So far, four launches have been grounded due to weather conditions.
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Sunday night’s launch has been canceled
This will be the final attempt at a launch for the 2024 Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
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Lewiston police search apartment house for fourth time; more drug arrests made
Investigators seized methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl and oxycodone pills.
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Lewiston Housing gets approval for 72-unit Ash Street development
The housing authority also received approval this week to convert the Ramada Hotel into a senior living complex.
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Rumford woman stuffed drugs in her pants at Lewiston traffic stop, police say
Kristi Harting told police she was a drug runner between Maine and Massachusetts, an FBI agent says.
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Before an awed crowd, Lewiston’s first balloon flight took place in 1865
From two miles up, the balloonist said, he was ‘a speck in mid-sky, hanging on nothing.’
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Live updates: This time it’s rain that stops the balloons from launching
Updates will be posted during the balloon launches at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
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Fundraiser for Geoffroy family set for Lewiston Aug. 25
LEWISTON — A fundraiser for Eric Geoffroy is set for 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at The Cage, 9 Ash St. Geoffroy recently received a dual kidney and liver transplants. He is a local guy who gives back to the community in many ways. He was a youth hockey coach, helps anyone who needs it […]
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Lewiston humane society to host Barks n’ Brews event Aug. 25
LEWISTON — Barks n’ Brews, part of an International Dog & Cat Day Celebration, is set for 11:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave. The event will feature face painting, live music by Jody Boys, a variety of activities and […]
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Vote for your favorite photo from the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival!
We are giving away cash prizes for the best photos taken at this year’s festival.