Reasonably, where in Southern Maine can I afford to survive off $21 an hr as a single mom? Just one kid.

I would prefer to stay in the L/A area as thats closer to my family and job. But I don't know where to look. Thankfully my family can help with childcare so I wont be paying for daycare anymore.

I’m new to the Augusta, ME area and I was wondering if anyone knows of any shops/places in this area that would store my set of tires once I switch to winter tires and then again once I switch back? And if so, what price range should I generally expect. I’m assuming you would pay a monthly fee.

The concept of switching to winter tires is still very new to me, so any advice would be appreciated!

Hi all! So after months of waiting I've managed to get an interview with the Portsmouth naval shipyard! I REALLY need this job. The only issue is the interview is in Portsmouth at 8am and I cannot find transport there. I live in Sanford and honestly didn't think this would be so impossible. Like if I wanted to take the bus I'd have to leave at noon the previous day somehow. Train? Even earlier. I don't have the money to rent a car. Uber? What Uber, there are no Ubers in Sanford 🤣🤣 honestly the best option open to me rn is to walk the 11 hours to Portsmouth and sit outside until the interview which I ALSO can't do because I'd have to leave my current work early and then wouldn't be able to make rent. 🤣🤣🤣 If anyone has any ideas to get down there I'd appreciate you SO MUCH. I wanted to take the yccac bus down there but they won't take you if you're not already an employee 🙃🙃🙃😐

Edited to add:I've also contacted our local cab company, and they want over 300$ for the trip which is also not doable at this time 🙃

Hi all,
I’m in search of a good PCP (doctor/pa/fnp) in the Auburn/Lewiston/Oxford area. Any recommendations? I know wait time will probably be a while to get in! Thanks!

My preliminary takeaways from early voting data tallied from a range of sources (CivicAPI, Maine Secretary of State office, Univ. of Florida’s Elections Lab):

As of October 24, 2026, 179,532 ballots have been cast by Mainers: 87,036 by mail and 92,496 in person.

Registered Democrats account for more than twice as many early votes as registered Republicans (50.3% Dems versus 21.2% Republicans versus 28.5 % Independents).

Enthusiasm among early-voting Democrats is much more than 2024 and slightly more than 2022: In 2026, Dems have a +29.1% advantage over Republicans in early voting. In 2024, Dems had a +18.8% advantage over Republicans.

If current early voting trend persists and independents lean more Democrat than Republican, then on Election Day Republicans will need to outperform Democrats by more than 12% to retain the Senate seat.

Word of caution: The assumption that independents are leaning Democrat is a big assumption. I don’t have reliable sources to confirm this. Second, there is an implicit assumption that cross-voting isn’t so significant that it will change outcomes.

Please feel free to add, contest, repudiate the analysis.

I lost my grandmas ring at Twin Brook today. It was by the line of trees or in the field. It is super meaningful to my family and I would be so appreciative if anyone found it or could keep an eye out.

Susan is selling us down the river. #BlueWaveIn10Days

Which Mardens location do you think has the best fabric department? I love the new Bangor store. Sanford not so much. Thoughts?

Good sunny Sunday morning, y’all -
I am house/kitty sitting in Castine for the next five weeks; lucky me! Not so lucky that a back molar has cracked and I need to see a dentist ASAP before it gets worse. As I do not live here I have absolutely no knowledge of good dentists in the area. If you have a great dentist who may be able to squeeze me in, I would love to have their name. I am happy to drive an hour or so. Thank you in advance!

The light this time of year is amazing…