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 following is a verbatim sampling — typos and all — of some of the posts we found in the "free" category this week.

FREE RECLINER, GOOD COND. (Yarmouth)

We are getting new furniture and our blue uppolst. fabric recliner that has no holes, stains, and it works. Doesn't even smell!

I have a boat that must go! PLEASE READ THE WHOLE ADD (South Berwick)

I have a cathedral style Thunderbird with a 125 horse power Force engine on a trailer... This is free! However the trailer needs an axle in order to move it unless you have or rent a flatbed. The boat hasn't been used in a few years. I was going to fix it up with a mechanic buddy but that all fell through. The floor needs some fiberglass work but not too expensive or hard to do yourself. It needs a good power washing. The engine turns over that's as far as I got with it. The trailer is in good condition minus the axle, The tires and rollers are good. It has rear brake lights, I'm not sure if they work tho.

32 inch Sylvania color tube TV (Portland-North Deering)

32 inch Sylvania color tube TV. Works great. FREE or best offer.

Free wood (Westbrook)

Have a few down trees near our place and will gladly give the wood to the person(s) who comes and takes it off my hands. Mostly pine, but some poplar canopies left over. . Terrain is also somewhat uneven.

Free Cat (Gorham)

Very loving and affectionate grey long haired male cat. he is fixed and is used to going outside. does not go bathroom in house. He loves to run up trees and chase your mice, moles, and other varmints. His owner has moved and he needs a good loving home.

piano-free (Bowdoinham)

upright Milton piano with bench. Has mahogany finish,in very good condition. Must be moved

Free Treadmill (Saco)

Free to anyone interested, treadmill, works well, I just can't use it anymore, Artritis.

Free -two steamer trunks (Saco)

These are 2 family heirloom trunks. One is a flat top the other is a curved top. I would guess they are both around 100 years old. Condition for both is fair. These would make great props in your victorian home or on stage. The curved top resembles a pirate treasure chest. Please take them both.

free relcliner (Augusta)

I have a recliner free for the taking, located in Augusta- need gone asap please

Grill (Lewiston)

Free grill. Missing heat plate. Few years old. Worn in spots. Pick up Only.

FREE 2 FULL size box springs (Old Orchard Beach)

Never used!!! Only needed the mattresses but had to buy the set.

free twin size bed (Fair field)

i have a wooden twin size bed it has 2 draws at the bottom if it box spring good mattress not so good but u can leave it if you want to just need the box spring and frame gone asap

2 SANDWICH FAIR TICKETS (Sanford)

won 2 free tickets. unfortunately cant go. can be used any day. october 6,7,8

FREE baby cereal/ oatmeal (Lewiston)

expire sept/ october 2012. All free, have about 10 boxes.

2 Tables (FREE) (Gardiner)

Two tables 48" long 24" deep and 30" high. with a drawer. FREE!!!!!!!! these have been in the garage but are still solid and sturdy.

Free Pine Logs!! (Kennebunk)

I have roughly two dozen, maybe more, knotty pine logs that have been cut to about 6 feet long that I am looking to get rid of. Some are fresh, some are a year or so old. anywheres from a foot to 8 inches in diameter. This wood actually burns quite well if you have a right set up. Was using it as kindelling up at my camp for awhile. Just trying to clear up space.

9 bikes free for the taking, take all (Wells)

i have 9 bikes free 4 the taking, i am located on rt-1 directly across the street from the Mobil station on rt-1 the bikes are behind the house come and get them, there's also a large wooden bike rack free. and other free stuff

Free Full Sized Bed (Sanford)

I have my old bed I need to get rid of. It's about 8 years old, comes with the box spring and black frame. Maybe someone could do something with it instead of me throwing it out. The box spring isn't in very good shape, I'd say it'd be perfect firewood. Some stains on mattress from a drink but it's not dirty.
Must haul away, free for the taking. If nobody picks it up within a month (when I move) I'll just toss it, thanks

FREE BMW seats (Portland)

Front and rear seats to a 1986 BMW 325 sedan (e30 chassis). Black leather with rear seat headrests. Will need to be recovered (leather is worn/torn in spots), but otherwise not in bad shape.

Free House (Scarborough)

I plan to demolish a summer cottage at Higgins Beach in about a month. It is solid 1993 construction with good windows and doors. It would make a great hunting or fishing lodge or garage if moved to the right location. I am told it could be cut into pieces to facilitate moving. Its size is 24'x32'. This offer is free, no charge, but buyer must remove it within 3 weeks. Only inquire if you have the experience or clear ability to remove the house from the lot.

FREE AIR FRESHENERS AND FLASHLIGHT (Portland)

If interested drop email. Must take all

free washer & dryer - $1 (Gorham, Whiterock)

Free washer and dryer old but they work. You pick them up.

Free mastercraft Courser msr tire 265/70r16 (Lewiston )

265/70/r16 brand new. Sticker still on it. Sold truck so no need for it come get it out of my garage.

