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Yard Sales

Garage Sale
Saturday, October 11, Early Birds Welcome, 87 Fishtown Road, Burkettville
Antiques, books, linens, dishes, much, much more.  (10/9)

Big Lawn Sale
Household goods, clothing, dishes, music CDs, puzzles, lots more.
Route 90, across from The Golden Hand
Rain or Shine, Saturday, October 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  (10/9)

Moving Sale
Saturday, October 11, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 91 Russell Avenue, Rockport
Woodstove, furniture and more!  (10/9)

Yard Sale
Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
50 Thatcher Street, Thomaston  (10/9)

motorHomes

1990 Mallard Sprinter, 27' long, in Searsmont, fair condition, $2,000 OBO. (508) 668-2318. (10/16)

vehicles

2002 Dodge one Ton, with 11-foot dry box, 40K, 5-speed, $6,000 (yes, $6,000!). 446-3839. (kr)

2004 Pacifica, black in/out, 50K, loaded, exc. cond., regularly serviced, extra set of studded snow tires, 18 mpg avg., $11,500 or OBO. 975-2966. (kr)

1994 Lincoln Continental, 4-door, V-6, front wheel drive, 96,000 miles, loaded, good engine, good transmission, great leather interior, as is, $750. Call Brian, 542-1817, evenings, weekends best time to call. (kr)

1993 Honda Accord, 180K, runs great, four studded snow tires, come and see it, $1,200. 785-2848. (10/9)

1985 Austin America London Cab, Ford engine, no rust, needs some work to run, $2,000. 236-4001. (10/16)

compost

Compost, well aged, all natural ingredients, we make what we sell, $40/c.y. loaded or $50/c.y. delivered. Call anytime, 832-4204. (k/r)

Mobile Homes

1987 Liberty, 2 BR, clean, ready to occupy in Rockport mobile home park. 594-3092. (10/23)

for sale

Watchbands and Batteries, expertly installed, all major brands serviced. Watch Repair Center, Knox Mill, Mechanic St., Camden. 236-3933.

Custom-Built Queen-Size Platform Bed, six drawers, raised panels, modeled on similar bed from Crate &Barrel, brand new, $1,500, firm. 372-8273. (kr)

Two Ceramic Kilns, and many molds, $1,500 OBO. 542-8504. (10/16)

Yamaha Alto Sax, with case, $400 OBO. 594-4080.  (10/16)

WOOD STOVE, LAMP — Wonder Coal wood/coal stove, needs some repair, $125. Vintage lamp (1930s?), $35. 763-4134, leave message. (kr)

Park Model, set up in a park or can be moved, 1 BR on 365 acre lake, $5,000, lot rent is $300 plus utilities, must be moved before January. 273-3074. (10/9)

AKCChampion Lab Pups, blocky, white, black and yellow, OSAhips, elbows are excellent and good, parents on site, $700. 278-2140. (10/9)

HBSmith Cast Iron 8-Series Boiler, comes with Carlin oil burner, includes three Taco cast iron circulators. $900. 354-2231. (10/16)

antique Wrought iron Bedframe, double bed, with flat bedspring, white, excellent condition, $100. 594-8121. (10/30)

14' x 8' Workshop on Wheels, loaded with tools and equipment, I no longer use, make reasonable offer. 354-6331. (10/9)

Washer/Dryer, 1-2 years old, piggyback, excellent condition, still in use, $400. 354-8704. (10/16)

twin Size Storage Bed, from Pottery Barn, honey colored, 1 year old, excellent condition, $400. 236-4001. (10/16)

Gravely Tractors, walk-behind, attach. and misc. parts. 542-2355. (10/9)

Frontiersman Wood-Stove, new, used twice, heavy steel, cast iron door with glass, has blower, $300. 354-6708. (10/16)

Two TVs, DVD player, two night stands, Dell computer, computer table and chair, other misc. For information, call 594-5213. (10/9)

