Maine Voters Say No to Topless Ordinance
NEWPORT, Maine — Thirty-something Desiree Davis wanted to mow her lawn topless. Neighbor Mary Thompson didn’t like it. Solution: Let the voters decide.
Thompson collected 125 signatures to get the matter on Tuesday’s ballot.
In the meantime, Shirley Davis, Desiree’s mother, had a company design and print T-shirts for “official members” of the fictitious Topless Lawn Mowers Club. More than 100 sold in the first week. Two downtown businesses selling them have placed orders for more.
With a vote Tuesday of 775 to 283, Newport residents nixed plans for an ordinance to punish women for displaying their breasts in public.
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