Drinking

From Navy ships to local bars, happy hour has a history that’s as lively as the gatherings themselves.

Bans were put in place after alcohol was used to influence undecided voters.

A little over a decade ago, an obscure law in Maine was passed that put special rules into place for alcohol consumption on St. Patrick's Day.

With 2 dozen different places listed, they have effectively countered the argument that 'there's not a lot to choose from when dining and drinking downtown.'