Highland Park native Laura “LuLu” Reich curated last year’s festival and invited Lee back to paint another wall this year.

The balloon pilots are FAA-certified, which means the equipment and balloons must be inspected by a professional every 100 hours or every year of use to pass, she said.

Jackson residents welcome hot air balloons landing on their properties during the week of the Hot Air Jubilee, creating magical moments for homeowners and balloon enthusiasts alike.

AUBURN — Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Lunch Club members will welcome Great Falls Balloon Festival Balloon Meister Ben Weisner, who will address the club at a meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday ...