was through the sidewalks of Saco on Saturday. Artwork of all kinds, from paintings to prints to pottery, lined Main Street and Pepperell Square as the Saco Spirit Art Festival returned for the 40th year. More than 100 artists and craftspeople from Maine and away showcased their work to appreciative browsers and prospective buyers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the mix was fine art, fun art, photography and handmade items including pottery, jewelry, children’s clothing and dog collars.

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Angela Dupuis of Saco wanders through a display of paintings by Stephen Previte, an artist from Hollis, N.H. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Portland artist Claire Hellen paints watercolor flowers as she displays oil paintings at the Saco Spirit Art Festival in Saco. John Patriquin/ Staff Photographer

Eight-year-old Blaise Kiely and his mother, Heather Kiely, of Biddeford watch caricature artist Ken Crouse draw Blaise and his younger brother and sister. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Justine Bald and her mother, Darlene Lessart, of Biddeford check out pottery. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Theresa Casamassa of Saco goes through a basket of prints. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Bob and Priscilla Kelley of Saco examine some of the smaller pieces of artwork at the Saco Spirit Art Festival. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

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