Planning Board Reviews Dirigo Drive Zoning + Tech Help Nearby
Brewer, ME · September 2, 2026
A crisp chill hangs over the river this morning, though cloud cover will keep the afternoon mild. Plenty to take care of as the post-holiday calendar takes shape.
The Lead
The city planning office officially opened public review today for a slate of zoning adjustments scheduled before the Planning Board later this month.
At the center of the September 14 hearing is an application by R&B Properties to rezone property at 221 Dirigo Drive from Professional Business to General Business, opening the door for broader commercial uses in the corridor. Board members will also weigh a contract zone modification for 99 State Street to convert former professional space into active business offices, along with citywide text amendments to Chapter 24 of the Land Use Code.
Residents looking to weigh in before the gavel drops can inspect filings at the City Planner’s office and submit written remarks through 4:00 PM on hearing day.
Local Pulse
Labor Day Celebration Heads to Ivers Street The Eastern Maine Labor Council hosts its annual community cookout and potluck Monday at the Solidarity Center.
Community Connector High School Fares Waived Local high school students now ride all regular bus routes fare-free simply by showing school identification.
Today's Outlook
- High 75°F · Low 48°F — Overcast
- Grab a light outer layer for the brisk morning commute before temperatures climb.
What's On Around Town
Bangor: Senior Social Bingo Bangor Parks & Rec (647 Main St), 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Casual morning games, hot coffee, and low-key community socializing across the bridge.
Bangor: Drop-In Tech Tutoring Bangor Public Library (145 Harlow St), 2:00–5:00 PM Free one-on-one help troubleshooting phones, laptops, tablets, or software questions.
Bangor: Adult Practice and Play Tennis Bangor Parks & Rec (647 Main St), 5:30–7:30 PM Evening recreational drills and open play suited for mixed skill levels.
Spotlight & Story
- The Archer Block Gateway
- Longtime residents remember the corner of Wilson and North Main as the aging three-story Archer Block. Razed in 2010 through federal community development grants, the riverfront parcel was transformed into the green gateway greeting drivers coming off the Chamberlain Bridge.
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