A look at why there are so many balloons up there — launched for purposes of war, weather, science, business or just goofing around; why they’re getting attention now; and how the U.S. is ...

LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- Lewiston has announced the theme for its upcoming Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival: Star Wars! They are calling it "The Rise of the Balloons," unveiling the theme on May ...