CONWAY — A bill allowing towns and cities to create social districts where people can walk around with alcoholic beverages has been signed into law by Gov. Kelly Ayotte. It also received support from local House members.
But Selectman Steve Porter is leery about the idea.
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Isn’t this called Maine?
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