DEAR SUNSPOTS: The collective historical societies of Androscoggin County will host an eclectic yard sale Saturday, Oct. 7,  from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Auburn Schoolhouse at 740 West Auburn Road in Auburn. Featured items will include baked goods, quilts, pottery, miscellaneous books and antique artifacts. This is a great opportunity to do some early holiday shopping, as well as support a wonderful group of preservationists. — Penny, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are you looking for some new-to-you winter clothes, household items, and linens at fantastic prices? Come to the fall rummage sale at St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9-11:30 a.m. The $1 bag sale begins at 11 a.m. Please bring your own bags.

In addition to clothes for the whole family, there will be at least two rooms full of household items where you can find just what you have been looking for.

The very popular “Pay by Donation” system will be used for this sale for most items. Proceeds will benefit the free community Thanksgiving dinner.

There is ample parking behind the church on Beal Street. The church is equipped with a lift for easy access to the lower level where the sale will be held. — Sandy, no town

ANSWER: It’s safe to say that Sun Spotters have their choice of fall sales to go to every weekend through leaf-peeping season. Make these events a destination, make a stop at a local café and enjoy being out and about!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Many community members are anxious to visit the Androscoggin Historical Society at its new home on 93 Lisbon St. in downtown Lewiston.

While we are participating in Art Walk LA, there are still renovations and occupancy requirements to finish to be fully open to the public, which we hope will be later this fall.

Please visit https://androhistory.org/ and sign up for our newsletter or follow our Facebook page to watch for our grand opening announcement. If you wish to volunteer or donate to the campaign for our move, you may do so on the website or contact us at 784-0586 or info@androhistory.org. As usual, I think of you when I need reliable help. — Beckie, no town

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like information about who does energy audits in private homes, what it might cost, what rebates might be out there, and how companies are recommended for needed work, for example, adding insulation. — Nancy, no town

ANSWER: Contact Efficiency Maine in Augusta (https://www.efficiencymaine.com/at-home/energy-audit/) through its website, email info@efficiencymaine.com, or call 1-866-367-2463. I have used this resource a few times and have had great results with finding just what I needed. Contractors in your area along with the services they provide and DIY tips are listed on the site.

Another resource for Androscoggin and Oxford counties is Community Concepts at (https://www.ccimaine.org/HomeEnergyImprovement, 1-800-866-5588).

Conserving energy and all our natural resources are important topics so readers, if you have recommendations for energy assessment services or other tips that will help people stay warm and comfortable this winter and beyond, please share them.

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