Equipment Rental

Union Farm Equipment Rentals: Tractor/loader/back-hoe, excavator, wood splitter, wood chipper. Delivery available, reasonable rates. 1-800-935-7999. (kr)

wanted

Scrap Gold, Platinum and silver, immediate payment for broken jewelry, sterling, dental gold. Northeast Gemlab, Inc., Knox Mill, Mechanic St., Camden. 236-3933. (kr)

Used Jigsaw Puzzles. 832-4400. (kr)

Daily Word Readers, anyone interested in meeting with others to study the Unity Principles, contact Gretchen Cuffe, 594-9289, in Rockland.  (10/16)  

Roommate, responsible, cleanly, young adult preferred, Rockland 2 BR apt., walking distance to town, $350 plus utilities, heat included. 207-409-3824. (10/9)

help wanted

NOW HIRING, ALL POSITIONS — Management, bartenders, waitstaff, hosts/hostess, cooks, dishwashers, bussers. Off the Boat Seafood Restaurant (formerly Quarterdeck Bar &Grill, now under new management), 21 Bayview Street, Camden. Apply within. (kr)

Painter Wanted, license and vehicle required. Olson’s Classic Painting, 785-2925. (10/30)

Lead Carpenters, experienced, self-motivated, residential projects, competitive pay, benefits, health insurance, matching 401K, pleasant work environment in a team-oriented growing company. Please send resume to Phi Home Designs, P.O. Box 782, Camden ME 04843 or e-mail info@phihomedesigns.com. (10/16)

Seasonal Part-Time and Full-Time Help, at Evergreen Farms, making Christmas wreaths and greenery, experience preferred. Call 832-7576.  (10/9)

Software Engineer 2 in Camden, Maine. Send resume to: Penobscot Bay Media, Attn. Human Resources, 51 Mechanic St., Ste. 31, Camden, ME 04843. (10/9)

New Hair Color Salon coming soon to downtown Rockland. Join the team of outrageously talented hair designers. Could you be our manager, hairdresser, apprentice, assistant? All applications are strictly confidential, good pay with benefits including health insurance, training and opportunities for professional advancement. Write to:The Free Press, Box B, 8 North Main Street, Suite 101, Rockland, ME 04841 or e-mail your resumé to: newhairsalon@hotmailcom. (10/30)

services

A Very Reasonable Handy Man
For all kinds of jobs. John, 567-3065.  (10/16)

greens tree service
Tree, brush removal Pruning Aerial truck or climber Chipping, stump-grinding • Lots Cleared Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured Arborist
Peter C. Green, 763-4093.
— Great Spring Rates —  (k/r)

JR’s painting
Fine Interiors/Exteriors
Painting &Staining, Sheet Rock Repairs. Free estimates. References. Fully Insured.
273-6116.  (k/r)

Property Maintenance
Fall Cleanups Leaves, Tree, Brush & Junk Removal Wood Splitting Snow Plowing Other Misc. Jobs Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates
John Duffell, 763-4358 or 322-9095.  (k/r)

Soule’s Carpentry
Siding, roofing, garages, window replacement, decks and more. Free estimates. Fully insured.
Call 354-7024 or 691-6758, Ask for David.  (11/13)

Snow Plowing
Free Estimates. Call 542-8504.  (10/16)

IHaul 4 U
Attics, Camps, Barns, Basements and Garages cleaned out and hauled away.
Claude, 207-701-9669, claude@midcoast.com  (10/30)

The Handy woman Service
Fall Gutter Cleaning Special
Affordable: • Interior/Exterior Painting • Power Washing • Window Washing • Residential Cleaning • Lawn Care • Light Carpentry • Other Miscellaneous Jobs • References and insured. Senior Citizen Discount.
Jamie Comita, http: /jcthehandywoman.webs.com/, (207) 323-4894 or 548-6231.  (kr)

It’s Time to Winterize Your Home
Let Spot On Builders help with your rising heating costs by insulating, replacing drafty windows and doors
and all other home improvement projects. Free estimates, fully insured.
Call Murray at 975-3637.  (10/23)

Wooden Boat Storage and Repair
Outside storage, fair labor rate, inside space also.
FMI: 594-8643, leave message.  (10/23)

for rent

Rockland — One-bedroom and studio apartments available at the Thorndike Building Apartments, 385 Main St.,Rockland, ranging from $575 to $625, includes heat & utilities. Call Kinney Rentals at 354-0100 for appointment. (kr)

