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I’ve certainly enjoyed a hot cup of coffee outside, when it’s sunny, it’s winter and there’s snow everywhere.There’s really nothing better than that.

Caitlin Brook, Bangor, Maine’s downtown coordinator. The City Council approved year-round outdoor dinning in a place where the average high in January is 27 degrees.

Caitlin Brook, Bangor, Maine’s downtown coordinator. The City Council approved year-round outdoor dinning in a place where the average high in January is 27 degrees.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.