r/portlandme

I wanna list of some peeps to go see!

Hi everyone,

I've (27M) been scouring the internet but I'm having trouble finding many groups I can easily join to do things that don't involve drinking. I'm relatively new to sobriety and as I'm taking stock of my social life, I realize that most of my "social time" involves going out. As fall (and winter) is coming around soon, I'd really like to start building up these networks so that I don't self-isolate or anything . I'm not necessarily looking for a "sober community" or groups where not-drinking is a part of the group's identity, just folks who like to get outdoors/do activities/play games/etc. If you know of a reliable resource to find these sorts of groups or if you are a member of such a group or anything else, you letting me know about it would be a great help. TIA!

Moved here 3 years ago and realized today I haven’t ended up at a good steak house yet! Obviously we all know how good the food is around here, so I trust you’ll all have good judgement :) Anywhere in the greater Portland area is on the table as well!

Just picked up a SUP and I realize I should have a life jacket with it, especially if I am taking it to the river/ocean. Any reccs for places to pick one up (without breaking the bank) for an average guy?

I've been really wanting to go to the Happy Wheels skate rink, but I don't have a car (or a friend with a car). I know one of the bus routes in Portland has a stop nearby, but from what I've heard, Happy Wheels is not in a walkable area. Is it possible (and safe) to get to there by bus, or should I find some other way?

I drink mint and lavender tea often and am hoping to find a place where I can buy dried mint and dried lavender in bulk so I don't have to keep buying teabags and can hopefully save a little money. Is there any place locally that sells these at a good value? Thanks!

Work as a female cook around town and have come here on multiple occasions for little things like tweezers and such. Never had experience asking for info on knives until today and was disappointed. Think they got cool stuff and would love to keep em there. Wanted to write a review on google but the owner kind of makes up well articulated condescending excuses…we’re people we fuck up and you learn from it.

Just annoyed, I brought a female friend in to look for a knife (also a cook). Two men walked in after us while we were waiting at the counter and near the window obviously looking at the knives. Both men were helped before us, no one asked if we were looking for anything so we walked out. We were the only customers in the store before the men arrived. Sure we didn’t ask the dude at the counter who made eye contact with us but damn isn’t your job to sell knives..customer service?? We were serious about buying a knife and supporting your business. You won’t be getting my money in the future and I’m kind of bummed because it’s a beautiful spot.

I’m looking for recommendations for after school activities for my 10-year-old that are low-commitment and ok to be a beginner. She’s taking a year off from the dance program that she’d been doing for the past 4 years.  Every year, the intensity has ramped up (pressure, time commitment, cost), and she wants to be able to dabble in other areas of interest. It seems like kids’ team sports these days are a huge time commitment, so she doesn’t really want to do that. She also tried karate several years ago, but even at that age it felt like all the kids in her age group were way more experienced so it was little awkward for her. She’s got a broad spectrum of interests, so feel free to suggest niche things!  So far we’re thinking of music lessons, swim classes, and archery classes, but we’d love to add more to the list of options.

Did anyone else go to the Dashboard concert last night at the State who also saw them in 2004 at the Civic Center??

Their set list last night was incredible and took me right back to that show 20+ years ago.

I’ve been flooded recently with new Mainers contacting me about voting for Susan Collins. On foot and phone. I appreciate them getting paid but I fear they don’t realize what that paycheck costs long term.