News Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do

Dance in Lewiston, laugh in Monmouth, tuba in Bryant Pond | Get out!

December 9, 2025December 12, 2025

Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Temperatures fall below zero across Maine, but relief is on the horizon

by Morgan Womack December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Tuesday’s frigid lows — which fell to nearly minus 20 degrees in places — didn’t quite break records, though they came close, according to the National Weather Service.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Jay recycling pickup returns to two days a week Dec. 17

by Rebecca Richard December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

The Select Board is reviewing bids for the curbside collection contract, with Riverside Disposal’s proposal headed to voters next spring.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Santa brings holiday cheer to Jay Niles Memorial Library

by Rebecca Richard December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Families enjoyed a festive drop-in meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 6 at the Jay Niles Memorial Library, complete with stories, cookies, crafts, and a visit from Hank the rein-dog from Love on a Leash.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Blessing Box offers help at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay

by Rebecca Richard December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

A community-supported Blessing Box Cupboard at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay provides free pantry staples for anyone who needs them.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News

Jay to draft retroactive moratorium on rents at mobile home parks

by Rebecca Richard December 9, 2025December 10, 2025

Jay’s Select Board voted Monday to draft a moratorium on mobile home park rent increases, retroactive to the meeting date and subject to voter approval in April.