The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival had three full launches, plus tethered balloons and more, making it a success both in the air and on the ground, officials say.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lewiston prepares to launch balloon festival
Lewiston city employees prepare Simard-Payne Memorial Park for the weekend’s balloon festival kicking off Friday morning.