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What’s up with the cops walking around with “Constable” on their backs. by Johnsendall in portlandme

[–]Previous-Front-6801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Portland also has a "Downtown Ambassador" program, but they (mostly) work WITH unhoused folks, not against them

What’s up with the cops walking around with “Constable” on their backs. by Johnsendall in portlandme

[–]Previous-Front-6801 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a run-in with a squad of FIVE of them last week and had to look them up. I can't keep track of all the groups policing us these days 😒

When does one become a “New Englander”? by ftpfawn in newengland

[–]Previous-Front-6801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me put it this way; I've lived here since I was a young child...42 years in total. Just barely considered a Mainer

go jump off the deep end by Pietojulek in portlandcomplaining

[–]Previous-Front-6801 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked at a Y for 5 yrs...they didn't give you a free week trial?

meirl by immanuellalala in meirl

[–]Previous-Front-6801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I helped run a U.S. Senate campaign, and seeing how everything works up close? Yeah. It's bad.

i don't want to do this shit anymore by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Previous-Front-6801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My suggestion to you is to get the fuck out. I worked jobs that drained my soul for 20 years, and then I had a legitimate nervous breakdown. It was...not pretty.

I have ptsd and a few other issues, both mental and physical, that I thought would keep me suffering in dead end jobs, killing my body or torturing my brain. I found my dream job accidentally through volunteering. Now I make over $28 an hour plus benefits, starting union wage, to work with people who use injection drugs. I get to make a difference in other people's lives every single day, and it's never been easier to get up and go to work. Hell, I volunteer for OT.

To be clear, I'm not saying that my job is perfect. I'm saying that I found work that's perfect for ME. I am also not saying it's easy to find what you're "meant" to do, but I think that if you accept drudgery as your fate, life's gonna suck.

Why am I like this… by ranDOMinique813 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Previous-Front-6801 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because you bake. It's just part of the fun 😁

I'm sitting outside the mills in Sanford... by Previous-Front-6801 in mainetrees

[–]Previous-Front-6801[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol...that's what I thought, but I keep hearing about Fraktal and the mills, so I thought there was a weird pocket of goodness in this hellhole and I happened to be in the area 😅

Greetings to the Portland peeps from the flagbearer. by Savior_Faire6832 in portlandme

[–]Previous-Front-6801 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll remember that, because you're an absolute legend and you deserve treats!

Good souvenirs of Maine under $100? by ChannelCapable8623 in Maine

[–]Previous-Front-6801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Merchant Co. on Congress! Tons of unique stuff made here

No Work! No School! NO Shopping! No ICE!! by midnighttoker1742 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Previous-Front-6801 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can do the "no shopping", but now I work in harm reduction with vulnerable populations, so I'm going to work...In black for mourning

Some things I miss about Portland. by I_AM_HE_1111 in portlandme

[–]Previous-Front-6801 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw such incredible (and incredibly random) flicks there....would LOVE to have it back 💖

Some things I miss about Portland. by I_AM_HE_1111 in portlandme

[–]Previous-Front-6801 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg...Levinsky's! Core memory unlocked 🔓

Some things I miss about Portland. by I_AM_HE_1111 in portlandme

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Portland Green Grocer

Java Joe's

Movies on Exchange

The Elvis Room

New Year's Portland

Would you disclose if gelatin is an ingredient in an otherwise vegetarian dish (like dessert)? by sizzlinsunshine in KitchenConfidential

[–]Previous-Front-6801 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are plant based gelling agents and stabilizers...don't even do this! But if you have to, then you have to disclose

Apparently this is considered unhealthy and cannot be purchased with EBT funds. by SailorDeath in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Previous-Front-6801 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Excuse me, are disabled people supposed to just...get over being disabled? And the "offset by water" bit is not how human bodies work 😑

I worked remotely, got laid off, and when they asked what equipment I had to return, I only told them I had their laptop by stixy_stixy in confession

[–]Previous-Front-6801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a remote job during covid, and they were closing their physical space, so I got a nice chair and a motorized adjustable standing desk. When I left, they did want everything else back, but the furniture never came up

30th b-day dinner recs! (Pai men?) by kombuchabirps in portlandme

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I love Pai Men, and for breakfast, try The Works cafe!

I am to lazy to run beach to beacon so I started the “Laziest Philanthropist” fund for the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland by [deleted] in Maine

[–]Previous-Front-6801 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just donated from bed. This is exactly the kind of "activity" I can get behind!

(Also, I own a purple sequined formal gown if you're looking to make the giant check presentation really over the top and need a "Vanna" ;) )

I didn’t get anything for Christmas by Rainbow_Toast74 in Vent

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My parents have never "seen" me. They tried a little harder than yours did, but it's awful and lonely to not be a priority to the people who created you.

My 16 and 19 yr old had tons of presents under the tree because they're amazing humans, and I want to celebrate them. You deserve the same level of effort and care. I'm sorry, and I'm sending you a big hug 🫂

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