BREWER, Maine – When Meghan and Chris Black opened their new restaurant, Humble Comfort Food & Spirits on South Main Street in Brewer last month, they had repeatedly taste-tested most of what was going to appear on the menu. Meghan Black saw to it that every dish created by head chef Chris was up to her exacting standards.

BREWER, Maine — Teams from sister cities Bangor and Brewer strapped on safety gear Saturday morning and challenged each other and their teammates to the new ropes course at Xtreme Adventures in Brewer for what they dubbed the “Councilor’s Challenge.”

BREWER, Maine – Barney and Charlotte Thompson have been named the Brewer Citizens of the Year, and were honored this Friday evening at the Brewer Auditorium. Mayor Jerry Goss recognized the couple during the intermission of the Hometown Band’s Brewer Day’s concert.

BREWER, Maine — A three-day celebration of the community, Brewer Days, will kick off next week with events ranging from Zumba and karate demonstrations to live music and fireworks.

BREWER, Maine – Brewer’s waterfront has a new name and plans to expand. The path along the Penobscot will now be officially be known as the Brewer Riverwalk Trail.

BREWER, Maine — The Seacoast United Blackbear soccer club finally has a home.

BREWER, Maine — Local police and school departments are gearing up to host a two-day training program in August, which is designed to help prepare potential victims of school and workplace violence to be able to protect themselves until law enforcement officers arrive.

BREWER, Maine — Brewer officials have granted final approval for a 48-unit apartment complex at the former site of the State Street School, which is home to a few piles of rock and rubble and a couple pieces of construction equipment.

BREWER, Maine — The City Council on Tuesday night unanimously passed a budget that won’t raise residents’ taxes in fiscal year 2015.

BREWER, Maine — The restaurateur behind Kosta’s in Brewer and Old Town, along with several pizza shops in the region, is turning his gaze to the Penobscot River.