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LARGE CROWD — The gymnasium of the Houlton Recreation Center was overflowing with people Friday for the annual Holiday Craft Sale. More than 1,500 people attended this year.
HOULTON — The Gentle Memorial Building was the place to be Friday and Saturday for the annual Rec Center Holiday Craft Sale.
More than 1,500 people passed through the doors over the two-day craft fair, which has been a tradition at the Recreation Center for a number of years.
According to Recreation Center officials, more than 50 vendors had tables at the event, which is about the same as previous years. The gymnasium and basement room were lined with tables overflowing with items. Among the many items featured included homespun bags and purses; jewelry, knit mittens, wool socks, holiday décor, woodworking items, blown glass, along with jams, jellies and other homemade goodies; decorated wreaths and scrapbooking pages.
Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
CRAFT FAIR REGULAR — Vera Carmichael shows off a pair of her famous homemade mittens at the craft fair. Carmichael has been a regular vendor at the craft fair for numerous years.
Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
FUND RAISER — Lori Lennentine, left, and Heather McGuire were busy selling raffle tickets for Hodgdon’s Project Graduation.
Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
TREE TRIMMING — Barbara Gray of Weston examines some Christmas tree ornaments.
