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 past week.

Pine-Cut Firewood (Buxton)

About 30 pieces like these. Cut about 3 weeks ago. Easy to load, beside driveway. I will help load.

Free barn and shed (Madison)

Free @ 24x16 Gambrel with 24 x12 attached shed, newer asphault roof most recently used as calf barn, still has manure in it. $700 deposit returned when building is removed.

free maine coon kitten's (Stratton)

Free to A GOOD WEEKS HOME MAINE COON KITTEN'S 7 1/2 WEEKS OLD !

50" Sony CRT - FREE (Windham)

Older 50" CRT Floor Model Sony TV. Still works just with some picture distortion - may be an easy fix, I just do not have the time to figure it out. Volume works perfectly, has cable and RCA connections and remote. REALLY need to get this out soon. Must have a truck for transport and an extra set of hands, as it is heavy.

Free fill (Bangor)

I have a pile of dirt to get rid of, mostly a gravel/clay mix. Right now, I have about a pickup truck size pile, with more to come in a couple weeks. Bring a bucket or bring a truck -- you haul away.

guinea fowl (Waterboro)

flock of 10 guineas, june 12 hatch. were straight run. 4 different colors.

Dirt Devil Vision bagless canister vac (Sanford)

Works fine, but hose got crushed and broke. Free to good home. It's raining too much to put it out by the curb, so email me if you want to come by to pick it up

free chair (Brewer)

free comfy chair. no smoking, but i do have a dog. moving out of state- needs to go asap

small set of drawers (Brewer)

small woode set of drawers. missing one drawer, but i do have the drawer front. moving-must go asap

Degenerative myelopathy supps (Cape Neddick)

I have supplements for canine degenerative myelopathy that are brand new and unopened. My dog passed away so I am unable to use them. Free to good home!

older sofa (Brewer)

older couch that opens up for storage. came from russia and was used as a bed when open. solid and heavt-could use new fabric. moving ot of state and cannot take with me .

Free Philips Magnavox TV Black (Westbrook)

Free TV. We don't need it. It works and is in good condition. Let me know if you'd like to come pick it up. Sorry, Calico Cat not included.

Free Dressers for your room (Westbrook)

We are moving. Both are pretty heavy...quality wood, but old. With some sanding down, and repainting they would look really nice.

Trading Cards (Bucksport)

Free Omaha Steak cooler filled with assorted trading cards from the 80's-90's time frame. These range in condition from fair to poor. I'm not sure what you could use them for, but thought someone might be interested. Cooler included!

Free box of sweaters/scarfs (Corner of Pine and Winter)

There is a box of scarves and sweaters on the corner of Pine and Winter. A few of the sweaters are ones I was keeping because they are so terrible they are perfect for a bad sweater party. Ill take down the ad when I notice the box is gone.

Nordman tire 205 65 16 (Bucksport)

1 Nordman 205 65 16 tire with about half tread.

FREEEE!!!!! (Rochester)

come get it. the box and all before the snow comes.

ProForm 480 LE Elliptical (Near Bar Harbor)

In great shape, doesn't come with power adapter, I'm sure Radio Shack will have a cheap one. Other than the cord its in great shape, used daily for a few years with no problems.

275 Gallon Oil Tank

275 Gallon Oil Tank, you much haul, very heavy

Pallets (Lincolnville)

Free Pallets.

Dresser (Scarborough)

5 Footlong dresser brown, has 6 drawers.

Large Pallets (Buxton)

Free for the taking: 3 large pallets. I used them to stack firewood on. These are quite heavy and will hold a lot of firewood. I have 2 that are about 10 feet long and 1 that is 12 or 14 feet long. Bring some help. These are free.

Moving Boxes and Packing Paper (Brunswick)

Free Moving boxes and packing paper. A couple rolls of packing tape as well. Someone was giving them away on Craigslist and I was so grateful to get them. I want to pay it forward to someone who is moving and needs these things. Email me if interested. First come first served - spammers will be shot on sight.

12 gallons fry oil (Deer Isle)

Used fry oil for the taking. Must pick.

FREE corner shower base (Lewiston)

Fair condition. No cracks. Needs cleaning.

Queen Mattress (South Portland)

Sealy Posturepedic mattress. In good condition. It always had memory foam and a feather bed on top so it is clean. Non smoker, pet free. Girlfriend moved in with a new mattress so I no longer need the older one. Just the mattress not the box spring.

Kitchen Stove (Avon/Phillips)

white kitchen stove - propane gas - electric start, self cleaning, lightly used, oven needs igniter...nice appliance for price of a small part - free for the taking

13inch daewoo tube tv (Augusta)

No longer need...bought flat screen for kids

Free Upright Piano (Cumberland)

Free Upright Piano - needs tuning, and a few of the ivies need to be be re-glued. You must move.

