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Machias
man offers free computer repair
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Most of us probably believe that free house calls by anyone of any profession, from doctors to electricians, are a thing of the past. But that's not so in the Machias area, where Curtis Carver of Carver Computers has been making free house calls for low-income families who are having troubles with their computers. He will continue to help in this way through the end of January. "I just charge for the parts," Curtis said of his repairs. To date, Carver said he has donated more than $1,000 of his time fixing and consulting with people about their computers. He plans to do as much as he can between now and Saturday, Jan. 31. Carver said he'd travel from Meddybemps to the Addison area to Milbridge to help those who call him. "And if they have any problems that just need technical support, I can talk them through most anything," he added. His business includes computer repair, sales, upgrades, some networking and building Web pages, he explained. Having recently completed his best year ever, Carver said the communities have been good to him and that he wants to give something back. Is he worried that he may get too many calls for help? Not a bit, he said. "Most people are really nice. If I tell them I'm a little backed up, and that I'll get to them as soon as I can, they're OK." If you are a low-income individual or family in his service area and you need help arranging, setting up or fixing a computer system in your home, call Carver at 255-8220. He'll be happy to help.
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