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The holidays are a time for tasty food, corny films and family fun. But, as every Wrangellite knows, shipping delays and unexpected freight fees have a way of impeding the festive spirit of the season, leaving gift givers scrambling to stuff stockings and wrap postponed packages.

C&D Deliveries and Alaska Marine Lines are sharing their tips and tricks to help the community streamline its holiday shopping.

Chris Booker of C&D Deliveries can distill his shopping advice down to a two-word maxim: “Order early.” Mid to late October is the “perfect time,” he suggested, especially since n...