After a third unsuccessful launch attempt Saturday morning at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, crowds continued enjoying the food, games, rides, vendors and music during the event’s second day.
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Despite a 4th launch cancellation, Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival-goers still enjoying festivities
Friday and Saturday launches were all canceled because of flight conditions, but that wasn’t enough to keep Simard-Payne Memorial Park from filling with folks.
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Fort Kent mother and child survive deer collision, car fire
The vehicle was engulfed in flames shortly after the crash on Interstate 95 in Dyer Brook.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford to maintain annual town meetings over ballot voting
With 3,137 register voters, around 750 participated in this year’s June elections with 80 attending annual town meeting. In 2023, a year with no major primaries, about 168 voted during June elections with 40 or so attending annual town meeting.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills school district sets Oct. 8 for third budget referendum
After two proposed school budgets went down during referendum votes on June 11 and Aug. 6, administrators are surveying the community before presenting options for further change.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: See the balloons and fans at Saturday’s festival nonlaunch
Three balloons inflated Saturday morning but didn’t go anywhere because of foggy conditions.
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Harpswell boater dies after being struck by propeller
The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the death of 23-year-old Samuel Sharpe.
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Woman severely injured after box truck crashes into tree on I-95
Ashley Peters, 42, of Ellsworth, was hospitalized after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel and swerving into the median.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Kathleen Turner falls ill during Ogunquit musical, misses final performances
The Golden Globe-winning actress became ill during Friday’s afternoon matinee of ‘A Little Night Music’ at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
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Heavy fog cancels morning balloon launch again
Low visibility grounded Saturday’s morning launch at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.