Maine made Moxie its official state soft drink in 2005.
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A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs
Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.
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Teen accused of killing paddleboarder found competent to stand trial
A judge has not yet ruled whether Deven Young, who was 17 when police say he killed Sunshine Stewart, should be considered a juvenile or adult by the court.
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Hundreds of Maine schools are in disrepair. Many could become housing.
A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.
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Former Rep. Jeff Evangelos, fierce advocate for criminal justice reform, dies at 73
Evangelos, I-Friendship, was known for his fiery speeches and his willingness to criticize both Democratic and Republican governors.
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Wyman’s wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why?
The biggest wild blueberry grower in the US has listed 781 acres in the Midcoast.
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Teen accused of killing Maine paddleboarder was waiting for treatment, audio recording says
A recording released by the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office sheds more light on Deven Young’s violent behavior and failed attempts to get him services.
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Unsealed records show violent history of teen accused of killing Maine paddleboarder
The teen was 17 when police accused him of killing 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart at a campground in Union last summer.
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Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery in Union to permanently close
The business suffered a devastating fire last fall.
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Fire destroys Union winery, distillery
Firefighters prevented fire from spreading to owners’ home and barn.