🌱 Why did Brewer’s boys basketball team suddenly change head coaches?

Good morning to you Brewer! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did Brewer’s boys basketball team suddenly change head coaches?
• How could Penobscot County’s budget mess hit Brewer tax bills?

Also on today's calendar: Cards Games and Cribbage and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon snow shower, with a high of 35 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Partly sunny and colder, temps: high: 23, low: 9.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 28 and low of 11 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brewer basketball turns to familiar face after boys coach resigns for ‘personal reasons' (bangordailynews.com) — Brewer High School’s boys basketball team is shifting leadership mid-season after head coach Carl Parker resigned for personal reasons this week. Former Brewer coach and current teacher Mark Savage is stepping in to guide the Witches, while the existing assistant and sub-varsity coaches remain in place to provide continuity for players and families.
   

• ‘A freight train ready to crash': Inside Penobscot County's $7M budget crisis (bangordailynews.com) — Penobscot County’s long-ignored jail costs could trigger nearly a 20% county tax hike in 2026, hitting Brewer homeowners and businesses along with the rest of the county. Former Brewer Mayor Michele Daniels was among budget committee members raising concerns, as officials now scramble to close a multimillion-dollar gap and rebuild depleted reserves that affect every local taxpayer.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brewer

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Caregiver Support Group
  The Durgin Center, 274 State St, Brewer
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Cards Games and Cribbage
  The Durgin Center , 274 State St , Brewer
  11:00 am
• Eagles Club with Anni and the Rainmakers — HOME OF LIVE MUSIC
  Brewer Eagles Club , 22 Atlantic Ave , Brewer
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Santa’s Workshop Pottery Painting and Hot Cocoa Bar
  Generations Boutique & Art Studio , 153 State St , Brewer
  11:00 am
• Presque Isle Boys Varsity Basketball @ Brewer
  Brewer High School , 79 Parkway S , Brewer
  1:30 pm
• Islandport Press at Bangor Authors' Book Fair and Literary Festival
  145 Harlow St , Bangor
  3:00 pm
• Queer Hangout with Bangor Pride
  The Wilson Center , 67 College Ave , Orono
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Bridge Group
  The Durgin Center , 274 State St , Brewer
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Holidays at Hill House
  Thomas A. Hill House , 159 Union Street , Bangor
  10:00 am
• Business After Hours December 2025 - Maine Savings
  Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce , 101 Western Ave , Hampden
  5:00 pm
• Parks, Recreation & Harbor Advisory Committee
  Bangor, ME Calendar , 73 Harlow St. , Bangor
  5:15 pm
• Middle School Winter Concert - Peakes Aud.
  Bangor High School , 885 Broadway , Bangor
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Quirk Auto Group Maine posted a job opening for Warehouse Team Member – Automotive Par in Bangor. Apply here.
• Equus Workforce Solutions posted a job opening for Math Instructor in Bangor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brewer here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bangor

• Uncertainty grows ahead of Bangor's deadline to clear homeless encampment (wgme.com)
• Popular Bangor, Maine Bar Goes Up for Sale (wblm.com)
• Bangor issues citywide parking ban tonight (bangordailynews.com)

Orono

• Bangor-area high school soccer players named among best in Maine (bangordailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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