LEWISTON — Balloon pilots took advantage of the lack of wind and clear skies to launch Sunday morning from the Great Falls Balloon Festival.

Many then dipped into the Androscoggin River and rose again — also known as a splash-n-dash.

The balloon pilots and crews will return at 6 p.m. Sunday to Simard-Payne Memorial Park to attempt one last launch for the balloon festival.

More online at SunJournal.com/BalloonFest

The Sun Journal is covering the Great Falls Balloon Festival with:

• Livestream video of the 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. launches Friday, Saturday and Sunday, where applicable, at SunJournal.com
• Facebook Live video and photos from festival at Facebook.com/SunJournal
• Stories, photos and videos at SunJournal.com/BalloonFest
• Status updates at SunJournal.com/BalloonFest, Facebook.com/SunJournal and Twitter.com/SunJournal