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Local Origination Channel

tw9TW9 is the local orgination channel for Time Warner Cable's New England Division, serving Maine and New Hampshire. TW9 is not yet available in all areas served by Time Warner Cable, but we are working toward that goal.

Programs focus on local events, issues and lifestyles. TW9 is part of Time Warner Cable's Yourtownscable group, including yourtownscable.com, Time Warner New England On Demand. TW9's primary production facility is in Augusta, Maine.

Program information:

Business Insider

Business Insider is presented by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the president & CEO, Peter G. Thompson. Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce's unique Business Insider breakfast seminars are an opportunity for KV Chamber members and guests to network and learn. Guest speakers address topical concerns for business people here in the Kennebec Valley. The seminars are sponsored by Anthem.

Link: Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce

Central Maine Real Estate Showcase

The Central Maine Real Estate Showcase offers a look at all the properties available in the central Maine area and provides information about the Real Estate Agencies and their Agents. Through this show you can gather information about the properties you're interested in, contact the listing broker directly concerning the property you're interested in, and use the useful links to help make gathering information easier. Let the Central Maine Real Estate Showcase steer you to the home of your dreams.

For more information, visit: The Central Maine Real Estate Showcase Online

Classic Arts Showcase

Launched in 1994 Classic Arts Showcase is a free cable television program designed to bring the classic arts experience to the largest audience possible by providing video clips of the arts in hopes that we may tempt you, the viewer, to go out and feast from the buffet of arts available in your community. Think of us as "Classic MTV".

The spectrum of classic arts disciplines aired on Classic Arts Showcase includes video samplings of animation, architectural art, ballet, chamber and choral music, dance, folk art, museum art, musical theater, opera, orchestral, recital, solo instrumental. solo vocal, and theatrical performances, as well as classic film and archival documentaries.

Classic Arts Showcase is on the air 24-hours.

Looking at the Law

Roger Katz and Walt McKee of Lipman Katz & McKee P.A. discuss legal issues that effect us all. Viewers are encouraged to call in the first Tuesday of the month to ask questions and view their opinions.

Airtimes: Tues 7:PM, Wed 11:30PM, Thurs 9:30AM

Maine Street

Host Mike Edgecomb invites community leaders on his show, to discuss events, activities, or pertinent happenings in their town.

Maine View Business Magazine

"Maine View Business Magazine" provides a unique forum for business leaders and policy makers who discuss the issues, people and events that help to shape the business climate in Maine! Host Mary D. Mayo-Wescott.

Mary began production of her pro-business television show, "Maine View Business Magazine" in 1998 and it is highly acclaimed for its strong advocacy for a vibrant Maine economy and good for jobs for Maine people!

For more information: Maine Light Productions

Mature Lifestyle

Mature Lifestyle, is a monthly magazine show fully dedicated to seniors and the changes experienced as we become older. Find ways for seniors to stay happy, healthy and active. The show is hosted by Senator Libby Mitchell and airs 3 times a week, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m.

Northeast Journal

Harry Vanderweide shares his outdoor adventures throughout the northeast.

For more information visit: Northeast Journal

On the Money

For information and tools the average person can apply to everyday financial matters, join Pete Mendall and Craig Gluick for ON THE MONEY Wednesday Evening at 7:30 P.M. or Sunday Morning at 8:30 A.M.

FMI: www.maineretirementcenter.com

Pet Haven Lane

Learn about pets and how to care for them with the Kennebec Valley Humane Society. Sundays at 11:00 am, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, and Fridays at 3:00 pm.

The KVHS serves as an animal control facility for stray, abandoned, and owner-surrendered animals from the following communities:

Augusta, Chelsea, China, Farmingdale, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Liberty, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Mt. Vernon, Palermo, Pittston, Randolph,
Readfield, Richmond, Vassalboro, Wayne, West Gardiner, Windsor, Winthrop

Kennebec Valley Humane Society
Connor Animal Shelter
10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta ME, 04330
Phone: 207-626-3491 Fax: 207-621-6223

For More Information, click link: www.pethavenlane.org

State of the State

"State of the State" is a weekly talk show covering Maine issues from budget and fair taxes to health care, Social Security and federal budget impacts on Maine. “State of the State” is hosted by Christopher St.John, executive director of the Maine Center for Economic Policy. His guests include prominent policy makers, researchers, and advocates including Governor John Baldacci, and Congressmen Allen and Michaud. It airs on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Strictly Sports

Call and talk about the Red Sox, Patriots or your favorite team or sport as well as high school sports. Weekly guests also offer various points of interest. The show airs Monday nights at 7 p.m. September through May. The show is hosted by Mike Violette, WGAN morning radio personality. Joining Mike on a rotating basis are Rob Munzing, Rob Kennedy, Travis Lazarczyk and Don Brown.
If it’s sports, we cover it on Strictly Sports.

