lake Region Television Bridgton 207-647-8044 Nationwide Ins.The Maier Agency Windham 207-892-2188 p. 37, 38 Lake Region Title Naples 207-693-4004 North Atlantic Insurance Assoc. Windham 207-893-2733 Lakes Region Suburban Weekly Windham 207-892-1166 Oberg Insurance & Real Estate Bridgton 888-400-9858 p. 37 Landmark Human Resources, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-8396 REMAX at the Lakes Bridgton 800-647-5371 p. 4, 37 Macdonald Motors Bridgton 207-647-3304 State Farm Insurance, Diane Reo Fryeburg 207-935-1500 Maine Lakes & Mountains Auburn 888-688-0099 Professional Services Maine Street Graphics Bridgton 207-647-5115 A-Plus Party Rental Scarborough 207-883-4472 Mainebiz Portland 207-761-8379 Acorn RF LLC S. Casco 207-627-7474 Mark A. Babbit, Massage Therapist Harrison 207-583-4263 AfterFive by Design Sanford 207-490-0894 Menotomy Consulting & Development Sweden 207-647-8196 Almanac Graphics Inc. Denmark 207-452-8005 Michelle’s Bridgton 207-647-8828 Allure Lounge Salon Fryeburg 207-935-4858 MSAD 61 Adult Education Bridgton 207-647-5054 American Cancer Society Topsham 207-373-3700 Mt. Washington Radio & Gramophone Conway 603-356-8870 Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Bridgton 204-647-4161 Muddy River Signs Bridgton 207-647-3011 AVCOG Auburn 207-783-9186 Naples Grange #94 Naples 207-693-4663 Bee Massaged Bridgton 207-890-5835 Naples Public Library Naples 207-693-6841 Beecher Photo Naples 207-693-3161 p. 42 The Nerve Web Design Naples 207-693-5552 BEU Portland 207-878-8500 Northeast Bank Harrison 800-284-5989 p. 39 BNI Windham 207-671-3897 Northern Light Conway, NH 603-447-3824 Bonney Staffing Center Windham 207-892-2286 Norway Savings Bank Bridgton 800-551-3360 p. 38, 39 Bridgton Academy Bridgton 207-647-3322 p. 41 Off The Wall Web Design Bridgton 207-647-3734 Bridgton Alliance Church Bridgton 207-647-2027 p. 39 Poland Spring Bottling Co. Poland Spring 207-998-6324 Bridgton Community Center Bridgton 207-647-3114 Pongratz Law, P.C. Raymond 207-655-8760 Bridgton Public Library Bridgton 207-647-2472 Portland Street Auto & Body Inc. Bridgton 207-647-8134 Bridgton United Methodist Church Bridgton 207-647-4476 p. 39 Positive 89.3 WMSJ Freeport 207-865-3448 Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Bridgton 207-647-8804 Radiodetection Bridgton 207-647-9495 Brookfield Mortgage Company Bridgton 800-340-5406 p. 38, 39 Red Barn Massage Therapy Bridgton 207-807-7505 Budget Document Lewiston 800-924-4229 Robert Neault & Associates Naples 207-693-3030 Cardinal Printing Company, Inc. Denmark 207-452-2934 RoyAl Technology Management Raymond 207-221-5198 Chandel Associates Bridgton 207-647-5711 Russell B. Boisvert, Esq. Bridgton 207-647-3332 Central Maine Power Co. Bridgton 207-647-5609 SB Technical Illustrations, LLC Bridgton 207-647-2051 Coastal Payment Consulting Gorham 877-839-5816 Schaefer Mortgage Portland 207-758-9760 D & D’s Necessary Rooms Fryeburg 207-935-2222 SebagoLakeRegion.com Naples 207-693-4140 Dearborn Precision Tubular Products Fryeburg 207-935-2171 Serene Touch Theraputic Massage Bridgton 207-595-0884 Dianne Lewis Design Denmark 207-452-2591 St. Joseph Church Bridgton 207-647-2334 Digital Horizon Web Solutions Bridgton 207-647-3857 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Bridgton 207-647-8549 p. 41 Discover Maine Magazine Portland 207-874-7720 TD Banknorth Bridgton 207-647-5884 DownEast Engraving Naples 207-693-7064 The Bridgton News Bridgton 207-647-2851 53 2008 Area Guide Photo: ©Ethan McNerney