FREE Vintage 25" color TV (Lisbon Falls)

I have a 33 year old RCA Swivel base oak 25" color TV that is in perfect working condition. It's very heavy and in order to hook up to cable, you need a VCR which I will throw in for free. You can also run a DVD player off it.. Needs two strong men to carry it out. Will throw in many VHS tapes for free ! TV has never been serviced and is perfect!

Lot of pet bird toys: FREE (Rockland)

I have a bunch of bird toys shown that are free. Most are quite new and we don't need or have room for them. The bird toys sizes are great for conures, smaller cockatoos or any medium sized bird. Free to a good home. Includes 3 wood perches, a boing, several toys, and a bird phonetics CD.

Free 37'' sony (Hollis)

free 37'' sony trinitron. worked mint but now pic goes in & out but sound is fine. i think it's a loose wire. nice tv, very heavy!

FREE - Entertainment Center (Cape Neddick)

Large solid wood entertainment center for free to anyone who can haul it away.
Left Side: 28"Wx77"Hx24"D
Middle: 48"Wx88"Hx24"D (two pieces - atop and bottom)
Right Side: 28"Wx77"Hx24"D

free wood (Stonington)

12 standing trees 20 ft to 60 foot approx 6 cords of wood,,free to any one that will come and take them down,,I will dispose of the mess.

Bantom Roosters (Sanford)

3 Bantom Roosters, one white silky, one rhodeisland red, one black. Hatched this spring, Free to a good home

Goodyear Wrangler SRA - FREE (Canaan)

P255 / 75 / R17. Excellent Tread. Puncture in center of tread. Possible good spare.

free wood/kindling (Vassalboro)

I have some dead wood , pine & oak limbs, logs and kindling. Good to burn. Will help load. A good size pick up truck and trailer would be needed. Please come get them.

Free 27 inch TV With Digital Tuner (Central Maine)

Free Magnovox 27 inch TV with Built in Digital Tuner. The TV works but has lines on the top of the screen. About 4 years old. First one to come get it is yours for free. Comes with user manual and original Remote.

Free Tv (Wells)

big heavy TV 36" wide, 30"high, 26" deep. Works great. First one here- takes it. Bring some help to carry it.

Solid WOOD corner TV console/hutch/cabinet (New Gloucester)

THIS IS STILL AVAILABLE if the post is up - I took it down, but the interested party didn't show, so here it is again.... CALL to come and pick it up. I will remove the post when I have a scheduled pick-up time.

Hi! We've got a large solid wood low corner cabinet up for grabs. has a hole drilled in the top back corner to accommodate wiring for equipment. tons of storage space in there - top shelf is open between sides. Bottom shelf has a partition between sides. Used condition - some scratches in paint etc, but solid, sturdy, & Heavy!

Issues - our little kids insisted on hanging on the large doors until one finally had it's hinges destroyed. Wood door is fine - just the openings of the metal hinges got stretched? enough to pop off their screws - see photo. Needs new hardware and it will be fully serviceable again. - we opted for an old tv hutch with smaller (not so fun to swing on) doors.

63.5" from side to side along front edge
32.5" from back corner to center of front edge
45" from back corner to side edge
29.5" high on wheels

free - first come first serve - bring some muscle and your truck.

Rooster (Gray)

We have a really pretty rooster. Half Barred Rock and half White Leghorn. (We used to have his daddy here and his mama is still here) very pretty feathers. Lacey type possibly good for someone who ties flyfishing lures. Henry is a good boy and is about 2 years old. Problem is he has never given us any babies from hs ladies. So we have to get rid of him and make room for another lad. He is NOT agressive (he doesn't chase after you when he free ranges) and he does an AWESOME job protecting his ladies.
He is free and can go anytime. We just need to make room for the new boy. He is with the ladies now in their coop area. We will just have to catch him. Bring your own box or carrier.

FREE lumber, landscaping posts, small projects (Portland)

Most of the pieces are 4x4x4' long. I believe there are about 15 4"x4"pieces that are 4 feet in length; in addition there are also a couple that are shorter and a few that are longer. I bought most of them at Home Depot for a project that I never completed. Some are pressure treated and some are not. A few are re-purposed from other old projects like a swing set. There are also a few 2x4x4' pieces (new) and various other sizes and pieces. They have been stored outside, and as you will see, they were wet when I took the photo. Do you have a project in mind? They are free to the first person who wants to come get them! Hi, I am moving so they must be gone by October 7th.

free queen mattress (Greene)

queen size mattress in good shape for free want it gone if you want it come get if your just gonna call and say u want and not come get it dont waste my time.

Free Televisions (Westbrook)

I have two older, non-flat screen televisions (CRTs) available for anyone who wants to pick them up. One is a 27 inch Panasonic TV and the other is a RadioShack 13 inch. They worked fine before I put them in my basement. I don't have the remotes anymore.

Free Oil (Gray)

About twenty gallons of oil. Most the oil is from oil changes on my vehicles. Most of it is in five gallon containers without lids.

