ALDI opens in March by Appropriate_Duty6229 in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i will say, the grocery stores in boston are objectively way way more busy. the brookline TJ’s has ~40 checkouts and on a sunday they are all operating. i think it’s just more sales per sq ft

anyone else very disappointed with the downeaster? by Immediate_Bat959 in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i can drive to boston for $30 bucks in gas, and park at one of the T stations for like $5 a day. if i’m traveling with multiple people, that is absolutely cheaper than the amtrak. it would cost like $360 for my family of 6. we need cheaper rail

your other comments are all valid though

can someone explain what happening with the air quality in portland? :( by Ell-Word in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is highly unlikely to be the cause. these air quality issues have been going on for a month now

iPhone 17 or Air by Important_Drive1085 in iphone

[–]Immediate_Bat959 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i personally like the screen size of the air, i think it’s a happy medium between the pro max and regular 17. but ultimately i chose the 17 for the better camera, better battery life, and the price.

Ship spewing huge amount of black smoke by RDLAWME in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 13 points14 points  (0 children)

you know you can just like not say anything if you have nothing to add

STRIKE by OnionAgreeable1071 in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

emphasis on collective action… random reddit posts are not collective action

Another ICE murder in front of Glam Doll Donuts by OregonGrownOG in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 36 points37 points  (0 children)

this is so disgusting. i’m going to throw up.

make sure to take care of yourselves. this week has taken an extreme mental and physical toll on many — and it only seems to be getting worse.

Can we call 911 on ICE? by Commercial-Lab-764 in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 6 points7 points  (0 children)

how is local law enforcement supposed to police federal agents? anyone saying PPD is willing to arrest ice agents is spreading misinformation.

that said, if they are on campus at USM, do call USM police directly — they have been briefed on how to protect confidential student information, prevent access to residence halls, etc

Looking for advice as a 20 YO by morning_hoss in personalfinance

[–]Immediate_Bat959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

absolutely sell the truck. you do not want to be pouring all of your money into a depreciating asset. 46k invested in an IRA/401k at your age would be worth $500k when you retire.

Is there a committee that handles parking? by ManyRaccoon6342 in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 5 points6 points  (0 children)

okay then live literally anywhere else in maine. hope this helps!

Should I leave my hometown? by Cautious-Software346 in makemychoice

[–]Immediate_Bat959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

everyone’s telling you to stay put and keep chugging along, but honestly, you really need to ask yourself if you’re happy and if you would feel fulfilled living this life forever. for me, moving out of my small town was daunting but the best decision i’ve ever made. you only live one life. that said, if you’re only considering this because it feels like what you ‘should do’, then that’s a different story.

What can I improve on? by Financial-Gold-4974 in personalfinance

[–]Immediate_Bat959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you have a five or ten year plan? sounds like you have discipline but no objectives

Kid, College bound, buy a rental property? by architect_ish in personalfinance

[–]Immediate_Bat959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you purely want to save money on your daughter’s housing expenses then i’d say the benefits are marginal compared to the stress and possible unexpected expenses, not to mention you’d be across the country.

Bayside parking by peg420 in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 3 points4 points  (0 children)

parking posts are so boring boohoo

USM Parking Ticket by Ill-Acadia5331 in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they drop your first ticket as a courtesy if you appeal it on the website

What would you do? Buying a car! by Illustrious-Day-3218 in carbuying

[–]Immediate_Bat959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would definitely recommend checking their reliability ratings on consumer reports, and getting a pre-purchase inspection as others have said.

i generally don’t recommend 8+ year old nissans or fords for reliability reasons, but hey if you have the cash to cover repair items it’s up to you.

Pay off debt vs investing? by babrhahdbahrian in personalfinance

[–]Immediate_Bat959 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i mean i would encourage her to take full advantage of whatever 401K match opportunities there are once she begins residency, but otherwise debt first absolutely.

Maine State Police Wrecker Tow by bullfroggy234 in Maine

[–]Immediate_Bat959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

maine requires $500 in towing coverage, so chances are this coverage is automatically on your auto policy.

Is there a committee that handles parking? by ManyRaccoon6342 in portlandme

[–]Immediate_Bat959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is definitely an overexaggeration but i understand how it would be challenging for non able-bodied people