Lewiston-PUB33 33 Sabattus street Lewiston, ME Show time: 9:00 pm THE PROJECT SEVEN RITE AS REIGN THE MURDER WEAPON

Portland-SOPtv Basement Concerts have restarted their season, but will take a break for the holidays between Christmas and New Year`s. Before then, and After the New Year, check for new concerts, from the Basement. Concerts are live on Friday`s, 8:30 EST. SOPtv Live is located at http://sopmedia.net, then click on SOPtv Live.

Damariscotta-Update from River Arts at Round Top Farm

The River Arts Board of Directors have compiled the results of the public survey that circulated in the region earlier this fall. The results overwhelmingly show a strong desire and stated support for the development of an art center here in Damariscotta. The comments also overwhelmingly support the idea of a venue that utilizes our unique 15 acres of river front fields for study and appreciation of nature and programming linking nature with art.

One of the most memorable events stated repeatedly was the outdoor concert in the field with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

There were myriad suggestions about various classes, performances, events, etc, but one thread that wove through all the comments was the desire for a center to be welcoming to all, and involving the entire family, whether artists or not.

The Strategic Planning Committee, made up of both Board Members and Volunteers, has also just finished an in depth look at various art centers in New England and further afield, to ascertain their position in their communities, their programming, their business operations, and their funding. The results yielded some surprising information, supporting our initial belief that the new River Arts generate income from use of existing (and perhaps expanded) campus facilities and must collaborate with other non-profits and use the plant in ways that make it sustainable for the offering of art programming.

These findings, along with the survey results, are fundamental for our next phase, which consists of weekly meetings with interested parties, non-profits and for- profits that see a possible collaboration with River arts as mutually advantageous.

This is truly an exciting time. We are on schedule and poised to begin the exciting phase of concrete planning.

We thank all of you that took the time to respond to the survey and we appreciate your continued support and patience.

Please feel free to call or write if you have any questions, or to share your own thoughts about our future.

Kathleen Mack President River Arts 529-5633 info@riverarts.com

Damariscotta-Join Santa and award-winning photographer Ronn Orenstein to commemorate this holiday season for you and your pet. Santa will be available at The Animal House on Saturday, December 1st from 11am-3pm for Pet Photos with Santa. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome, and no appointment is necessary. Children are also invited to attend. This was a popular event last year, so be sure to mark your calendars! Photo packages and greeting cards will be available to order at the event.

Photographer Ronn Orenstein was formerly the Director of Photography for the Hartz Mountain Corporation, and now resides in Damariscotta with his wife, Dana. Ronn`s more recent work includes the Damariscotta Strides pet calendar, the Damariscotta Chamber of Commerce, ABOCA Beads, Edgecomb Pottery and Natural Expressions. For further examples of Ronn`s work, please visit his website at: www.ronnorenstein.com.

The Animal House, located at 372 Main Street in Damariscotta, specializes in healthy food and supplies for dogs and cats. For more information, please call 563-5595 or visit their website at: www.theanimalhouse.net.