High School Drama Club Takes the Stage Tonight

Brewer, ME · May 14, 2026

Keep the rain shell handy—that steady drizzle is sticking around for the morning commute and likely through the afternoon. It is a quiet, damp start to the day, but the gardens will certainly appreciate the soak.

📰 The Lead

The curtain rises tonight at the Brewer High School Performing Arts Center for the opening performance of the spring production, "The Secret Garden." After months of rehearsals and intricate set construction, the student-led crew is ready to showcase a story that feels particularly fitting as our own local landscapes begin to bloom. This year’s production features a cast of thirty students, with several seniors taking their final bows before graduation next month.

Beyond the acting, the technical theater class designed the intricate rotating set pieces entirely in-house, utilizing the school's shop facilities to bring the Victorian-era setting to life. It is a significant undertaking for the department, marking one of their most ambitious stage designs in recent years. Tickets are available at the door starting an hour before showtime, and the performance begins at 7:00 PM. It is a great opportunity to support the arts and see the results of the hard work these students have put in since the winter thaw.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Hydrant Flushing in North Brewer — Annual maintenance continues today; residents may notice temporary water discoloration or low pressure through the afternoon.

  • Library Seedling Swap Today — The Public Library is hosting an informal plant exchange at 4:00 PM for gardeners looking to trade extra tomato or pepper starts.

  • Wilson Street Curbing Repairs — Expect minor lane shifts near the shopping plaza as public works crews finish concrete repairs on the median.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 64°F · Low 47°F — Drizzle Grab an umbrella before heading out, as the damp mist will linger through sunset.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Spring Seedling Swap — Brewer Public Library, 4:00 PM Bring your extra vegetable starts and trade with neighbors for new varieties.

  • BHS Spring Play: The Secret Garden — High School Performing Arts Center, 7:00 PM Opening night for the student production featuring impressive hand-built sets and local talent.

  • Bangor: Live Jazz Night — Paddy Murphy's, 8:00 PM A short hop across the bridge for an evening of standards and local improvisation.

  • Orono: Stars of the Spring Sky — Emera Astronomy Center, 7:00 PM Guided tour of the current constellations visible over Maine this time of year.

  • Hampden: Community Garden Work Day — Lura Hoit Pool Grounds, 5:30 PM Help prep the shared beds for the main planting season; tools are provided.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Doughboy Statue
    • Standing guard at the intersection of Wilson and State Streets, this bronze memorial was dedicated in 1923 to honor those who served in the Great War. It is one of many "Spirit of the American Doughboy" statues across the country, but ours is meticulously maintained by local veterans' groups who ensure the surrounding flowers are always in season.

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