PHOTO: New hoops in Lewiston

PHOTO: Back to school shopping means more ear piercings

Mechanic Falls residents turn in petitions to recall 4 of 5 town councilors

The same four councilors targeted in the recall voted to dismiss Town Manager Zakk Maher in June.

11th Maine Native American Summer Market coming to Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village

The event Aug. 24 features more than 40 Maine artists.

Sixth time’s a charm: Sunday evening balloon launch a success

After five consecutive launch cancellations at the Great Falls Balloon Festival, the sunny weather and clear skies held on, allowing for a successful launch Sunday evening at Simard-Payne Memorial Park

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Working: After 52 years, moving but not hanging up their scissors, yet

Richard and Solange Pepin attended Henson's Barber School in 1966, opened a shop the next year and they've been cutting together in Lewiston ever since.

Video: Watch the Great Falls Balloon Festival from a drone

The balloons didn't go up Saturday night but they did Sunday night. See the crowds and some balloons inflate from a new viewpoint.

Sunday morning’s balloon launch canceled but there’s hope for the evening

While the prospects for viable launch conditions Sunday evening are still up in the air, it still looks feasible.

Hey, Balloon Festival-goers: Stop me if you’ve heard this one before…

For the fourth time during the 27th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival, the scheduled balloon launch had to be canceled due to strong winds and unfavorable weather conditions, but that didn't stop festival-goers from having a good time Saturday afternoon and evening.