Small Bathroom sink (Livermore)

Small bathroom Sink free, would work great in a shop bathroom or a camp possibly. Definitely not the newest style but that's why it's free. Can see in background of attached picture.

2 Free Field Line Painters-spray can style (Livermore)

I have 2 rolling field line Painters, spray can style. This is great for anyone looking for an easier way to paint the lines on your sports fields. Take one or both, they were given to me & I no longer have a need for them.

Nestle Nutren 1.0 (Portland)

I have a few cases of Nestle Nutren 1.0 cans (liquid nutrition). My son no longer is tube fed and we have a lot left over. This is not to be taken orally.

FREE HAIRCUTS (Bangor)

I graduated from capilo institute of cosmetology in augusta now just trying to get my name out there and save up to get my license.
I do have a portfolio that shows my past work.
tips would be greatly appriciated but not required.
otherwise a completely free professional haircut.

Dry Wall scraps all sizes (Scarborough)

Several different sizes of leftover, unused and unpainted drywall. Too good to just throw away. Can't be recycled.

Picnic table (Topsham)

Picnic table. Free.

Smoke Detectors (Raymond)

7 battery operated smoke alarms, 6 Family Gard and 1 Kidde brand. One Kidde battery operated carbon monoxide alarm missing battery cover. I push the test button and they all work. I switched over to hardwire battery backup ones. I had two people from last posting that did not show so they are back up free to anyone that needs them. Looks like the smoke detectors are about $10 in the stores and the CO alarm is $20.

60 Foot White Pine for lumber or firewood, cut and felled arlready (Berwick)

this tree came down last week in the storm. I already limbed it, its ready to buck up or be cut into lumber. Nice and straight, about 18" diameter at the thickest part. Easy access.

Computer desk and shelves (Topsham)

Computer desk and shelves for printer.

FREE propane grill needs love (Portland)

This grill was here when I moved into the house. With some love and patience, it worked through most of the summer, but seems to have puttered out. If you are good at fixing things and want to tinker, it's all yours! Must pick-up!

Snow tires (4) (Westbrook)

4- Michelin Pilot Alpin 215/55/R16 H were on Saab 9-5, low tread, maybe two seasons left on them. Free (tires only, no rims)

VW Fuel Tank & Pump Mk2 85-92 GTI Golf Jetta (Arundel)

Free for the taking! This came out of my 1991 GTI. It has 150,000 miles on it and is in good condition. In-Tank Fuel Pump is also included and works great. Fits Mk2 GTI, Golf, and Jetta models.

free couch (Portland)

free couch just bought it today wont fit down the stairs great condition red color

LARGE TV (Bangor)

I am not sure what is needed to get it to work, but i was told it would not need to much. There is also a nic stand that comes with it as well. It neds to come down 2 flights of stairs so you will need at least 1 more person and i dont mind helping eaither. I would like this gone ASAP since I am doing house repairs very soon.

Divorce Care Series (New Gloucester)

I have a full set of the Divorce Care Program on VHS . It's a good program .

Coffee Table (South Eliot)

Large coffee table - 18" high, top measures 28" x 48" - minor scratches and signs of wear. Can probably be buffed out. Pick up only. Cannot hold.

box of crayons & play-doh tools (Portland)

A free box of crayons, pencils and markers plus a free bag of play-doh accessories.

Curb alert free couch (Biddeford)

Come and get it! Good condition some wear in the arms from our cat.

Boat Hull Only (Berwick)

Hull only...no trailer
has good tele-flex system

FREE door (South Portland)

So. Portland- FREE door! VERY heavy!! Dimensions 29 1/2" W by 76 3/4" T and it is 1 3/8" thick.

Chevy PU rear window 1983 (Lewiston)

I have a rear window from a 1983 Chevy full size pick-up truck. It is a solid window- NOT a slider. There is no gasket included, just the glass. I think it should fit a 1973 through 1987 truck. There are no cracks or chips.

Free wood/lumber (Bath)

Lumber and wood. Years of sets from shows at the Chocolate Church. This stuff can be used as is or cut up for firewood...
Platforms, flats, steps, a stove (works?), doors. Take it tomorrow, Sunday Nov. 4...as much as you can carry as often as you want to come.
The dumpster comes Monday and what's left goes in it.

Horse manure (Raymond)

Free Horse manure if you load it yourself or, I will load your pickup truck for $10.00. Trailer loading fee according to size of trailer.

FREE WHITE PINE THANKS TO SANDY (Saco)

Large white pine fell during the storm. Free - you remove all you can take. This is a large tree with some large branches. Located on Rt. 1 in Saco.