The Other Maine

The Other Maine

Seven Crappy Apartments

Or: I do, indeed, know how the other half lives

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Emily Burnham
Dec 16, 2025
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A typical scene in my first crappy apartment in Old Town. Note the purple velour curtains and lime green rope lights.

Nobody’s first apartment is particularly nice. Unless you’ve got rich parents happy to fund your lifestyle, you’re probably not moving into a place with any amenities. And by amenities, I mean things like a properly functioning shower, no…

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