The Quiet Beauty of Bridgton

For thousands of vacationers and would-be residents, this fun and funky little town is the center of western Maine's lakes region, an area that's as much

For thousands of vacationers and would-be residents, this fun and funky little town is the center of western Maine's lakes region, an area that's as much a state of mind as a particular locale.
Image subjects: downtown Bridgton
Kezar Lake
sun through trees and fog
map of Bridgton area
downtown - main street
kids swimming at lake
farm field and barn

Location: BridgtonKezar Lake

By: Virginia M. Wright

Photography by: Randy Ury

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