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Harbor Lights Festival 2012

Saturday, December 1, 2012 - 07:41 am

The annual Harbor Lights Festival is being held November 30 through December 2. Here are some the highlights of the weekend event.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves arrive by Boat in Boothbay Harbor. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Waiting for Santa at Whale Park in Boothbay Harbor. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
"Papa" Kevin Burnham and granddaughter Ella waiting for Santa. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa greets Kevin Burnham, editor of the Boothbay Register. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Mason Paquette was excited to see Santa once again. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Mary Whitney was excited to see Santa once again. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Waiting to see Santa. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
The Gingerbread Man was excited to see Santa, too. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa's ride to the library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa and all his helpers head to the library to meet with the children one on one. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Mrs. Claus at the library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa at the library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa at the library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
One of Santa's elves. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa at the library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa at the library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa at the library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa at the library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
BRES Wildcat Parents Group Wreath Sale outside Janson's. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
The stage at the festival of trees at the Boothbay Opera House.  GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
The Gingerbread Man wasn't trying to run away from anyone on Saturday. Here, Mary Kaler happily gets wrapped up in his sweet arms. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register
The Three Wise Men, brought to life with humor this year by the Lombardo brothers of Edgecomb, joined in the caroling. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register
Frosty the Snowman, a Christmas Moose and Santa's Elves brightened up the day and the singing for Harbor Lights goers. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register
The Little Drummer Boy and elves large and small, including Chamber of Commerce Director Catherine Wygant, led the evening's singing.
Rebecca Roberts joyfully directed the Community Band and chorus in a selection of Christmas carols at the annual Harbor LIghts holiday ritual at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library hosted Harbor Lights' events throughout the day on Saturday; about a  hundred people gathered on the lawn for the annual end of the day celebration. sue mello/Boothbay Register
Santa and Mrs. Claus and an elf join in the caroling. SUE MELLO/Boothbay Register
Santa's tree (Heather Savage) makes her way from the boat to the Whale Park. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Frosty the snowman (Todd Savage) waves to a young fan after arriving with Santa for the Harbor Lights Festival. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
The Coast Guard heads back to the station after escorting Santa to the town dock. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Elves (Ben Rankin and Lisa Walby) and the Christmas Moose (Susan Endicott) make their way up the town dock ramp to greet Santa's friends. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Kayla Watts of Southport, 8 months, keeps warm while waiting for Santa Claus. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Two of Santa's elves (unidentifed) arrive at the Whale Park. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
A young boy in a local lobster boat looks for Santa to arrive on the Novelty. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Waiting for Santa's arrival with great anticipation, these two youngsters are held high to watch for boat carrying Santa. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
HO, HO, HO! Santa and Mrs. Claus waive to the awaiting crowd in the Waterfront Park. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Elf (Della Hahn) is ready to help Santa at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Sisters Kayla, left, and Ella Watts of Southport share a moment with Santa at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Elves (Julie Cheney, left, and Alice Yokabaskas) at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
An elf (Erica Eames) offers a tray of cookies to those waiting to see Santa at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
An elf (Alice Yokabaskas) watches the festivities at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
An adult elf (Romee May) takes a break from serving hot chocolate at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
This elf (Liza Cheney) is ready to had out cookies at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Trey Tibbetts waits patiently to see Santa. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
An elf (Emily Wadsworth) enjoys a cup of hot chocolate. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
An adult elf (Mary Yokabaskas) offers cookies to those at Lap Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Hannah Abby's cheeks are rosy red as her grandmother, Sarah, holds her while waiting to see Santa. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
One of the many elves (Emily Yokabaskas) stands at the ready at the Memorial Library. GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Called into duty to hand out cookies at Lap Time with Santa is this elf (Liza Cheney). GARY DOW/Boothbay Register
Santa's entourage at the Memorial Library. Courtesy of the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce

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