Pier Park Trail Expansion Moves to the Drawing Board
Brewer, ME · September 22, 2026
A brisk grey breeze off the water is signaling true autumn weather this morning. If you're heading toward the library for morning storytime or taking a mid-day stroll, you will definitely want that extra layer.
The Lead
A long-planned expansion to Brewer’s waterfront network is shifting into focus as the city advances engineering plans for Pier Park along the Penobscot River. Backed by grant support from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands’ Maine Trails Program, municipal planners are designing multi-use trail upgrades aimed at improving shoreline access, stabilizing riverbanks, and closing stubborn pedestrian gaps between the park and the existing Riverwalk. The project focuses on creating safe, continuous pathways for walkers, runners, and cyclists traveling downriver from the bridge crossings. While the popular Riverwalk already draws steady foot traffic year-round, connecting Pier Park into the broader greenway ensures that south-end neighborhoods gain seamless off-road access to the riverfront. Municipal staff plan to present finalized design layouts and permitting documents to the planning board before winter sets in.
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Today's Outlook
- High 64°F · Low 41°F — Overcast
- Keep a light fleece handy for breezy, cloud-covered errands today.
What's On Around Town
Today
Shapes Story Time Brewer Public Library (100 South Main St), 10:30–11:15 AM · Free Interactive shape-themed stories and simple crafts for young listeners.
Live to Hike Another Day Bangor Public Library (145 Harlow St), Bangor, 6:00–7:00 PM · Free Trail preparation advice and local backcountry hiking tips from conservation experts.
Tomorrow
Dog Ears Reading Sessions Brewer Public Library (100 South Main St), 3:30–5:00 PM · Free
Irish Pub Trivia Paddy Murphy's (26 Main St), Bangor, 7:00 PM · $2
Thursday
Art in Your Heart: Pinwheels for Peace Brewer Public Library (100 South Main St), 3:30–4:30 PM · Free
Downtown Bangor Pub Run Paddy Murphy's (26 Main St), Bangor, 6:30 PM · Free
Weekly Trivia Night Nocturnem Draft Haus (56 Main St), Bangor, 7:00–9:30 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- The Hathorn Building
- Long before riverfront strollers frequented South Main, this brick landmark manufactured iron boot calks for Penobscot log drivers before evolving into a wooden box factory. Today, the quiet industrial relic is preparing for redevelopment into a boutique hotel and waterfront bistro.
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