City Council Nomination Papers Open at City Hall

Brewer, ME · September 1, 2026

September arrives quietly under gray skies this morning, right alongside the hum of the first full day back for all local classrooms.

The Lead

Civic season begins in earnest today as nomination papers become officially available at City Hall for candidates seeking seats on the City Council in the November 3 municipal election.

Voters will decide two council positions this fall: a standard three-year seat currently held by Dani O'Halloran, and a special term running through November 2027 to fill the vacancy left by former deputy mayor Bill Kimball, who stepped down earlier this summer.

Prospective candidates must pull papers from the City Clerk's office at 80 North Main Street and collect signatures from registered local voters before the autumn filing deadline. For residents considering public service, the clerk's counter is open during normal municipal business hours starting this morning.

Local Pulse

Brewer High Riders Ride Free Starting Today High school students can now board any Community Connector bus at no cost by showing a school ID.
Hazardous Waste Pre-Registration Opens Next Week Public Works begins accepting sign-ups on Monday for the free October 3 disposal collection at Green Point Road.

Today's Outlook

High 77°F · Low 47°F — Overcast
- A mild, gray Tuesday calls for a light extra layer when heading out early.

What's On Around Town

Bangor: Lit Chicks Book Club Bangor Public Library (145 Harlow St), 2:00–3:00 PM Monthly daytime discussion exploring contemporary fiction with fellow local readers.
Bangor: Songwriters’ Open Mic 2 Feet Brewing (80 Columbia St), 5:00–8:00 PM Fifteen-minute acoustic slots for area musicians testing out fresh original material.
Bangor: Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour Mount Hope Cemetery, 6:00–7:30 PM Guided evening stroll exploring historic gravestones, architectural symbolism, and panoramic vistas.

Spotlight & Story

Miller's Workshop
- Rooted in parent company W.S. Emerson since 1921, the business relocated across the river to Acme Road in 1966. Three generations of the Vickery family have kept generations of Maine laborers and outdoor crews outfitted in dependable, heavy-duty gear.

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