After five cancelled balloon launches between Friday and Sunday morning, Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival attendees came out one last time with hopes to see a launch.
Frida Zeinali
Staff Writer
Frida Zeinali is a staff reporter at the Sun Journal covering mostly local education in Lewiston and Auburn. A Youth Journalism International alum, she came to Maine by way of Marquette University where she did radio for a while in graduate school. She calls Auburn home these days.
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Rain, low clouds cancel Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival launches on Sunday morning
Since Friday, balloon launches have been canceled due to heavy fog, strong winds, low cloud cover and rain.
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Despite launch cancelations Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival-goers still enjoying festivities
Sunday will bring Family Fun Day, which will have several free activities and events for families. Among the action Sunday will be an appearance from Maine’s very own American Idol Julia Gagnon.
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Heavy fog cancels morning balloon launch again
Low visibility grounded Saturday’s morning launch at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
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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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Takeoff in 3, 2, 1: Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival begins Friday
Fourteen hot-air balloons will be soaring above the Twin Cities Friday through Sunday, with a lot more fun happening at the Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
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New commuter bus between Lewiston, Auburn, Portland gets mixed reviews so far
The LAP service started its two-year pilot run July 22. In the short time since the route began, some passengers have questions about its reliability.
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Town of Mechanic Falls mourns, seeks answers after 3 found dead over weekend
As the Office of Chief Medical Examiner determines the cause and manner of the deaths, the community grieves.
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L/A RiverFest 2024 wraps up with a regatta on the Androscoggin River
Folks gathered on the John T. Jenkins Memorial Bridge to enjoy the view of oarsmen on the day’s calm Androscoggin River.
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Cooking class serves up traditional Ukrainian dishes at Lewiston hospital
Three Ukrainian women gathered Wednesday to share their favorite dishes with a new community in Lewiston.