DEAR SUN SPOTS: An indoor yard sale will be held at Caswell Conservancy Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 42 Main St., Harrison. Please drop off donated items in good condition Aug. 16-18th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Center. We cannot accept screened electronics, appliances, carpeting, mattresses, clothes, or upholstered furniture. Proceeds benefit the historic Caswell Conservancy Center. — Patrick, Harrison

ANSWER: The Caswell Conservancy Center (the former Caswell Public Library) is a nonprofit organization funded entirely through private donations. Built in 1908 in Harrison’s village center, it is a distinct stone structure designed in the Romanesque Revival style. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 and now has rental space for small gatherings of 50 people or less.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Museum L-A is growing, and we have a wide range of opportunities for volunteers. From assisting with our reception area to helping with guest tours, daily operations and special projects, volunteering is a great way to learn more about the museum and know that you’re making a difference. Computer proficiency is especially appreciated, as is a willingness to work an occasional Saturday afternoon. For more information on volunteering for Museum L-A, please contact us at 333-3881 or email rcaron@museumla.org. — Robert, no town

ANSWER: What an awesome place to volunteer! Currently, the museum is hosting “Structures & Patterns: The Remnants of Our Work,” an exhibit in collaboration with guest curator Janice L. Moore, fine arts painter, and photographer, Mark Marchesi. The museum’s website states, “The exhibit includes works by these artists and incorporates authentic mill artifacts from the Museum L-A collections. Both artists and the museum are examining the community’s relationship to industrial mills in Maine, specifically the historical city of Lewiston. The goal of the exhibit is to evoke a sense of reverence for the mills and elevate the mill buildings to the level of importance they deserve in a viewer’s eyes. It also aims to help people understand that although our old working factories are often seen as just abandoned work structures, they are actually renewed and re-purposed industrial sites not to be taken for granted.” Thousands of people in the L-A area either worked in mills themselves or know someone who did. I’m sure many of you have your own stories to share!

Museum L-A is at 35 Canal St. in Lewiston and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Does anyone know what’s happening next to Staples in Lewiston? Thanks for your help, Sun Spots readers! — No name, no town

ANSWER: According to Economic Community Development Director Lincoln Jeffers, the former retail building is being renovated to be used as office space for a new tenant who can’t be revealed just yet. If you’re ever curious about other build-outs and renovations in Lewiston, Lincoln says he’ll be happy to answer your questions! You can reach him at 513-3014 or at ljeffers@lewistonmaine.gov.

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