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Throughout the Sebago Lakes Region of western Maine are many small “mom and pop” establishments; places where you can purchase just about anything from coffee to kerosene, falafel to fly swatters, beer to backscratchers, t-shirts to Tiparillos. More than that, though, these are places where people come and get more than just their purchase.
It’s here where folks are waiting to greet you with jokes, share a dose of gossip, and talk about current events. Here you can find advice and directions to anything that’s worth doing, as well as the how, what, where and when to do it.
Need hunting or fishing advice? You’ve come to the right place. These are places where “everybody knows your name,” and expect you to order the “usual, please.” I know I love it when they have my coffee and paper ready before I’ve even asked for it.
These are the places where people of different ages, genders and interests casually gather, talk, laugh and get to know one another. It’s hard to beat the feeling of walking into a neighborhood diner, market or shop and feel recognized and special.
If you do visit one of these places give yourself some extra time. It’s not a quick trip as you’ll inevitably connect with someone. Speak up! People are pretty engaging around here.
It’s easy to become a “regular” at the following fine establishments in the Sebago Lake area:
Beth’s Kitchen Café, Main Street, Bridgton
Main Street Variety, Main Street, Bridgton
Ricky’s Diner, Main Street, Bridgton
Quinn’s Jockey Cap Store and Motel, Bridgton Road, Fryeburg
Lovell Village Store, Route 5, Lovell
Center Lovell Store, Route 5, Center Lovell
Wicked Good Store, Route 5, Center Lovell
Springer’s General Store, Waterford Road, Rte. 37, East Waterford
Melby’s Store and Restaurant, Rte. 35, North Waterford
Market Basket, Main Street, Harrison
Village Tie-Up Market and Deli, Main Street, Harrison
Webbs Mills Variety, Poland Spring Road, Casco
Jordan’s Store, Route 114, Sebago
Gemmes Variety, Route 114, Sebago

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