Raymond Area
District 17 -

•Sourced from official Maine AA intergroups
Maine's AA community includes 566 meetings across 189 cities, held daily at churches, community centers, and online. Whether you're looking for a meeting near you, a specific format, or an online or Zoom option anywhere in Maine, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.
Maine's AA fellowship runs from the Portland-area metro through the midcoast and Acadia communities up to the smaller towns of Aroostook County. The directory lists meetings in all 16 counties.
Raymond Area
District 17 -
Virtual Meeting - Sponsor: Route One Men's Step (Step study) Meeting. https://csoaamaine.org/meetings/route-one-mens-step-meeting/ PASSWORD for meeting is: 967414 LOCATION TEMPORARILY CLOSED!
Portland Area
Virtual Meeting - Sponsor: Keep Coming Back. https://csoaamaine.org/meetings/keep-coming-back-group-2/
Online only - Meets daily
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Across Maine, the 566 listed AA groups are concentrated in Portland (66 meetings), Brewer (16), and Brunswick (16), with active groups in 189 cities in total. Wednesday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 28% of groups (156) offer an online or hybrid option.
Meetings per day of the week across Maine. Wednesday has the most scheduled groups.
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Maine. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.
The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.
Look on AmazonBill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.
Look on AmazonA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonOne short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.
Look on AmazonBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonMaine General Service serves the state, with the densest meeting calendar in and around Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, and the surrounding Cumberland County communities. The Old Port and East End have established neighborhood groups. The York County coast (Wells, Ogunquit, Kennebunk, Saco) anchors meetings that grow seasonally with summer traffic. Lewiston-Auburn, the state's second-largest metro, has its own substantial meeting calendar.
The Midcoast (Bath, Brunswick, Rockland, Camden) maintains year-round meetings that expand during summer. Bar Harbor and the Acadia region see substantial summer growth. Ellsworth and the Down East communities (Machias, Eastport, Lubec) maintain smaller meeting networks reaching to the Canadian border.
Augusta, the state capital, has weekday meetings serving state-government workers. Waterville and Skowhegan round out Central Maine. Bangor anchors the Penobscot Valley meeting network. The North Woods communities (Greenville, Millinocket, Houlton, Caribou, Presque Isle, Fort Kent) maintain meeting networks adapted to the geography, often with hybrid options.
Greater Portland Metro runs bus service in the Portland area. The Downeaster Amtrak runs Boston to Brunswick via Portland. Outside the corridor, driving is the standard option.
Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 189 cities in Maine, with 566 meetings listed in this directory. Meetings run mornings, evenings, and weekends, and formats range from open discussions to step study groups, so most people can find something that fits their schedule and where they are in recovery.
AA meetings in Maine run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 566 meetings listed, here is what you can expect to find:
Open to the public. Family members, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend. No membership or personal connection to alcohol problems is required.
For people who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings are private, and what is shared stays within the room.
A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." These meetings can be grounding for newcomers who want to hear how others have navigated recovery.
Groups that work through the 12 Steps together. Found in Portland and across Maine, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.
Portland, Maine's most active AA community, hosts 66 meetings. Other major cities include Brewer, Brunswick, Saco, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.
Whether you're traveling to Maine for the first time or a longtime resident seeking support, understanding your transportation options can help you access the AA meetings you need. Below is comprehensive information about reaching meetings across the state.
When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Maine, call ahead to confirm meeting times, verify the address, and get directions. Many AA groups warmly welcome newcomers, first-timers, and out-of-town visitors. If lack of transportation is preventing you from attending meetings, reach out to local AA groups via the AA hotline—many members volunteer to give free rides to people in early recovery, or can connect you with Zoom meetings and online AA meetings.