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Maine man can whistle, but he must keep moving
By The Associated Press, The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Maine -- A man charged with disorderly conduct for his loud whistling in downtown Portland has reached a deal with the city -- he can whistle, but he can't linger in one spot.

Robert Smith, of Westbrook, has been cited by police twice in the past year after businesses complained. He pleaded guilty last summer and reached a deal with the city in which he can keep whistling as long as he's moving.

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Maine man can whistle, but he must keep moving
By The Associated Press, The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Maine -- A man charged with disorderly conduct for his loud whistling in downtown Portland has reached a deal with the city -- he can whistle, but he can't linger in one spot.

Robert Smith, of Westbrook, has been cited by police twice in the past year after businesses complained. He pleaded guilty last summer and reached a deal with the city in which he can keep whistling as long as he's moving.

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