Balloons took flight Saturday morning over Lewiston-Auburn while the parade turned heads.
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Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival takes flight with evening launch
Despite the morning launch being grounded by winds Friday, crowds filled Simard-Payne Memorial Park to take in the evening launch amid food, music and festival activities.
Photos: Friday night at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
Balloons began filling the air above hordes of festivalgoers around 6 p.m. Friday at at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
Pedestrian struck Friday in Lewiston’s Kennedy Park
The vehicle left the roadway, jumping the curb into the park, according to police.
Lewiston balloon festival kicks off with no launch Friday morning
Though conditions were not right Friday morning, festival staff are hopeful conditions will be better to get some rides in over the course of the three-day festival.
Auburn to consider moratorium on needle exchange programs
The potential six-month pause comes at the same time Lewiston officials are considering local regulations.
Near-perfect weather forecasted for Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
The forecast is sunshine and kind winds through Saturday, with a chance of afternoon showers Sunday, giving pilots plenty of opportunities to get their balloons in the air.
Summer Outreach in Lewiston
United Way of Androscoggin County’s project delivers to students.
Community Little Theatre’s ‘SpongeBob Musical’ a timely ‘delight’ | Review
The Auburn theater’s current production brings the cartoon’s color and lovable silliness to life with original music and some unexpected depth.
Lewiston will not make needle exchange decision until September
Previously proposed ordinance language would limit syringe service providers to a 1-to-1 needle exchange, while also regulating where such programs can be located.