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Visitors browsed tables filled with holiday décor, gifts, and handmade crafts during the annual Christmas Fair held Dec. 12-13 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley. (Courtesy photo)

RANGELEY — The Episcopal Church Women held their annual Holiday Fair on Dec. 12-13 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley. Holiday décor, handmade crafts, new clothing and a variety of gift items were available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days, drawing steady community turnout. One of the organizers, Pamela Jo Ellis of Rangeley, said the two-day fair was a success.

Holiday figurines, décor and handmade gifts fill the tables at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s annual Christmas Fair, held Dec. 12-13 in Rangeley. (Courtesy photo)

Proceeds from the fair support outreach projects in Rangeley, across Maine and in other regions, continuing the group’s longstanding tradition of service and charitable giving. Photos from the event show tables filled with seasonal items and shoppers browsing for holiday gifts.

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley is home to Episcopal Church Women, a women’s group that plans annual fairs, operates a thrift shop and supports charitable organizations. Their efforts include contributing to local and statewide programs, providing gifts for parish milestones, and awarding an annual scholarship to a graduating Rangeley Lakes Regional School senior.

Homemade cookies, fudge and other treats are set up at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Holiday Fair on Dec. 12-13 in Rangeley. (Courtesy photo)

Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 33 years and mom of eight...

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