Festival organizers decided last week to cancel its annual event.
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Sixth time’s a charm: Lewiston finally able to launch balloons Sunday evening
After five consecutive launch cancellations at the Great Falls Balloon Festival, the sunny weather and clear skies held on, allowing for a successful launch Sunday evening at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
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Sunday morning’s balloon launch canceled but there’s hope for the evening
While the prospects for viable launch conditions Sunday evening are still up in the air, it still looks feasible.
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Overcast skies keep balloons on the ground Saturday morning
Overcast conditions came with a host of hazards, leading the Great Falls Balloon Festival to cancel its third planned launch of the weekend.
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Positive attitudes come out on top … even though balloons didn’t
“Look at everybody down here. Everybody’s having a good time. We’re going to have so much fun this weekend, it’s just awesome,” said Paul Englehart, Raspberry Ripple crew chief.
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The strange tale of a Maine balloonist who vanished in 1885
Wealthy Frederick Gower disappeared after his balloon wound up in the English Channel and put an end to his plan to develop a way to drop dynamite on London or Paris in future wars with the help of wind-borne bombing.
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Sky’s the limit for Maine balloon festival
The balloon festival, held each year on the banks of the Androscoggin River, was launched in 1993 as a way of attracting tourists and enabling various nonprofit groups to raise awareness to their causes.
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Bees and Smokey Bear to rise above 2019 Great Falls Balloon Festival
Happy birthday, Smokey Bear. The 2019 Great Falls Balloon Festival theme centers on bees, bears and fire prevention. “Bee Safe,” the theme advises. “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” Confused? “This year’s theme was based on Smokey Bear celebrating a major milestone: his 75th Birthday!” according to a festival news release. “We welcome you to […]
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Great Falls and a great balloon festival in Lewiston
The annual balloon festival in Lewiston is just one of the great things happening in western Maine this summer. Here’s a sample of activities to choose from.