Virtual Julia Child Culinary Talk Comes to the Library Today

Brewer, ME · August 4, 2026

Sunshine is breaking through the early morning haze along the riverbank. There is plenty to keep an eye on before the day gets away from us.

The Lead

Municipal leadership is preparing for a mid-term transition following Deputy Mayor Bill Kimball’s resignation from the City Council. Kimball, who balances running a regional heating business with raising five children, stepped down after concluding he could no longer devote the time necessary to serve residents effectively. His departure leaves four members on the council as the city enters its late-summer business.

At their next scheduled gathering on August 11, councilors will officially declare the seat vacant and decide how to fill the remainder of the term, which runs through November 2027. City leadership anticipates placing the position on the upcoming November municipal ballot alongside standard election seats, giving local voters the final say this fall.

Local Pulse

  • Police Investigating String of Vehicle Burglaries Officers are asking residents along Chamberlain and Brimmer streets to lock their cars and check camera footage.

  • Public Library Hosts Culinary History Discussion Curator Paula Johnson leads a virtual talk on Julia Child’s iconic kitchen tools today at 2 PM.

Today's Outlook

  • High 86°F · Low 59°F — Clear
    • Clear skies and warm temperatures make for ideal late-summer outdoor plans today.

What's On Around Town

  • The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen Brewer Public Library, 2:00–3:00 PM Virtual talk featuring Smithsonian curator Paula Johnson on culinary heritage.

  • Bangor: Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions Zillman Art Museum (40 Harlow St), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Explore five contemporary art exhibits featuring regional and national artists.

  • Bangor: Bangor Harness Racing Bass Park, 6:00 PM Catch fast-paced live harness racing action at the track tonight.

Spotlight & Story

  • The 792-Foot Penobscot Covered Bridge
    • Constructed in 1846 for $60,000, this 792-foot timber structure across the Penobscot River was once among the longest covered spans in Maine, forging the initial physical bond that transformed twin riverbank communities into thriving industrial partners.

Brewer Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.

Sent with care by MailerDot — your city, every morning.

More Brewer editions → · Subscribe →