McKane considers year-round daylight savings for state

State Rep. Jon McKane (R-Newcastle) is considering a proposal for the state to stay on Daylight Savings Time year-round.

According to a post on the conservative discussion board As Maine Goes, McKane said this shift in daylight hours would be more in sync with people’s awake time, would alleviate depression and prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder. Commuting and construction projects would be safer, and businesses affected by the lack of light would benefit.

Also, Mainers would save energy costs because they’d use less artificial light.

In an e-mail, McKane said he is not sure if he will go ahead with the proposal or not. He did poll his constituents on the issue, and found they were in favor 70 percent to 30 percent.