More and more, people are turning to Craigslist to sell, buy, barter and give away myriad categories of goods and services. Craigslist is becoming a window into the culture, reflecting the humor and emotions of people from many communities. The site has also become a form of entertainment for those looking to wile away a bit of time, and that's why we now bring you "This week in Craigslist Maine," a verbatim sampling of some of the posts we found in the "free" category this week.

— Boat- last chance (Palermo)

Yet again, person who said he wanted it didn't take it so it's available again. This boat is in bad shape. It has been on the trailer for far too long. It is 21/22 foot long- no motor. The keel is being pushed in. It will take a lot of work to get it into the water again but there are many usable parts on it as well as valuable teak and mahogany wood.

Trailer isn't usable- winch neck is rotting and wheel bearing are bad. Don't ask to use it and it's not for sale either.

— Old shop building (Lincolnville)

I am giving away a free shop building. The floor is rotting, must be taken down, at own risk. There will be a dumpster to throw out the materials you do not want, at no charge. You must clean up the mess as you go.

— CONTEMPORARY STYLE RUG (BATH)

GOLD COLORED CIRCULAR RUG // LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD

NO STAINS OR DEFECTS // HAS A BIT OF MUSTY SMELL DUE TO BEING STORED. IT JUST NEEDS TO BE PUT OUTDOORS FOR A DAY TO AIR IT OUT. I CAN'T USE IT. I AM MAKING A COLOR CHANGE.

APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 9 FEET IN DIAMETER

— *FREE DISH NETWORK DISH, TAKE IT (ST. ALBANS)

IT IS ON MY LOWER FRONT ROOF.. EASY TO GET AT.. A YEAR OLD.. COME AND GET THIS THING OFF MY ROOF.. I HATE DISH NETWORK BIG TIME.. IF YOU CAN GET IT WITHOUT RIPPING MY ROOF APART.. YOU CAN TAKE IT FOR FREE ASAP.. NEED IT GONE ASAP. HATE LOOKING AT THIS THING IT IS AS UGLY AS MY EX WIFE. ITS YOURS JUST EMAIL TO SET UP A TIME TO GET IT

— basketball hoop& three pallets of rocks Free for the taking (Mon tville)

I have a basketball hoop and three pallets of rocks free for the taking

— ladders (Norway)

Two old heavy duty wooden painters' ladders. Have been kept dry and appear to be in good shape. No warranty implied or expressed.

— Polish Rooster (Woolwich)

I have one mischievous little polish rooster, I call him Whitey. He needs a new home with more room, and some other chickens. He doesn't get along with my rooster.

I have raised him from a chick, and he is used to people and dogs.

Any questions, just ask

thanks

— Old Tires (Greene Maine)

I have about 65 old tires of various sizes, none of which are road worthy. These would be for landscaping or some other use an imaginative mind might have for them. I simply want these gone, if you are interested I will have them in a very easy to reach area and ready to load when you get here. Serious inquiries only.

— 2 Speckled Sussex Roosters (Woolwich)

I have 2 Specled Sussex Roosters, in need of a good home and a flock of their own.

I have raised them from chicks, they are used to people and dogs.

I call them Curley & Moe. They are tough guys, and have been since they were little chicks.

They do not get along with my rooster, and they need more space than they currently have.

They can go toghether, or seperatly.

Any questions just ask.

thanks

— Moving Boxes (Falmouth (west side)

Moving Boxes free, 30+/- high quality, great condition (used once). Broken down for easy haul off. Can pick up today (Thursday) before 5:30 or Friday.

— Kids Trampoline (E Baldwin)

Needs cleaning, email or call 420-7378 between 8 and 4

— 36" White Slider Screen (E Baldwin)

see photo, email questions or call 420-7378 between 8 and 4

— free file cabinet heavy duty (portland )

heavy Duty file cabinet free call

— free queen matress and box spring (fair field )

free matress and box spring gettin new one needs to go

— laying hens (windham)

7-white rocks & 5-golden comet laying hens all a little over 2 years old .call, e-mails not getting thru.hate to break up the herd but i will

— twin mattress and box (Millinocket)

Call me if interested 731-4782

I will not respond to email or text, there is too much spam out there. Thanks

— Free Rooster (Scarborough)

Free black rooster. About 21 weeks old. Pea comb. Feathered feet. He's not aggressive. He has been free ranging as well as eating chicken feed. This morning he's locked in the coop. Bring a big fishing net to catch him with in case he gets past us. Call when you are ready to come get him. Call between 9am and 9pm please.

— Free Desk (Scarborough)

Sturdy, dark wood desk with one drawer that folds down for keyboard. This is also a great size and height for a TV Stand. FREE - Call

— CURB ALERT-play kitchen (Step Two) (South Portland)

Free play kitchen from Step Two. At least 5 years old. Fine condition. Contains fridge, oven/stove, microwave, window and lazy susan. Come pick up on curb.

— FREE mille fleur d'uccle bantam rooster (Auburn/pownal/n.monmouth)

FREE mille fleur d'uccle bantam rooster...His name is 'Tuff Guy'. He's an ankle biter LOL. He waits till you turn around then flaps at your legs. But no worries he's only 8 inches tall and runs when you turn around...its like playing a game of 'red light, green light'...he moves towards you only if your back is turned....when you turn look at him he acts like he's not doing anything. He's a little buggah' and we are going to miss him!

too many roosters and moving soon! other breeds posted as well. All bantams...All roosters, sorry NO hens!

TO GOOD HOMES PLEASE!!!

My birds are use to free ranging in a preditor safe environment. Not for fox food.

Editorial Director Holly S. Edwards can be reached by email  at hollyedwards@penbaypilot.com or by calling 207-706-6655.