Gov. LePage Proposes Bill To Keep Maine’s Bars Open Later Like Other States

With an idea of increased tourism and profits, Governor Paul LePage has proposed a bill that would allow Maine bars to stay open later during peak season.

According to the Portland Press Herald, the bill would be optional for bars and would only allow participating bars to stay open until 2 a.m. during peak tourist season. The Governor suggests that people come from other states where bars typically stay open until 2-4 a.m. and would like give people something similar here in Maine. Various town leaders and representatives don't sound overly opposed to the idea, they just want to be assured that later closing times won't lead to increased violence, noise complaints and safety concerns for staff working at establishments. Read the entire Portland Press Article here.

So what do you think? Is Maine ready for a summertime filled with bars closing at 2 a.m.?