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.
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.
Heavy fog cancels morning balloon launch again
Low visibility grounded Saturday’s morning launch at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
Lewiston residents say they want new administrator to change city’s course
The turnout was limited, but those that came had plenty to say. There are big expectations for Lewiston’s next administrator.
Most balloons grounded for Friday night launch as Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival heads into the weekend
Although only two balloons got off the ground for the Friday night launch, the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon festival was heavily attended and hopes were high for weekend launches.
Update: Juvenile on bicycle killed when struck by pickup in Sabattus identified
It is the first bicycle fatality in Maine this year.
Woman wounded, man arrested after Lewiston shooting
The woman was hospitalized and expected to survive after being shot on Blake Street.
Rain hampers last chance for balloon launches
After five canceled balloon launches between Friday and Sunday morning, Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival attendees came out one last time with hopes to see a launch.
Heavy fog grounds the first planned balloon launch Friday morning
The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival gets a rocky start. Next takeoff is set for 6 p.m. Friday, weather permitting.