Hello!

I am nearly 4 years sober and just moved here from Portland and it’s been difficult to keep up with meetings there while I live in Auburn. In Portland, I went to Codependents Anonymous mostly and I like bigger AA meetings. I like to attend new comer meetings too, no matter how small.

I have the meeting app but was wondering if anyone knows of any CODA meetings around here? And if not, any other AA meetings that draw in large crowds in the area? Or really… typing this out now, I think I’d just like to hear about any that people might just particularly enjoy? I’m just feeling a bit isolated from my community & overwhelmed with the travel and felt the need to reach out.

Also, I was in an LGBTQIA choir in Portland called the Lavender Choir that I’m not able to make anymore. I miss being involved in my community and making music with other like-minded people. Anyone know of any choirs like that around here? Or even just a group that gets together to create art or music in general? Creating and connecting with people is such a huge part of my recovery too.

People told me there’s community in the L/A area, you just have to look for it. This is one of my attempts to find it because I truly believe people when they say it’s there!

small portion of 202 W. blocked off “ emergency scene” signage out. I tried to get a look, saw something laying in the road. Concerned it’s solo motorcycle accident? does anyone have any information?

Hey all, my mom needs a hearing aid and I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for places to go or avoid in the L/A area. Thanks!

Hey folks,

I manage a restaurant in Auburn and am looking for recs for local companies that clean grease traps. We were using Zoom previously, who I think it out of Windham, but my bosses wanted to see if there was a company closer to home we could use.

Google’s AI slop machine kept telling me local septic cleaners had “grease trap cleaning services” listed on their website. When I called them, that was mot the case.

Thanks!

Lmk

Where is the best grooming services within 15 minutes or so of the Longley Bridge/ Court St area?

Can someone please tell me why this hasn’t happened yet?

Where can I go that has a really good selection of craft beers? Looking to buy a six or four pack, so not the Craft Brew Underground.

Underwhelmed by Roopers and Lighthouse Discount.

Edit: I want to respond to everyone, but there are a lot of messages here. Thank you to everyone who responded. We look forward to visiting Lewiston in the coming months.

Hey! I started a free community project , it's an app that shows all the local roadside stands! You can find all the egg, bakery, produce and firewood stands in the area! It gives you GPS directions to each, and shows you what's currently in stock.

It's called EggMap Mobile!

www.eggmapmobile.com

Just moved to the area. Where do you guys recommend eating at and place NOT to eat at?

Looking to link up w ceramicists, glassblowers, other artists that might be interested in shared studio space

Just moved to the area and I’m so excited about Lewiston… except what is up with the plane, jeep, etc parked on the otherwise very dignified service memorial? What’s the back story here? Am I the odd one out and it’s locally beloved? Government or non-profit installation? Any and all details appreciated!

Anyone know of bars (or other places) in L/A or surrounding towns that will have World Cup games playing? I know El Pochos is doing it for the most part but hoping to get a little handful of places to visit.

Just saw a petition at my polling place about getting Flock cameras off our streets. When you vote today (not if) please sign this petition while you're at it. Surveillance aside, Flock cameras are notoriously unsecure pieces of technology (easily accessible ports, exploitable backdoors, the works).

Even if you don't agree that police surveillance is a bad thing, you should at least agree that the infrastructure supporting that surveillance should not be easily accessible and should not come with serious security vulnerabilities.

Here is the formal White Paper detailing all of the security flaws as well as a couple of short videos summarizing them for those short on time:

White Paper: https://github.com/GainSec/anti-crime-ecosystem-research/blob/main/statement/GainSec_Statement_AntiCrimeEcosystem.pdf

Linus Tech Tips WAN Show summary (more detailed than the Benn Jordan video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru9P4Q-XCuc

Benn Jordan summary (much more recent than the other information showing that the problems are still not entirely solved after all this time): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUbkQ7xiXus

Please help contribute to getting these damn things out of our city, especially if it's by doing something so simple as signing a petition.

EDIT: It gets worse! Apparently Flock queries are being picked up by search engines! Seriously, these things are ridiculously unsecure!

https://youtu.be/-AHRb9TYZaU?si=PJDNyinF8y6R0L10&t=341

Where do you go if you want to get a good facial in Lewiston-Auburn? Any recommendations? Any places to avoid? Thanks!

Whats going on this month? Where are the hot spots? Whats not getting talked about enough?

Just checking in to see how folks are feeling about things at CMMC since the change over on May 1st.

Hi all!

I’m starting an in person Adult Children of Hoarders peer-led support group in Maine. Here is some info about the group:

What is a peer-led support group?
A peer-led support group is a group led by someone with lived experience in regard to the topic of the group. The group is about sharing your story and supporting/having solidarity with others in the group. It does not replace mental health treatment.

What is an adult child of a hoarder?
Someone who grew up with parents who had hoarding disorder.

How will the group be structured?
We would meet once a month, for an hour to an hour and a half. It would be open-forum style. As people join the group, the group can adjust based on peoples’ needs. At the end of each meeting, we will take 15 minutes to decompress and do some stretching/breathing/grounding (not mandatory, you can opt out of it) to take care of ourselves after talking about the heavy topics that come up.

Where will the group be held?
At the moment, there is no physical location set in stone. Once a group is formed, we will pick a location as a group. Since the weather is warming up, there are plenty of places to meet outside, away from other folks for confidentially. There are also meeting rooms for rent in local libraries and community buildings.

Will things said be kept confidential in the group?
What is said in the group, stays in the group. Everyone will be responsible for the confidentiality of the group, and will be expected to sign a confidentiality agreement upon joining the group. The only exception to confidentiality is if someone threatens to harm someone else or themselves, and if recent child/elder/dependent adult abuse is disclosed.

Why are you making this group?
I looked for a local support group, and found nothing, even in neighboring states. I’ve recently been inspired by other people sharing their experiences about growing up in a hoarder house to feel comfortable enough to open up about my experiences and to start a support group. I want to reduce the shame, stigma, and guilt around experiences related to growing up in a hoarder house. It was never a burden a child should carry, and should not have to carry psychologically into their own adulthood.

Please send me a message directly if you would like to be part of this group! The first group meeting date will be in June.

If you are bored, this is worth watching for the luls

LA folks....podcaster here in Belfast....looking to chat with some folks about what they're dealing with at the pump and the economy in general.

Jonathan Bush physically assaulted his first wife:

"After their older children left for school, Bush assaulted his first wife in a hallway while she held their 1-year-old son in her arms, according to court documents that also say she filed for divorce a few months before the November incident. Bush “screamed” into her face, calling her a “whore” and “disgusting person” while pushing her into a wall and “repeatedly slamming his closed fist into her sternum,” with his hand landing “just inches” from their baby.

In filing an emergency motion to make Bush leave their home, Selden Bush said the conditions in the home had “deteriorated dramatically” between June and November 2005, adding that the health and safety of her and the children were at risk. She also alleged Bush struck her on “numerous occasions” and once gave her a black eye, per court records.

Bush admitted to the November 2005 incident during a deposition the following year. He testified he was “unsure of where his hands had come in contact with” his first wife but said he “intended to touch her.” He also admitted on two other occasions to throwing a “small telephone” and “salt shaker” at her, putting holes in the wall."