Waldoboro — Apartment, two large bedrooms, living room, balcony, kitchen, washer, dryer and refrigerator, no pets, non smoking, $700/month, lease and security deposit required. 832-4400. (kr)

Thomaston — 4 BR, 2 full BA, walk to town, good parking, large deck and yard, W/D, $1,000/mo. plus utilities. 512-4888. (10/23)

Thomaston — 4 BR, 1-1/2 BA, good parking, walk to town,  W/D hook-up, $800/mo. plus utilities. 512-4888. (10/23)

Rockland — 3 BR Cape, $1,000/month plus utilities, and security, no smoking, no animals. 542-1806. (10/23)

Rockland — Cozy 1 BR, second floor, owner occupied, South End, two blocks from water, fresh paint, no smoking, $525 includes TV, not utilities. 594-6453. (10/16)

Appleton — 1 BR, year-round cottage, now available, no pets, non smoking, $575/month. 785-3521. (10/9)

Belfast Open, sunny, large, 1 BR apartment with bonus room, deck, garage, shed, 1 acre, close to town, private yard, $825/month, includes heat. 338-3806. (10/9)

Northport — Six rooms, fireplace, country kitchen, garden setting. 542-2683. (10/9)

Rockland — Pretty, 6-year-old home, renting the new, freshly painted, unfurnished downstairs, with private entrance, 2 BR, small kitchen, dining area, living room and bathroom with shower, share washer, dryer and deck, seeking non-smoking, mature person, 59-74, with two references, indoor cat negotiable, $590/month plus utilities. 691-9039. (10/9)

Union — One-room cabin, bathhouse, W/D, gas heat, rural setting, furnished, 15-minute drive to Rockland/Camden. 701-9281.  (10/16)

Hope Unfurnished, newer, 1-BR apt., fresh paint, sunny, skylights, cathedral ceiling, nice kitchen, quiet, private, country, includes plowing and rubbish removal, minutes to Camden, $575 plus oil/electric, security deposit, no smoking. 763-2721.

Owls Head — 2 BR duplex, energy efficient, in quiet area, non smoking, sec. dep. and lease, $750/month plus utilities. 594-5184. (10/30)

FOR RENT commercial

FastFood/Snack Bar On Route 1, excellent location across from Lowe’s. Call for details, 975-0061. (kr)

Rockport Newly built office and/or studio space (16 x 22), mountain views, centrally located, quiet, with bathroom, perfect for wellness professional. 236-4503. (10/30)

Professional Office Sublet — For massage therapists or health practitioner, waiting area, bathroom, two massage rooms, fully equipped, on the water, monthly contract. 594-9794. (10/16)

Art studio — Second floor Main St. Rockland, suitable for visual artist or writer, not live-in. Call 542-8139 or 594-0504 for more information. Rent $180-$200/mo. plus heat.  (kr)

Winter rentalS

Rockport Village — Walk to everything, yet private setting, near Lily Pond, bright,  open, studio-concept cottage, for an individual or couple, furnished, $650/month plus utilities, Oct.-May. 272-2397 or jamesapeck@hotmail.com. (10/9)

Owls Head — Farmhouse in acreage with water access, 3 BR, 1 BA, dining room, living room, mud room, pets negotiable, no smoking, $850/month plus utilities (lawn care and snow plowing included in rent). See the house on Cyberrentals number 193418. Call 594-6331 or e-mail audrich@verizon.net. (10/16)

Storage

Individual 8' x 12' Units are secure, clean, dry and private. Only $40 monthly. Call anytime, 832-4204, Friendship.  (k/r)

self Help and support

Overeaters Anonymous
• New Location, as of Oct. 1 • St. Peter’s Church, White St., Rockland (Playground-side entrance)
Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Come and Join Us! Questions? 236-4101.

Crisis Line
Maine’s Statewide Toll Free Crisis Hotline — 1-888-568-1112.
The Maine Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services’ 24-hour crisis line links to the center in Maine nearest you.

