Hot-air balloon festival draws thousands to Aroostook County

by Melissa Lizotte
5 years ago
A crowd gathers as Patrick Grogan, the pilot of Neon Dreamz, gives tethered rides during the Crown of Maine Balloon Festival on Saturday. (Staff photo/Melissa Lizotte)
Nearly half the pilots traveled from Florida this year, while others came from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Alabama.Read more.