Above, as the Santa Hustle

5K fires off, runners begin their journey on the course around the Maine Mall. More than 600 people participated in the event to benefit Easter

Seals, a nonprofit that provides services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities, according to its website. Right, Brandy Thombs, left, of Baldwin, and Amber

Randall of Hiram pretend to be snowmen for a moment as they pose behind the

Santa Hustle holiday cutout boards. See more photos on page 13. (Garrick Hoffman photos)