Senior Kade Masselli, left, and junior Jackson Landry face off March 14 in a tug-of-war during the “March Madness” spirit week challenge at Edward Little High School in Auburn. The junior class came out on top following four days of events between seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and staff members. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Winnifred Belville greets Benjamin F. on March 13 at Clover Health Care at 440 Minot Ave. in Auburn. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mimi Marstaller of Lewiston looks at artwork March 15 during the opening reception for Angolan artist Serafim Yssolo’s solo exhibit, “Life on Scraps,” at LA Arts at 168 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. The exhibit features mostly large pieces assembled using recycled items. “I am a teacher in the Lewiston Public Schools system,” Marstaller says, “and many of my students are from Angola. I’m hoping to talk to Serafim about some sort of collaboration or workshop with my students.” Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Richard Nickerson conducts the Maine Music Society Chorale during the March 14 rehearsal at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston for the weekend’s performances. For more information on the concert, “A Breath of Mozart,” accompanied by a chamber orchestra, see www.francocenter.org. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Helena Moon bench presses March 12 during the Strongest Eddie contest at Edward Little High School in Auburn. Moon would be declared the Strongest Eddie for girls during “March Madness,” a weeklong competition between classes for spirit week. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

The musical group Breau Miller West performs March 10 to a packed house at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston during a concert to benefit families of the victims of the Oct. 25 mass shooting. The group features local musicians Denny Breau, Mark Miller and Arlo West. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Students from Lewiston High School sing “Sweet Caroline” on March 9 between the second and third periods of the Class A state boys’ hockey championship game against Bangor High School at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Mohamed Mohamed, left, Dek Hassan, center, and Mohamed Awil socialize March 11 following afternoon prayer on the first day of Ramadan at the Lewiston & Auburn Islamic Center at 21 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. Muslims refrain from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset during the 30 days that follow a crescent moon sighting by officials in Saudi Arabia. Attendance during daily prayers increases during the holy month, particularly during the evening prayer service when Muslims break fasting with food after prayer. Mohamed works across the street from the mosque, where he helps new Mainers with banking practices at Androscoggin Bank. “Coming to prayer is a great way to get people together,” he says. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

 Angolan artist Serafim Yssolo talks with visitors during his opening reception at LA Arts on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. The solo show entitled “Life on Scraps” features mostly large pieces assembled using recycled items. The exhibit will be up for the next few months. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal