BANGOR — Park-goers who want to imbibe at permitted events held in Maine parks now don’t have to worry ’bout a thing.
The Bangor Daily News reports a Saturday reggae festival at Fort Knox State Historic Site will feature a beer garden for attendees 21 and over.
Maine has long prohibited drinking in state parks.
But the state has partly relaxed such regulations when it comes to groups holding specific events such as weddings and private parties in state parks.
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry spokesman Jim Britt says such event organizers would need a special events permit, which comes with a fee.
Bars and beer gardens must then adhere to standard safety regulations such as the use of licensed, certified bartenders and a cordoning off a designated drinking area.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
-
Local & StateEnvironmental group trying to change waste rule that benefits Lewiston company
-
Local & State
Hack of Maine police data means hundreds, including suspects, must be notified about leak
-
Boston Red Sox
Ryan, catcher on Boston’s ‘Impossible Dream’ team, dies
-
Sports
NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA
-
Feature Obituary
Scarborough police say speed, fog were factors in fatal crash
Success. Please wait for the page to reload. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page.
Enter your email and password to access comments.
Hi {SUB NAME}, to comment on stories you must . This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login.
Already have one? .
Invalid username/password.
Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.
Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login to participate in the conversation. Here’s why.
Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.