Balloon pilots, passengers and thousands of onlookers rejoiced as Sunday morning and evening balloons launches at the Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston were a success.
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Local fishermen rescue two people from burning yacht
Two lobster boats responded to an urgent call of mariners in distress Saturday off Georgetown.
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Posted inMaine, News
Dozens rally near Maine State House to protest hate
The ‘Love is Louder’ demonstration was held Saturday in response to a neo-Nazi protest the previous week.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers take advantage of a rare sunny summer Sunday
While this summer isn’t done yet, it’s tracking to be among the wettest ever in Portland.
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NASCAR Cup Series: William Byron wins at Watkins Glen for fifth victory of season
Byron’s wins leaves a number drivers fighting for a spot in the playoffs with one regular-season race left.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox score in ninth to finish sweep of Yankees
Justin Turner hits an RBI double to lift Boston to its third straight win and send New York to its eighth straight loss.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Video: Watch Sunday evening’s Great Falls Balloon Festival launch
The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival has scheduled a final launch at 6 p.m. Sunday from Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
The Week in Photos: Aug. 12-18
The Sun Journal photographers choose some of their favorite images from last week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
A mad dash for a magical ending: My first time in a hot air balloon
As launch after launch was canceled due to weather, my chances of riding in a hot air balloon for the first time were fading fast.
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Shooting near Dufresne Plaza injures 2 people, Lewiston police say
According to police, two people walked Saturday night into the emergency department at St. Mary’s with gunshot wounds, saying they had been shot.