AA Hotline • 1-800-737-6237 • www.aamaine.org
Al-Anon Hotline • 284-1844 / 1-800-498-1844
Hotline numbers are manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

AAGull Group
Meets at the Bolduc Correctional Center, Warren, Thursday, 7 p.m.

For information about area NA meetings, call 1-800-974-0062.

N.A. Y2K Group
7 p.m. Wednesday, Meets at the Bolduc Correctional Center, Warren.

AL-ANON MEETINGS
in Knox County
Mondays, 7-8 p.m., St. John Episcopal Church, Thomaston.
Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, Camden.
Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Rockland Public Library, downstairs.
Saturday, 10-11 a.m., PenBay Physicians Building, Rockport.

WALDOBORO AL-ANON
United Methodist Church Parish Office, 93 Friendship Street, Waldoboro
- Sunday 7-8 p.m.
For more information, call Dee, 832-2062.

AL-ANON MEETINGS
in Waldo County:
- Monday, Noon-1 p.m. First Baptist Church annex, 95 High St., Belfast.
- Wednesday at 7 p.m. Monroe Community Church basement, 26 West Main St., Monroe.
- Thursday at 7 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi Church basement, 47 Court St., Belfast.
- Saturday at 10 a.m. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Parish House basement, 95 Court St., Belfast.

Hepatitis Support Group: A support group for those affected by hepatitis and their families and caregivers meets to exchange ideas, information and hope in a positive, safe and confidential environment the first Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. in Conference Room D, Penobscot Bay Physicians’ Building. The group will be led by someone with firsthand experience living with hepatitis. For more information, contact Paul, 236-4720, or Dr. Neil Smith, 596-6599.

Common Journey Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m. at Merryspring Park, Conway Rd., Camden. First and third Monday. Info:Linda Zeigler, 594-6889.

Ongoing Social and Support Group. Lesbians 40+, coupled or single, living in Camden/Rockland area. For more information, call 631-0249 cell, or e-mail: mwpbooks@midcoast.com.

Is Food a Problem for You? Overeaters Anonymous meets:
On Wednesdays, noon, Rockland Public Library, Basement, Union St., ROCKLAND.
On Friday, noon, Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast, 37 Miller Street, Belfast.
On Saturdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Rockland Public Library Basement, Union St., Rockland.

Care Net Pregnancy Center: Do you think you might be pregnant?Care Net provides 24-hour help line, free pregnancy tests, information on pregnancy,  parenting, abortion information, adoption and post-abortive help. All service is confidential. Care Net Pregnancy Center, 462 Old County Road, Rockland, ME 04841, 594-1616, Mon.-Thurs. 12:30 to 5:00 p.m., Morning and evening by appointment only.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: for meeting information, e-mail mmislaa@fairpoint.net, phone 211, www.21.maine.org (click on 211 directory then keyword:Augustine Fellowship).

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS:
for meeting updates and other locations, call 1-800-974-0062.
- Women’s NAMeeting, Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Rte. 17, Rockland (across from the lake).
- Basic Text Meeting, Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Limerock Street, Rockland.
- Open Meeting, Friday, 6: 30-7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Limerock Street, Rockland.
- Open Meeting, Saturday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Peoples United Methodist Church, at the Keag, South Thomaston.
- Living Free Group, Methodist Church, Church St., Damariscotta, in basement. Fri. 7:30-9 p.m.
- Spiritual Warriors Group, Methodist Church, Church St., Damariscotta, in basement. Wed. 7:30-8:30 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETS
Camden 12-step group
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut St., Camden
- Monday at 6:30 p.m.; Beginners meeting. All welcome.
- Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.;  Open discussion meeting. All welcome. “As Bill sees it.”
- Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Step Meeting. Open discussion meeting. All welcome.
- Thursday at 6:00 p.m.; Closed discussion meeting. (For alcoholics only.)
- Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Speaker’s meeting. All welcome.
- Saturday at 7 p.m.; Big Book  meeting. All welcome.
For more information please call 1-800-737-6237, 24 hours day or night, www.aamaine.org

