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PublishedAugust 20, 2024
While most balloonists stayed on the ground, Jim Rodrigue opted to rise into the sky
Local balloonists felt safe taking flight despite the breeze on Friday evening.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2024
A mostly grounded balloon festival took off anyway, with much success
Organizers hail success of a festival that drew big, happy crowds despite weather that kept most balloons from taking flight.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2024
Rain, low clouds cancel Sunday’s morning balloon launches
No morning launches were made at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival this year. Balloons will try taking off one last time Sunday evening before the festival wraps up.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2024
Photo Album: See the balloon festival crowd have fun without the balloons
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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PublishedAugust 17, 2024
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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PublishedAugust 17, 2024
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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PublishedAugust 17, 2024
Heavy fog cancels morning balloon launch again
Low visibility grounded Saturday's morning launch at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2024
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.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2024
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.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2024
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.
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