Under Maine state law, packaged liquor may be sold between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
Packaged beer and wine may be sold between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, packaged beer and wine may be sold until 2:00 a.m.
St. Patrick's Day. When St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday, packaged beer and wine may be sold beginning at 6:00 a.m.
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Alcohol laws in Maine
This page reflects the default hours of sale in Maine. The laws in effect in any of the numerous cities and towns within Penobscot County may be more restrictive than what is shown here.
Italics = census designated place
- Alton
- Argyle
- Bradford
- Bradley
- Burlington
- Carmel
- Carroll plantation
- Charleston
- Chester
- Clifton
- Corinna
- Corinth
- Dexter
- Dixmont
- Drew plantation
- East Central Penobscot
- East Millinocket
- Eddington
- Edinburg
- Enfield
- Etna
- Exeter
- Garland
- Glenburn
- Greenbush
- Hampden
- Hermon
- Holden
- Howland
- Hudson
- Kenduskeag
- Kingman
- Lagrange
- Lakeville
- Lee
- Levant
- Lincoln
- Lowell
- Mattawamkeag
- Maxfield
- Medway
- Milford
- Millinocket
- Mount Chase
- Newburgh
- Newport
- North Penobscot
- Orono
- Orrington
- Passadumkeag
- Patten
- Penobscot Indian Island Reservation
- Plymouth
- Prentiss
- Seboeis plantation
- Springfield
- Stacyville
- Stetson
- Twombly Ridge
- Veazie
- Webster plantation
- Whitney
- Winn
- Woodville
Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 2:00 a.m.
St. Patrick's Day. When St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday, alcoholic beverages may be served beginning at 6:00 a.m.
However, the following exceptions apply:
New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 2:00 a.m.
St. Patrick's Day. When St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday, alcoholic beverages may be served beginning at 6:00 a.m.
Source: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 28-A.