"Ah-vah" was an expression meaning "you're going to be in trouble" I remember well from growing up in Maine in the 70s and 80s. I don't remember hearing it much 90s to now, I actually asked my teen the other day if they'd heard that phrase and they didn't know it at all. Not sure it was related to French or any other language, just a saying.

Game On in Augusta has regular games, and in Gardiner there's a new gaming store, Top-side Gaming that is starting some games. Niche, Inc and Bateau Brewing in Gardiner also have had games in the past.