Winthrop’s Maddie Perkins takes a shot Dec. 21 as Oak Hill’s Paige Gonya gets a hand on the ball in Winthrop. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Matteo Morey is not quite sure what to make of things Dec. 18 as he sits on Santa Claus’ lap at L-A Harley-Davidson at 839 Main St. in Lewiston. Matteo and his cousins brought nonperishable items that were being collected for the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn. From left: Annabelle Hodgkin, Matteo, Santa, Alexa Goad and Myra Lessard. After photographs were taken, the children snaked through a packed showroom of motorcycles to the complimentary pancake breakfast. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Lewiston High School’s Ali Abdullahi drains a three-point shot Dec. 18 during a home game against Edward Little High School. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Lewiston Youth Advisory Council member Emily Fournier, right, spins the tree ornament she is making Dec. 19 as she shows it to Lewiston High School classmates Keira Potvin, left and Anzal Isaak at Museum L-A in Lewiston. LYAC teamed up with the museum this year for the inaugural Seasons of Giving event that showcases Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, while collecting nonperishable food and toiletries for those in need. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Sophomore Kira Kolarik looks at a gift Dec. 20 at the All Wrapped Up store at Edward Little High School in Auburn. Students and staff members can shop the store for free gifts for family and friends. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

A United States Postal Service employee works in cold, messy weather Dec. 22 in Greene. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Jamie Caouette, left, and Katie Krantz peek at what Sam Hamid, right, received in his gift bag Dec. 21 during The Store Next Door holiday celebration at Lewiston High School. Caouette, a senior at Lewiston High School, wanted to wait to open his presents, but the suspense overcame him and Krantz. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

West Duffy, right, of Saint Dominic/Gray-New Gloucester/Winthrop/Monmouth attempts to maintain control of the puck Dec. 22 while under pressure from Lewiston’s Rebecca Lussier during a game at The Colisée in Lewiston. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal