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Coca-Cola acquires Moxie, soda beloved in Maine

Soft drink giant Coca-Cola is acquiring Moxie, a beloved New England soda brand that is the official state beverage of Maine.

Canada stunned and worried about Trump trade threats

It started with President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canadian dairy farmers. Then Washington slapped tariffs on Canadian steel, citing national security

LePage directs flags to half-staff to honor McCain

Governor Paul R. LePage has directed all United States flags and State of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff immediately in memory of Arizona Sen. John McCain.

Maine’s top court backs ruling that LePage must send Medicaid expansion plan to feds

Maine’s high court ruled on Thursday that Gov. Paul LePage’s administration must follow an earlier court order to submit a Medicaid expansion plan to the federal government, even as the justices sent significant constitutional questions about implementation back to a lower court.

Maine hemp growers have high hopes for new farm bill

Erica Haywood has high hopes for the proposed 2018 farm bill when it comes to industrial hemp production in Maine.

Paradis takes Fort Kent town manager post

Suzie Paradis has accepted an offer from Fort Kent town councilors to fill the position of town manager.

State loosens restrictions of teen workers

State labor officials announced Monday it has revised its rules governing minors in the workplace, largely loosening restrictions on teenage workers except those hoping to work with medicinal marijuana.

Voters can now request absentee ballots from state

The Online Absentee Ballot Request Service is now available for the Nov. 6, 2018 General and Referendum Election, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap notified voters recently.

Feds award $300,703 to County health centers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 15 announced $1,447,920 in quality improvement grant awards to 18 Maine health centers. Three of those are in Aroostook County and will receive a total of $300,703.

First Lady Ann LePage plans final ice cream social

First Lady Ann LePage will host her eighth annual Military Families Ice Cream Social on the Blaine House Lawn on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Three Valley school systems first in line for state-funded regional high school

In his official blog shared on the Maine School Administrative District 27 website, Superintendent Ben Sirois announced Tuesday that a collaborative of three St. John Valley school districts is first in line to receive money from the state to build a new regional high school.

Consolidated workers agree to 3-year contracts in ME, NH, VT

Two unions representing about 1,000 Consolidated Communication workers in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have approved three-year contracts, their first under Illinois-based company, officials said Friday.

Strout joins Maine Community Foundation as grants administrator

The Maine Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Kassandra Strout as Grants Administrator.

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife slates cleanup, Landowner Appreciation Day Sept. 9

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine Forest Service will host a statewide cleanup event Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

UMaine to offer high-tech help for New England’s bad roads and bridges

The University of Maine has received its first check from the U.S. Department of Transportation to spearhead a regional coalition of other universities to improve and prolong the life of New England’s crumbling roads, bridges and railways.

Sen. Jackson receives perfect score on education record

Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash earned a 100 percent rating from the Maine Education Association for his voting record on education issues during the second regular session of the 128th Legislature.

County students win Maine Community Foundation scholarships

The Maine Community Foundation announces recipients of two scholarships benefitting Aroostook County students: the Sally Stetson Tongren Scholarship Fund for Aroostook County and the Aspire Scholarship Fund.

Maine’s third summer of drought conditions could start to affect wells in the state

At Maple Knoll Farm in Solon, they’ve been keeping a close eye on their well as conditions remain dry or abnormally dry over much of Maine this summer.

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