G&M Family Market is a licensed Maine lottery retailer, part of the Maine State Lottery network, so you can play at the register whenever you are in the store. Scratch tickets and draw-game tickets are both sold here, and cashing a small Maine lottery winner is quick if you bought it or won it locally.
The big multi-state games are on the terminal: Powerball and Mega Millions, with jackpots that roll for weeks until someone hits. Maine’s own draw games are here too, including Megabucks, Lucky for Life, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Gimme 5. You can pick your own numbers or ask for a Quick Pick and let the terminal choose. Ask about adding Power Play or Megaplier if you want to boost a non-jackpot prize.
Scratch ticketsScratch tickets hang in the dispenser at the front counter, at price points from a dollar on up. The state releases new games on a schedule and retires the old ones, so the selection changes through the year. If you have a favorite price point or theme, it is usually stocked, and the clerk can tell you which games just came out.
Smaller prizes can be cashed right at the store, up to the limit the state sets for retailers. Larger prizes are claimed through the Maine State Lottery office, and the clerk can point you to how that works. Sign the back of a winning ticket before you hand it over, and check your own tickets against the drawing yourself. A lottery ticket is a bearer instrument, which means whoever holds a signed ticket is the one who owns the prize.
Second-chance drawingsHold onto non-winning scratch tickets from any promotion that runs a second-chance drawing. The Maine lottery sometimes lets you enter losing tickets online for another shot at a prize, and people throw those tickets away without checking.
Draw-game odds and prize tiers are printed on the play slips and posted at the counter, and the terminal prints your numbers on a ticket you keep. Check your numbers after the drawing on the ticket, at the store, or on the Maine State Lottery site, since a fair number of small prizes go unclaimed because people never look. Scratch games list the top prizes and the overall odds right on the ticket, and the state posts which games still have big prizes left, which is worth checking before you buy a pack of an older game. A lot of people grab a ticket while they fill up on gas and diesel or run in for groceries.
You have to be 18 to buy lottery tickets in Maine. If gambling stops being fun, the problem-gambling help line is 1-800-522-4700.
Find answers to common questions about Family Market, our products, services, store amenities, and convenient shopping options.
Yes. We stock fresh meat and seafood throughout the week, with regular deliveries to keep our selection well supplied. Availability can vary based on seasonal products and vendor shipments, so if you’re looking for a specific cut or item, give us a call before your visit.
Yes. Tradewinds Market is a locally owned, family-operated grocery store that has served the Holden community for years. Our team takes pride in offering friendly service and getting to know the customers who shop with us every week.
Yes. Curbside pickup makes it easy to get your groceries without leaving your vehicle. Place your order, arrive at the scheduled time, and our staff will bring it directly to your car.
Yes. While we’re located in Holden, many customers visit us from Bangor, Brewer, Eddington, Orrington, and nearby towns. Our convenient location makes it easy to stop in for groceries, prepared foods, and everyday household essentials.
Our store is open seven days a week to fit a variety of schedules. Hours may change on holidays, so check our website or contact the store before visiting if you’re planning a trip during a holiday week.
We’re always interested in meeting dependable people who enjoy working in a customer-focused environment. Visit our Careers page to see current openings and submit an application. If no positions are listed, you’re welcome to apply for future opportunities.
Yes. Indoor seating is available for customers who would like to enjoy their meal at the store. You can order your favorite Amato’s sandwiches, pizza, or other menu items and dine in during regular restaurant hours.
Yes. You can pick up groceries, fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy products, frozen foods, beverages, snacks, household supplies, and prepared meals in one trip. Many customers also stop by Amato’s while they’re shopping, making it easy to take home dinner or enjoy a meal before heading out.
