BANGOR AREA – Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, for those who have a desire to stop drinking, AA hot line, (800) 737-6237, or www.aamaine.org.

BANGOR-BREWER – Al-Anon meetings, for family and friends of problem drinkers; beginners encouraged. Al-Anon, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 40 Main St., Brewer (beginners, 5:30 p.m. first Tuesdays); 8 p.m. Thursdays, Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High St., Bangor. Ron, 843-5058, or (800) 498-1844.

BUCKSPORT – Bucksport-Orland Al-Anon Family Group Meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Elm Street Congregational Church, wheelchair ramp entrance, Franklin Street. Membership voluntary, policy of anonymity.

BANGOR – Physical Disabilities Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Alpha One, 1048 Union St. Family and friends welcome. Sept. 4, Ross Doerr, Disability Rights Center. Potluck meal at 5 p.m. Also, SOS group for family and friends. Sept. 4, program on grief. Fred, 827-7367; or Gaelen, 942-6720.