Galen Hand, class of 2012, co-founded NOCA, a non-carbonated spiked water company, with two college friends from the University of New Hampshire.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Closings and openings, rare peaches and server stress
And cocktails to go may be here to stay – at least for a while.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Sobriety doesn’t get easier with time
An anniversary is something to celebrate, but the struggle continues.
Posted inBusiness
Pandemic has Mainers buying more liquor, but there’s no trickle-down effect for brewers
While liquor sales have spiked since the coronavirus hit Maine, craft breweries, which rely heavily on taproom sales, are struggling.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maker of Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy to release modern update
Bottles of Allen’s Cold Brew, a new version of Maine’s most popular spirit, will make their way to stores next month.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Even amid the outbreak, people dealing with addiction are not alone
Stay-at-home orders have made it difficult for people with substance use disorder, but there is still help out there.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Spain’s Basque country touches down on Washington Avenue
At Anoche, the ciders and drinks are impressive. The food, mostly small plates made with rice cookers and sous vide equipment, struggles to keep up.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Dating without drinks is tricky
For a recovering alcoholic, courtship can create a number of pitfalls.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Allen’s Coffee Brandy dethroned as Maine’s top-grossing hard alcohol
Though the state’s longtime favorite spirit continues to reign as the leader in volume, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky brought in more sales revenue last year.