The HAM Charitable Foundation Jackson 603-356-3389 Harvest Gold Gallery Center Lovell 207-925-6502 p. 43, 45 The PC Tech Bridgton 207-647-8564 HR Best Design Denmark 207-452-8034 p. 13 The Printery Bridgton 800-640-8182 p. 41 Kedar Quilts Waterford 207-583-6182 p. 45 Time4Pictures Windham 207-892-3313 Mexicali Blues Raymond 207-655-3901 p. 11, 43 Town Farm Transportation N. Gloucester 207-712-4669 p. 41, 42 Margo’s Jewels Naples 207-693-3523 True North Casco 207-655-2862 New Balance Factory Outlet Oxford 207-539-9022 p. 44 Turner Publishing N. Turner 207-225-2076 Paw Prints, Inc. Bridgton 207-647-9907 Twin Lakes Studio Bridgton 207-647-4411 Pegalegpete’s Bridgton 207-647-2699 Type A Typset Bridgton 207-647-8418 Picket Fence Gallery Bridgton 207-647-5465 RESTAURANTS & SPECIALTY FOOD Shops Picture Choclate Windham 207-892-0012 302 West Smokehosue and Tavern Fryeburg 207-647-9302 Raymond Shopping Center Windham 310-0226 A Fine Kettle of Fish South Casco 207-655-8656 Raymond Village Florist Raymond 207-655-5020 Bailey’s Coffee House Bridgton 207-647-5636 p. 48 Reny’s Bridgton 207-647-3711 p. 43, 44 Barney’s Seafood Market Raymond 207-655-2964 Shops at South Casco S. Casco 207-655-5060 Black Horse Tavern Bridgton 207-647-5300 p. 11, 46 Sportshaus Ski & Sport Bridgton 207-647-5100 p. 43, 45 Bray’s Brewpub & Eatery Naples 207-693-6806 p. 44 Sun Sports + Naples 207-693-3867 Center Lovell Inn Center Lovell 800-777-2698 p.18,19,46 The Cool Moose Bridgton 207-647-3957 p. 45 Freedom Cafe & Murray’s General Store Naples 207-693-3700 p. 8 The Flower Pot Bridgton 207-647-3201 Hannaford Bridgton 207-647-2015 Warren’s Florist Bridgton 800-834-8407 Lake Region Caterers, Inc. Naples 800-210-CATER p. 48 The Outdoors Market Basket Harrison 207-583-6126 p. 48 Bear Pond Guide Service N. Bridgton 207-583-9193 Morning Dew Natural Foods & Deli Bridgton 207-647-4003 p. 46 Bridgton Highlands Country Club Bridgton 207-647-3491 Quinn’s Jockey Cap Store & Motel Fryeburg 207-935-2306 Call Me Ishmael Fryeburg 207-935-1424 Ricky’s Diner Bridgton 207-647-2499 p. 48 Causeway Marina Naples 207-693-6832 Rosie’s Village Store & Restaurant Lovell 207-925-1255 Easy Riders Snowmobile Club Bridgton 207-647-4567 Subway Bridgton 207-647-5375 Five Fields Farm X-Country Skiing Bridgton 207-647-2425 Springer’s General Store Waterford 207-583-2051 p. 48 Fryeburg Fair Association Fryeburg 207-935-3268 Sudbury Inn Bethel 800-395-7837 p. 20, 46 Fryeburg Snowmobile Rentals Fryeburg 800-458-1838 p. 30 Sydney’s Restaurant & Pub Naples 207-693-3333 Gateway Marina, Inc. Harrison 207-583-2628 The Good Life Market Raymond 207-655-1196 p. 46, 47 High View Farm Harrison 207-595-1601 p. 30 The Lake House Waterford 800-223-4182 p.18,46,47 Hiking in the Lakes Region Bridgton 207-647-5348 The Village Tie-Up Market & Deli Harrison 207-583-4266 p. 47 Kettle Cove Marina So. Casco 207-655-4775 Tony’s Foodland/The Umbrella Factory Naples 207-693-3988 p. 48 Lakes Environmental Association Bridgton 207-647-8580 p. 30 Trailside Steak & Seafood Bridgton 207-647-8990 p. 48 Lakeside Garden Club Bridgton 207-647-3937 p. 30 Venezia Ristorante Bridgton 207-647-5333 p. 47 Ledge Hill Farm-Alpacas Sweden 207-647-8038 Webbs Mills Variety Casco 207-627-4000 Loon Echo Land Trust Bridgton 207-647-4352 Specialty Shops Rocky Ridge Guide Service Lovell 207-925-6262 p. 31 Blacksmiths Winery Casco 207-655-3292 Sebago Sailing Bridgton 207-647-4400 p. 31 Bridgton Arts & Crafts Bridgton 207-647-8781 Shawnee Peak Ski Area Bridgton 207-647-8444 p. 2, 31 Bridgton Books Bridgton 207-647-2122 p. 43 Steamboat Landing Miniature Golf Naples 207-693-6782 Country Sleigh Naples 207-693-6753 Unc’l Lunker’s Bait & Tackle Bridgton 207-647-8100 p. 31 Crabtree’s Collection Sebago 207-787-2730 EFG Books Bridgton 207-647-9339 p. 43, 45 All reasonable care has been taken to insure the accuracy of the information provided in this Gallery 302 Bridgton 207-647-ARTS p. 43 publication. We apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions.

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