LEWISTON — The Great Falls Balloon Festival is throwing a beach party. The Great Falls Balloon Festival is hosting its 21st annual festival Aug. 16-18 with a beach party-themed weekend. From Simard-Payne Memorial Park, visitors can enjoy the sight of dozens of hot air balloons as they take to the skies over the Androscoggin River […]

LEWISTON — Kora Shrine will host the second annual Kora Kare for Kids Ride-In on Sept. 7. All net proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospital for Children. This year’s event will be will be bigger than 2012, with planned motorcycle rides, an ATV run, car club runs, a lobster bake and fireworks to end the day. […]

DIXFIELD — Each year, the town of Dixfield will hold its annual Open Market Day. This year’s event will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 on Main Street with a “tip of the hat” to celebrating its 36th anniversary of this popular event. Hot dogs and hamburgers, lobster rolls, French fries and […]

As you approach Scribner’s Mill, you will hear the hum of old machinery turning out barrel parts, shingles, and planed boards. Visitors will watch dry barrel parts being manufactured as well as have the opportunity to help assemble their own barrel. Barrels will be available for sale. Across the street from the mill, exhibitors will […]