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Maine Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Permitted: In Maine, groceries sell beer and wine, and Sunday sales and dry status are decided by municipal local-option votes.

PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026

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In Maine, groceries sell beer and wine, and Sunday sales and dry status are decided by municipal local-option votes. The licensee must run a bona fide retail business and stock at least $1,000 wholesale in other merchandise. Spirits come from agency liquor stores, many of which are supermarkets.

Official source: legislature.maine.gov →

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Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in states bordering Maine

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

New HampshirePermitted
In New Hampshire, groceries and convenience stores sell beer and wine under a retail wine license, while spirits come only from the state-run NH Liquor & Wine Outlets. Those outlets in turn do not sell beer or anything at or below 6% alcohol by volume.
Verified Jul 28, 2026 · Source: gov.liquorandwineoutlets.com · Full New Hampshire rule →

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