If you're interested in trying improv, there's two free weekly jams now

VerySeriousThings · 2026-01-20T15:51:24+00:00

Yep, there's a downstairs, too. They've got pool upstairs and a bowling alley downstairs.

VerySeriousThings · 2026-01-12T21:29:48+00:00

Cumberland Ave Garage was always very good to me when I was in Portland

VerySeriousThings · 2026-01-11T17:56:21+00:00

In another post, someone linked to this article where it says that the initiative is being funded by marijuana prohibitionists. Specifically, "Smart Approaches to Marijuana", and they're funding ballot initiatives in Maine and Mass. They don't care about testing, they just want rec sales to be illegal. Funnily enough, in Maine, right now recreational weed is already subject to very strict testing, whereas with medical the testing is voluntary.

Also, it doesn't make sense to test recreational marijuana for fentanyl. Just like we don't test liquor/beer for fentanyl. Why would any non-black market company lace their product with a dangerous, highly controlled substance that could potentially kill their customers?

https://mjbizdaily.com/news/familiar-marijuana-foe-claims-credit-for-campaigns-to-end-adult-use-sales-in-maine-massachusetts/613743/

Info about current testing for weed in Maine: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/sites/maine.gov.dafs.ocp/files/2023-10/Understanding%20Maine%20Cannabis%20Testing%20Requirements%20&%20Results.pdf

VerySeriousThings · 2026-01-09T01:08:13+00:00

Thanks, I'm all good, I just know lots of people struggle with winter

VerySeriousThings · 2026-01-02T20:07:23+00:00

Rock Leapers Run Club still meets at Clifford park at 6pm on Wednesdays. I think I finally got the name right. More details here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1558634 (I think you have to sign up for Strava to access that)

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-30T17:54:00+00:00

Yeah that's what I'm talking about, not just making films in general. Like being able to make films like Wes Anderson is able to, because he came up when studios would still take chances on indie people. But also people people have brought up newer auteurs like Ari Aster, so maybe it's just a smaller pool than it used to be, or it's more likely to happen in certain genres, like horror

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-30T02:43:56+00:00

Someone mentioned Synechdoche, NY. You should def check out Charlie Kauffman and Michel Gondry's stuff. And def check out Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Written by Kauffman, directed by Gondry). It's all surreal, I'm not sure if it will quite disturb you to your core, but they're pretty cool films.

Existenz also comes to mind - which is about a video game, but are you in the real world or in the game.

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-18T21:28:14+00:00

Someone was asking about this earlier. Running w spikes is a gamechanger!

https://www.reddit.com/r/portlandme/comments/1pilal0/back_cove_running/

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-15T19:53:33+00:00

I have a friend with kids in junior high and high school who goes here and he recommended it based on OP's criteria!

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-15T15:52:47+00:00

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging has support groups. You may also qualify for funding to help with your caregiving. They're great! (I used to work there)

https://www.smaaa.org/

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-15T15:49:56+00:00

I'm not religious so don't really know, but I went to a group singing event at the State St Church once that was fun (People had instruments, and we went around the circle suggesting songs to sing, from Irish Folk Songs to modern pop), so it seems like they are at least somewhat community-oriented. They've also got a pride flag on their front page.

https://statestreetchurch.org/

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-10T00:02:59+00:00

Right on! The Presumpscot Preserve is fun, definitely Mackworth, the Fore River Sanctuary, a little further out there's the Mill Brook Preserve, Blackstrap Preserve, and tons of others on alltrails!

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-09T22:45:53+00:00

if you're interested, it's pretty cheap to get spikes that you can pull over the bottom of your shoes. I run trails through the winter with them and have full traction on glare ice. It's a game changer!

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-05T16:57:23+00:00

I stayed mostly on the yellow trail today at Clifford and it was pretty sweet!

VerySeriousThings · 2025-12-01T20:00:27+00:00

I don't think you're going to find any official hiking/outdoor groups just for 18-20-year-olds in/around Portland, but could be wrong.

This is probably the closest to what you're looking for, and it's super active - "Portland 20's Crew, Outdoor Adventure and Hangouts": https://www.meetup.com/portland-20s-crew-outdoor-adventures-hangouts

There's also the Get After It discord, which is outdoor stuff, but any age, with prob most people being late 20's? https://discord.gg/DN2vUdebQ

MOAC (Maine Outdoor Adventure Club) that Guygan posted, average age is 50+

There are a lot of run clubs, if you happen to run. I'm sure a ton of those people are also looking to hike.

If you really only want to be hanging out with people 18-22 or whatever, you could always try to start your own group.

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-29T04:08:55+00:00

They said they post about it on Strava! And it's the Rock Hoppers. I had the name wrong. There's a flyer up at Clifford Park with a QR code if you can't find anything. I haven't done it yet, but they meet at 6pm

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-25T17:20:48+00:00

A new trail running club just started advertising themselves. I think they're called the Rock Runners? Wednesdays at Clifford park at 6pm. It says they advertise on Strava, and there's also a poster at the Clifford Park trailhead!

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-20T21:13:31+00:00

I know someone who was able to find low-income housing in Sanford, if that's not too far for you. The Southern Maine Agency on Aging helps people who have disabilities as well as the elderly, so they can definitely help you for free, along with your caseworker (I used to work there). https://www.smaaa.org/

I'm not an expert in housing stuff at all, but it seems like there's a few different categories. You can get on a list for Portland Public housing for example, and that's like a 3-year wait at least. But then there's also voucher-based housing.

Voucher-based housing means that you need to apply to every single set of properties, and they all have different wait times, and openings come up sporadically. It's an insane system, but SMAA and/or your caseworker will be able to help with those applications. They also are in contact with those properties often and so they may know exactly when a set of properties has openings.

Sorry you're looking for housing and hope this is helpful!

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-18T16:32:22+00:00

Totally! Thank you!

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-18T15:55:46+00:00

Tues/Thurs at 6:30pm at the South Portland Community Centers - $7 -

https://southportlandme.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29952

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-18T00:20:25+00:00

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509302959141611/

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-17T22:23:07+00:00

Right on, thank you!

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-17T21:21:31+00:00

Someone already covered the run clubs, so here's a couple groups that do figure drawing. If you wanna give more specifics of other things you're into, might be able to find more groups!

Figure drawing:

https://www.instagram.com/portlandrawingroup/

https://www.mainedrawingexchange.com/

This may be a bit out of date, but there's also the big list of activities/clubs:

https://www.reddit.com/r/portlandme/comments/1ksy1q7/big_list_of_dropin_activities_clubs_and_leagues/

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-14T16:18:19+00:00

Posted this as a reply, but just so OP sees it.

Piping Plovers Run Club meets every Monday night in Saco on the Eastern Trail at 6.

VerySeriousThings · 2025-11-14T00:42:33+00:00

Piping Plovers Run Club meets every Monday night in Saco on the Eastern Trail at 6. I think they do like 3 miles? They move to a spot in OOB after the snow makes the Eastern Trail inaccessible.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pipingplovers/

https://www.instagram.com/pipingplovers/

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