Print & Digital

2026 Area Guide

72 pages showcasing the best of Maine's Lakes Region — in print and online.

The official Maine Lakes Chamber Area Guide is the region's premier visitor publication. Distributed at visitor centers, hotels, local businesses, and AAA offices across New England, it puts your business in front of thousands of visitors and residents every year.

72
Pages
5.5×8.5"
Digest Size
13
Towns Featured
10,000+
Copies Printed
12 mo
Shelf Life
Page-by-Page

Guide Layout

Every spread of the 72-page guide, showing editorial sections and advertising placements.

Cover Pages 1–2
Maine Lakes
Area Guide
2026 Edition
Full-bleed cover photo
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Inside Front Cover — Premium
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Contents
Table of Contents
Articles, Towns, Board of Directors
4
Welcome Pages 5–6
Full Page Ad
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Welcome
Welcome to the Lakes Region
Introduction & chamber mission
Why Bridgton & surrounding communities
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13 Towns Pages 7–12
Towns
Bridgton · Naples
Harrison · Casco
Town profiles with photos
7
Sebago · Raymond
Waterford · Fryeburg
Town profiles with photos
8
Sweden · Brownfield
Stow · Lovell · Denmark
Town profiles with photos
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Dining Pages 13–20
Dining
Dining Guide
Feature article
Restaurant highlights
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Restaurant Chart
Season · Hours · Capacity
Meals · Reservations
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Restaurant Chart
Continued
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Lodging Pages 21–28
Lodging
Where to Stay
B&Bs, Inns, Hotels
Feature article
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Lodging Chart
Rates · Rooms · Suites
Season · Amenities
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Lodging Chart
Motels, Resorts, Rentals
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Events & Festivals Pages 29–34
Events
Events & Festivals
Annual events calendar
Brewfest, Winter Carnival,
Awards Dinner
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Events Calendar
Monthly highlights
Community gatherings
30
Chamber Events
Awards, mixers, programs
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Four Seasons Pages 35–40
Seasons
Four Season
Destination
Spring · Summer
Fall · Winter
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Winter Carnival
Annual community event
Photos & highlights
36
Trails
Trails at a Glance
Hiking chart
Difficulty · Distance · Features
37
Trail Map & Details
Continued
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Lakes & Ponds Pages 41–46
Lakes
Lakes & Ponds
Sebago · Long · Moose
Crystal · Brandy · Highland
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Lakes & Ponds
Continued
Boat launches · Swimming
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Lakes & Ponds
Continued
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Map
Area Map
13 towns, lakes, roads
Points of interest
45
Map Legend &
Town Offices
Emergency contacts
Transfer stations
46
Living Here Pages 47–50
Living
Living in the
Lakes Region
Real estate · Retirement
Schools · Healthcare
47
Community
Resources
Services & organizations
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Business Profiles Pages 51–58
Profiles
Business Profiles
Logo + photo + description
~4 businesses per page
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Business Profiles
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Business Profiles
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Business Profiles
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Business Profiles
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Business Directory Pages 59–70
Directory
Directory
by Service
Accommodations · Arts
Banking · Construction
Dining · Education
59
Directory
Health · Home & Garden
Legal · Real Estate
Retail · Recreation
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Directory
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Directory
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Directory
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Back Cover Pages 71–72
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Welcome Towns Dining Lodging Events Seasons Trails Lakes Map Profiles Directory Ad Space
Specifications

Ad Sizes & Pricing

Trim size: 5.5" × 8.5" digest format. Full color throughout. Member rates shown.

Full Page
Full Page
4.625" × 7.625" live area
5.625" × 8.5" with bleed
$1,500
Best value for maximum impact
½ Page
Half Page
4.625" × 3.75" horizontal
2.25" × 7.625" vertical
$800
Horizontal or vertical orientation
¼ Page
Quarter Page
4.625" × 1.8125" horizontal
2.25" × 3.75" vertical
$550
Horizontal or vertical orientation
⅛ Page
Eighth Page
2.25" × 1.8125"
$350
Compact but visible
Business Card
Business Card
3.5" × 2"
$300
Appears on area map pages
2-Page Spread
2-Page Spread
11.25" × 8.5" with bleed
9.5" × 7.625" live area
$2,700
Maximum presence — centerfold available

Premium Positions

Limited availability — first-come, first-served

Position Rate
Back Cover (full page)$3,200
Inside Front Cover (full page)$2,500
Inside Back Cover (full page)$2,500
First Right-Hand Page (full page)$2,500
Centerfold Spread (2 pages)$3,500
Section Opener — opposite editorial+50%
Non-member rates: add 20%  ·  Multi-year discount: 10% off Year 2, 15% off Year 3
What's Inside

Section Overview

Welcome & Towns
Introduction to the Lakes Region and individual profiles of all 13 towns — Bridgton, Naples, Harrison, Casco, Sebago, Raymond, Waterford, Fryeburg, Sweden, Brownfield, Stow, Lovell, and Denmark.
Dining Guide
Feature article on the region's dining scene plus a comprehensive restaurant chart — season, hours, capacity, meals served, reservations, and more.
Lodging Guide
B&Bs, country inns, motels, resorts, and vacation rentals — with rates, room counts, amenities, and seasonal availability in an easy-reference chart.
Events & Festivals
Annual events calendar, Brewfest, Winter Carnival, Awards Dinner, Mushball, farmers markets, and community gatherings throughout the year.
Four Seasons & Outdoors
What makes the Lakes Region a year-round destination — plus a trails-at-a-glance hiking chart with difficulty, distance, and features for every major trail.
Lakes & Ponds
Detailed profiles of the region's 20+ lakes and ponds — Sebago, Long Lake, Moose Pond, Crystal Lake, Highland Lake, and more. Public access, boat launches, and swimming spots.
Area Map
Full-color foldout-style map of the entire Lakes Region with roads, lakes, towns, and points of interest. Business card ads available on map pages.
Business Profiles & Directory
Narrative business profiles with logos and photos, plus a comprehensive directory organized by service category — the go-to reference for visitors and residents.

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Reservation deadline: April 15, 2026. Artwork due: May 1, 2026. Publication: June 2026.

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