See more stunning photos and watch video of the launches Video from Sunday morning’s launch
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Great Falls Balloon Festival: Day 2, just as picture perfect
See more stunning photos and watch video of the launches LEWISTON — There was a young boy with a tall, red Mohawk. A grown man rocking fierce animal face-paint. A dog in a backpack. And balloons, 20 of them, each rising into the postcard-perfect sky to cheers during the evening launch. “We really came to […]
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‘Someday’ is finally here for contest winner and her father
See more stunning photos and watch video of the launches LEWISTON — Every morning, I wake up to the sound of my alarm at five o’clock, and I press snooze as many times as I can before I absolutely have to get up for work. This morning is different though: This morning I was wide […]
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Up, up and away! Another successful morning launch Satuday
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Tens of thousands turn out for food, fun, friends at festival
LEWISTON — Tens of thousands of people turned out for the Great Falls Balloon Festival Friday evening, but not just for the balloons. “The excitement, the food,” said Rita Dick of Auburn, as the smell of fried dough and sausages wafted over to the shady spot she shared with her in-laws. “We’ve been eating since […]
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‘Best weather in 21 years’ greets Great Falls Balloon Festival
“It’s absolutely perfect,” said Colyer, pilot for the Last Penny balloon. “It’s the right temperature for the balloon. There’s no wind at ground level but just a little bit up above. It’s a good clear day with great visibility. I couldn’t ask for any more.” The Great Falls Balloon Festival kicked off Friday morning with […]
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Balloon festival ready to launch 21st year
LEWISTON — For the 21st year, the skies over Lewiston and Auburn will be filled with colorful balloons, music and the smell of fried dough starting Friday. Festivities kick off at 6 a.m. at Simard/Payne Memorial Park with a balloon launch. Festival Marketing Director Christina Noonan said she is looking forward to some nice weather […]