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Sixth time’s a charm: Lewiston finally able to launch balloons Sunday evening

by Matthew Daigle and Jon Bolduc August 18, 2019August 19, 2019

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

by Jon Bolduc August 18, 2019August 18, 2019

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

by Jon Bolduc August 17, 2019August 17, 2019

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

by Mark LaFlamme August 16, 2019August 17, 2019

“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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At least one seriously hurt in Lewiston crash

by Mark LaFlamme August 16, 2019August 17, 2019

Fire and rescue crews worked to free a woman trapped in her vehicle Friday after a car and truck collided on Lisbon Street.

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Bates College receives its largest-ever federal grant

by Steve Collins August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

Nearly $4 million from the National Science Foundation will allow the college to create a new database of video images useful for research on artificial intelligence and neuroscience.