NEWRY -- Sunday River is throwing a party to announce the completion of the new "chondola" ski lift.

The event, starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 20, features free skiing and riding after the grand opening ceremony.

Stephen Kircher, president of Boyne Eastern operations # Sunday River's parent company # and Gov. John Baldacci will say a few words about this fascinating lift and the future of Sunday River before cutting the ribbon and opening the Chondola for public use.