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Yard Sale

Peopleplace Preschool Children’s Consignment Sale
Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon
Offering children’s clothing, toys, baby gear, furniture and maternity. Camden Snow Bowl
FMI: 236-4225.  (5/8)

Not Your Typical Garage Sale
Spruce Head, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Furniture, books, pictures, mirrors, chairs, pottery, women’s clothes, much more. 
Route 131 south to Route 73, 1 mile to Clark Island Rd.  (5/8)

rvs

CampeR — 1989 35 ft. Fleetwood Bunkhouse, rear bunks, front bedroom, must see, great shape, ready to go, $3,800 OBO. 594-5126. (5/8)

Boats

2003 Triumph, 17', dual console, Roplene hull with 2004 Evinrude E-tec 75 hp outboard, comes with 2004 trailer, mint condition, no time to put overboard, $10,500. Can be seen at Domino’s Rockland, 596-6797. (5/22)

vehicles

1994 Dodge Spirit, 118,000 miles, needs gas tank and line, body in good shape, $500. 1984 Chevy 1/2 ton, 4-WD with plow, runs good, good yard truck, needs some work, $800. 594-7838. (5/8)

2000 Toyota Corolla, auto., cruise, remote start, PWPL, cloth, new tires, 35-40 mpg, beige, 68,000 easy miles, $5,595. 691-5070. (5/8)

2002 Dodge one Ton, with 11-foot dry box, 40K, 5-speed, $11,500. 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)

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)

Composted Horse Manure, aged 5+ years, $25/cubic yard loaded. Mulch hay, $2/bale. 273-2198. (5/8)

for sale

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

Now In Stock at Union Farm Equipment
Firepower Welding Supplies, featured special: Oxyacetylene welding and cutting torch kit, $299.95, reg. $330.
1893 Heald Hwy., Union, 785-4451 • 1-800-935-7999  (5/8)

Art Supplies, mainly oil paint, small and large tubes, one roll of triple gessoed cotton canvas. 594-5398. (5/8)

Composter, large Mantis, enclosed twin-tumbler composter, in good condition, brown with black stand, $150 OBO. 832-0321. (5/8)

Sturdy Moosehead Chairs, set of seven, Windsor style, three captain’s, four side, ’70s era, $690 OBO. 236-4853, message. (5/15)

Captain’s Bed, king size, custom made, solid oak with 12 storage drawers below, solid brass hardware, brass headboard, more storage than a bedroom bureau and no wasted floor space. Call for appointment to see this furniture, 236-3185. (5/8)

Amazon Parrot, approx. 8 years old, with a nice cage, $900. 594-7838. (5/8)

Truckload of Lawnmowers, rototillers, chainsaws, etc, $150. Used lobster traps, $5-$10 each. Lobster crates, $20 each. Lobster block, $100. 15' boat, $100. 542-2328. (5/8)

wanted

Calling All BASSES! Early music vocal ensemble, Ave Maris Stella, seeks basses to audition for 2008 openings. Must read music and be able to blend. Rehearse Wed. nights in Camden. FMI: visit www.avemarisstella.org or call 236-9413. (kr)

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

Economical Vehicle, for local commuting. 563-5719. (kr)

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. Taking applications for grand opening April, apply within. (kr)

Experienced PainteR willing to work with team in fast-growing company, three years’ experience minimum. 594-1219.

