About 20 colorful hot air balloons star in the three-day event, which also includes carnival rides and musical acts.
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Merger of Auburn, Lewiston won’t be on November ballot
Opponents worry about losing identity and question whether the consolidation would really save money.
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South Portland man accused of threatening driver with machete in road rage case
Carlos Genoves, 52, is charged with aggravated assault and other offenses in connection with the incident, which occurred Saturday in Sabattus.
Posted inCops & Courts
Maine postal worker gets probation for embezzlement
Jayme Temoke pleaded guilty to taking more than $4,000 while working at the West Poland post office.
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Organizers of Lewiston balloon festival stress safety measures
In the wake of a fatal hot-air balloon crash in Texas, organizers say they only invite pilots who have passed yearly tests.
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Maine Observer: Sometimes moving is better than staying
The newest location affords a glimpse and smell of the ocean and evokes memories of a graduation party in a blizzard.
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Lewiston man accused of weekend attack on wine shop clerk
Arthur Bush, 46, entered the store, waited until other shoppers left and attacked the lone employee behind the counter, according to the store’s owner.
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Lewiston man sentenced to federal prison for crack cocaine, gun crimes
Doug Bixby, 25, will serve 57 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Lewiston man with samurai sword charged with threatening store clerk
Police say Joshua Kyle carries the sword around the city ‘all the time.’
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Our View: Future of Maine economy depends on innovation
We should follow the lead of the places that are booming and foster growth by focusing on schools, natural resources, public policy and quality of life.