Wildfire

Wildfire serves as Maine's only debate and information center for conservation and sportsmen's issues. Hosted by George Smith, Harry Vanderweide, and special guest hosts, they interview and debate with Maine's prominent leaders in the outdoors.

For more information: Wildfire

Message Wheel

Time Warner New England message wheel is produced by Scala's InfoChannel software. InfoChannel provides the ability to create, publish, and schedule media-rich content to the point of playback to one or multiple networks. Scala software has field-proven scalability and 24/7 reliability. You're information is important to us and your community.
Programming on Time Warner Channel 9 is controlled by Leightronix automation pictured here. We use DVCPRO, DV, 3/4, SVHS, and DVD formats for playback. We have an earth sate-lite station, that also provides programming. Jessie Honas is responsible for programming automation on Time Warner Channel 9 as well as programming on the message wheel.

Program Schedule

Today's Schedule

12:00 AM Infomercials
6:00 AM Maine Auto King
7:00 AM The Message Wheel
8:00 AM Jazzercise
8:30 PM Infomercials
10:00 AM On the Money
10:30 AM Central ME Real Estate Show
11:00 AM Mature Lifestyle
11:30 AM Ready Set Go Healthy
12:00 PM Maine Auto King
1:00 PM Infomercials
3:30 PM Jazzercise
4:00 PM All Hit Videos
5:00 PM Central ME Real Estate Show
5:30 PM The Message Wheel
7:00 PM Train Time
7:30 PM Consumer Matters
8:00 PM Maine Street
8:30 PM ME View Business Magazine
9:00 PM New Back Pain Technology
9:30 PM Augusta Business Insider
10:00 PM The Message Wheel
10:30 PM Central ME Real Estate Show
11:00 PM Infomercials

Downloadable Program Schedules

July 2008 (.pdf)

August 2008 (.pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How do I put a message on the Message Wheel?

A. You may download the Message Wheel guideline form and mail, E-mail or fax it back to us at Time Warner Channel 9.

2. How do I produce a program for Time Warner Channel 9?

A. You need to contact Trudy.DeBlois@twcable.com. She will provide all the information you will need to produce a program for Time Warner Channel 9.

3. What is the difference between Time Warner Channel 9 Local Origination and Public Access?

A. Local Origination: Cable access television is a general term covering a number of special services provided by cable television companies to communities in the United States. There are several other names for this, including local origination, community access and PEG access (short for public,
educational, and government access). Cable companies are required to provide these services at a certain level, though the amount of locally-produced programming varies from area to area. Programs produced by or under the auspices of a local cable system, for local audiences.

B. The most well-known cable access (Public, Education, or Government Channel) PEG is a commonly used acronym by the local television industry to describe publicly funded access stations. These may be run by municipalities, school districts, or volunteers.

4. How can I be a guest on a Time Warner Channel 9 program?

A. Contact Trudy DeBlois for guest appearance on a program.

5. How do I advertise at Time Warner Channel 9?

A. Advertising can happen three ways on Time Warner Channel 9.

For non-profits message wheel,

contact Jessie Honas

For Channel 38 Community Marketplace,

contact Bob Gilbert

For Show sponsorship or Advertising in a program

contact Trudy DeBlois

6. How do I have my event taped by Time Warner Channel 9?

A. Events taped for Time Warner Channel 9 should be of interest to the general public in the state. If you have such an event, then contact trudy.deblois@twcable.com

7. How does Time Warner Channel 9 choose programming?

A. Programming is chosen by what we feel would appeal to viewers in all of our coverage area, from young to old, all across the state.

8. How do I have a commercial produced?

A. Commercial Production is handled by Time Warner Media Sales located in Hallowell, Maine. (207) 623-4385

Contacts:

Station Manager: Trudy DeBlois Trudy.DeBlois@twcable.com

Producer: Jim Walker Jim.Walker2@twcable.com

Producer: Robert Gilbert Robert.Gilbert@twcable.com

Producer: Ed Porter
Ed.Porter@twcable.com

Cameraman: John Honas John.Honas@twcable.com

Jessie Honas Jessie.Honas@twcable.com

Programming: Vinnie McGuire
Vinnie.McGuire@twcable.com

Time Warner Channel 9
83 Anthony Ave
Augusta, Me 04330

Additonal Information

Classifieds Guidelines (.doc format)

 

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