Two Hairstylist Positions available at Visual Changes. Drop off resumé or call Karen, 596-6728. (5/22)

Wait Person Openings — Morse’s Sauerkraut in North Waldoboro, call for appt., 832-5569, FT/PT, no eves., closed Wed., prof. ref. required. (5/8)

services

Bolan’s Custom Cabinets &Remodeling
Kitchens &Bathrooms, Bookcases, Built-ins, Cabinets of all kinds.
Built and installed by Wayne Bolan, 542-5599  (5/15)

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 Winter 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
Caretaking • Spring Cleanups • Lawn Care • Pruning • Tree, Brush & Junk Removal • Other Misc. Jobs • 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.  (6/26)

The Handy woman Service
Affordable: • Interior/Exterior Painting • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning and Installation • Window Washing • Residential Cleaning • Lawn Care • Light Carpentry • Other Miscellaneous Jobs • References and insured.
Jamie Comita, (207) 323-4894 or 548-6231.  (5/8)

Handyman Services
Ready for that spring project? Specializing in carpentry and stonework. Free estimates.
Call 975-4868.  (6/5)

Looking for Houses to Clean
in the Searsport or Belfast area.
Please call 975-4868  (6/5)

Caregiver
Available to assist you or loved one(s) with personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping and appointments. 15 years’ experience, with references.
Call me at 273-2949.  (5/8)

Four Caregivers
Great references, Years of experience.
Call 354-8761.  (5/8)

Maid For you
Cleaning &Errands, Rockland &Owls Head Area. If interested, please call 691-3554.  (5/15)

Roofing
Asphalt, rubber, vinyl siding, carpentry, custom bent aluminum &copper trim, seamless aluminum gutters, chimney repair/flashing. Free Estimates Fully Insured.
Call Roberts Home Improvement, 322-2065.  (5/22)

Small Lawn Mowing &Yard Cleanup
Dump runs &debris hauling. Camden, Rockport, Rockland area. 236-8168.  (5/22)

Midcoast Maintenance
Cleaning/Office/Home • Cottage, Lawn Care • Spring Cleanup • Brush Removal • Light Trucking • Miscellaneous Jobs • Insured
975-7143, (5/29)

Got Grass?
Call Just Mowin Landscaping for all your lawncare needs including brush hogging.
322-9505.  (5/15)

real estate

Belfast — 3-BR ranch, walk-out basement, 1 private acre, river views, recently renovated, possible owner financing, $245,000. dberk@prexar.com or 594-0613.

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)

Edgecomb — Year-round, cozy cottage, quiet road, available July 1, 1-1/2 BR, good for single or couple, no pets, no smoking, $700/month. Synergy Yoga, 882-6637. (5/29)

Thomaston — Very nice 1-BR apt. with view of Saint George River, W/D hook-up, sorry, no pets or smoking, $650/month plus utilities. 593-9091. (5/8)

Belfast 3-BR recently renovated house, situated on 1 acre, water views, private, partially furnished, available July 1, $950/mo.  dberk@prexar.com or 594-0613. (5/8)

Rockland 1-BR apt., Masonic St., heat included, off-street parking, non-smoker, no pets, 1 month rent plus security deposit, $575/month. Call 432-4498. (5/8)

Monhegan Lovely efficiency apt., queen-size bed, private,
all
the amenities, 3-night minimum May, off-season rates; June
through
September, weekly rates. dberk@prexar.com or 594-0613. (5/8)

Camden On Hosmer Pond/Snow Bowl, beautiful setting with water access, available June 1, furnished 2-BR/1-BA apt., includes heat and utilities, references required, first/last and security deposit, small pets negotiable, smoke free, yearly lease, $800/mo., also inquire summer rates. 236-4428. (5/15)

Camden Two 1-BR apartments to rent, heat and services included, nice garden space, good kitchens, one has extra studio room, $625 and $725, one inside cat OK, lease, security deposit, walk to everything. 975-9456. (5/15)

Cushing — Room to rent, heat, elec., cable and local phone included, 3 miles from Thomaston, quiet neighborhood, $85/ week. 354-0335. (5/29)

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

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.

Nicotine Anonymous meeting
Every Tuesday evening, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Conf. Room A (by the cafeteria), Pen Bay Hospital, Rockport.
For more info call 354-6339.

AAHotline • 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.

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.

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.

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 p.m., Morning and evening by appointment only.

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.

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 nightwww.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.


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