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Elf Adelle Besse and Santa wave to the waiting children on their way to the Congregational Church. (Photo by Hannah Taylor)
James and Nora Spencer show off the package of assorted cookies they chose.
From left: Santa speaks with mom Dani Forshay and asks her children Chase Perry, and Colden Perry what they want for Christmas.
Jesse Lynes poses with Santa.
Debbie Kaegebein hands tickets to elves (from left) Jacquie Wilkins, Anoushka Kolli, and Adelle Besse.
Liz Hawkes looks at the decorations at the Festival of Trees with her grandchild Cody Beaulieu and her daughter Victoria Hawkes.
Jacob Bradley and Lucas Conant debate which trees to bid on.
Amyra Webson has a word with Santa as Bart Morrison looks on.
Seventh-grader Claire Daines checks out the gardener’s tree.
Sam Latham and his mom, Louisa Latham, admire a selection of greeting cards. (Photo by Hannah Taylor)
Sandra Gomez arranges her display of handmade soaps. (Photo by Hannah Taylor)
From left: Heidi Wharton, Gayle Coit, and Ingrid Detweiler sell assorted handmade items; they are raising money for the Philanthropic Educational Organization, a nonprofit that funds women’s education. (Photo by Hannah Taylor)