AUGUSTA (AP) – Gov. John Baldacci is planning a signing ceremony following the enactment of a bill to make Moxie, the distinctively flavored soda that dates back to patent medicine days, a special Maine drink.

Moxie is closely identified with Maine, where an annual festival and parade are held in its honor. It’s bottled in New Hampshire for distribution in northern New England.

While it’s considered a New England beverage, Moxie is owned by an Atlanta company.

The bill initially sought to make Moxie Maine’s official beverage, but was amended to make it the state’s official soft drink.