*FREE COUCH* (Orono)

Navy blue couch free for the taking great for a camp. Moving and need to down size.

Free Similac Formula (Portland)

I have 2 cans of unopened Similac Sensitive, 1 can of Similac Advance. Sensitive expires Sept. 2013 and Advance expires sometime in 2015. My baby uses a different brand and I would like to give these to someone who can use them. Must be able to pick them up.

Free Dryer - for scrap or repair (Hebron)

Free older "Rover" dryer to someone who wants it for scrap metal or repair and sell. We believe the motor is gone. Has a new belt.

Free light blue toilet (South Portland)

Remodeling bathroom and this is no longer needed. Clean and functional. Free for the taking.

Free white rooster (York)

Hi name is Wave...We got him with 3 of his siblings in May...turns out we got two roosters. Wave needs a good home :)

Free pool table (Biddeford)

Free pool table complete ball set and a couple of sticks. Had it in my man cave, now need the space. Nothing fancy but it levels and no rips in the fabric

Older Manual Wheelchair (Corinth)

Just upgraded to a new one and thought someone could use this one.It is in very good condition but has the pneumatic tires.They both have slow leaks that I assume can be patched like a bicycle tire.We have been using it for 5 years this way.We just put air in them. I don't answer emails and no pictures.I'm 15 minutes north of Bangor and no,I can't deliver it either.It's free so you have to pick it up.

Large Bags pine shavings : Wet : Free (Waldoboro)

I have constant supply of wet wood shavings from my horse stalls. They are bagged in large 3 mil garbage bags. Makes good mulch or good filler. I bag the manure separately. The manure is spoken for at this time. But the shavings are available. Probably average 30 or 40 lbs. I have about 20 to 25 bags available today . Sept. l. My regular man's truck gave out . He may not be able to come for a few weeks......or perhaps ever again.

FREE entertainment stand (Augusta)

We are moving and must get rid of this entertainment stand by October 5th. You would need to come pick it up, it's heavy. Still in ok conditions must go!

Treadmill (Topsham)

Probably does not work.

cool looking shed (Waterboro)

sorry to those who emailed me, ive deleted emails because it was supposed to be gone, but the transaction fell through,,,,,this cool looking shed i got to restore and just dont have time and would like it moved,,,definatlly has some rot as the floor is falling out of it,,,but some TLC and this will be a cool shed,,,,its 6ft +6ft and 12ft tall,,,,,,you will need trailer and some help,,cause it is very fragile and heavy!!!...GAS PUMP NOT INCLUDED !!

Bubble Wrap etc. (Stockton Springs)

Free shipping supplies consist of a mixed-bag of pieces of bubble wrap and air pockets (in 2 medium to large boxes). I went through the bubble wrap stuff and removed the miscellaneous busted air pockets, pieces of tape, paper, etc. It's all been stored inside our home so it's what I'd call "used clean". We also have a 30 gallon garbage bag full of clean shredded paper that can be used for shipping purposes if you're interested. Sorry, there are no packing peanuts in this offer.

Sink - Simple, white, wall-mounted, w/faucet (Scarborough)

We remodeled our bathroom so no longer need this. It may need a bracket to hold it to the wall. It has some paint on it but other than that in good shape. I'm pretty sure it could also be used in a vanity.

free full size beds clean no bugs (Wells)

i have 4 fullsize beds to give away, they are in very good condition and very clean, i am moving and can't take them. i also have free misc; items free

insulation (Oxford)

bags of insulation r-30...some faced some not all in 30 gallon bags come get as many as you need

water pump (Lebanon)

I have an older water pump that used to be used for my dug well. I do not need this pump any longer since I now have a drilled well.

7'6" couch (Scarborough)

blue 7'6" couch, old but still serviceable. cushions arent like new but no holes or stains. just faded.

1999 Bowdoin College Alumni Directory (Vassalboro)

I have a 1999 Alumni Directory for bowdoin College.

couch w/ pull out bed (Augusta)

pull-couch.needs a little cleaning and has some minor cat scratches but super comfy!moving and can't get it up to my new apartment on the 3rd floor if u can get it out yourself, its yours!

Style snaps (Buxton)

Never opened.

Board Games (Corinna)

10 Board games, fair to good condition.

Bricks Bricks Bricks (South Portland)

We took down a chimney and have a pile of bricks. Yours for the taking. Use them for landscaping. Use them for fill. Whatever.

FREE Scotts seed spreader (Portland Deering)

Scott's brand spreader for fertilizer, weed and feed, seed, etc. Great except that it's missing a wheel. Could probably be reattached, we just no longer need it as we are downsizing.

Oil (Tenants Harbor)

Barrel full of used oil - she's heavy - come 'n get it!

1 large Stone (Yarmouth)

We have 1 large stone, because people have taken the rest. It is very heavy, needs heavy equipment to move. WE WILL PAY YOU TO TAKE IT. WE WILL PAY YOU $25 TO TAKE IT.