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS
District 16:
- Sunday at 10 a.m.; Sunshine Group, Waldo County General HospitalEducation Building, Belfast.
  - at 8 p.m.; Searsport Sunday Night Group; First Congregational Church, Searsport.
- Monday at 7 a.m.; Attitude Adjustment, St. Margaret’s Lighthouse, Belfast.
  - at 6 p.m.; Off the Wall Step Group, First Baptist Church, Belfast.
  - at 8 p.m.; Brooks Circle Group, Varney Building, Brooks.
- Tuesday at 7 a.m.; Attitude Adjustment, St. Margaret’s Lighthouse, Belfast.
  - at 6 p.m.; Tuesday Happy Hour Group, St. Margaret’s Light-house, Belfast.
  - at 7 p.m.; Women's Big Book Step Study Group, 2nd floor Opera House (across from Post Office), Belfast.
- Wednesday at 7 a.m.; Attitude Adjustment, St. Margaret’s Lighthouse, Belfast.
  - Noon.; Wednesday Noon Step Group, St. Margaret’s Light-house, Belfast.
  - at 8 p.m. Off the Wall Step Group, First Baptist Church, Belfast.
- Thursday at 7 a.m.; Attitude Adjustment, St. Margaret’s Lighthouse, Belfast.
- Friday at 7 a.m.; Attitude Adjustment, St. Margaret’s Lighthouse, Belfast.
  - Noon.; Friday Noon Step Group, St. Margaret’s Light-house, Belfast.
  - at 6:30 p.m.; Big Book Step Reading Meeting, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Belfast.
- Saturday at 7 a.m.; Attitude Adjustment, St. Margaret’s Lighthouse, Belfast.
  - Noon.; Saturday Noon Live Beginners Group, UU Church on Miller Street, Belfast.
  - at 6:30 p.m. “As Bill Sees It,” Education Building, Waldo County General Hospital, Belfast.
For more information please call 1-800-737-6237, 24 hours day or night, www.aamaine.org

Depression &Bipolar Support Meetings
Belfast: 7 p.m., Wednesday Emmanuel Baptist Church, Lincolnville Ave.
Rockland: 7 p.m. Thursday, First Universalist Church, 345 Broadway. Heather, 691-3599.

Food Addicts Anonymous in Recovery (F.A.)
Waldoboro: Thursday evening, 6:30-8 p.m., American Legion Hall, 181 Jefferson St. Contact Carol, 975-1683 for more information.
Rockland: Saturday morning, 8:30-10 a.m., Knox Center, back door and downstairs, White Street. Call June, 354-0368 for more info.
Belfast: Monday evening, 6:30-8 p.m., Belfast Center, 9 Field Street. Contact Pat, 323-1067 for more information.

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women Support Group. FMI:1-866-786-0758.

Parents without Partners
Waldo County
20 single parents needed to start new group. Age and custody arrangements are not a factor. Meetings to be held in Montville. FMI: tommycarter1962@yahoo.com.

Celebrate Recovery 
Bible-based, 12-step program, Thursday evenings, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. large group meeting, 8 p.m. men’s and women’s small group meeting. First Baptist Church of Waldoboro, Route 1 (just north of Moody’s Diner), Waldoboro. FMI:832-7659.

Trauma Survivors: Have you been abused, neglected,  victimized or have PTSD? Peer-run support group Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m., Breakwater Bookland, Rockland,  Upstairs conference room. Contact Heather 691-3599 or Dave 236-6545.

BREAKWATER TEEN SHELTER
218 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841, 596-2920. Open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Safe, supervised overnight accommodations for youth through 17 years old who are currently not living at home. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 596-0359 for further information

Support Group for Brain Injury and Stroke: Survivors of brain injury and stroke, their family and friends are welcome the 4th Wednesday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Maine Center for Integrated Rehabilitation Rockland. Open to ALL, please join us! 11 Lime St., Rockland, ME. Call 596-7555 for more information.

NAMI (National Assoc. for Mentally Ill) Support Group. Third Wednesday of the month, 7 to 8 p.m., Parc Unit at PenBay. All family members of those who suffer from mental illnesses are invited.


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