Lewiston's Riverfest Regatta welcomes rowers for first time Share Updated: 7:36 PM EDT Jul 24, 2021 Lewiston's Riverfest Regatta welcomes rowers for first time Share Updated: 7:36 PM EDT Jul 24, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AGENCIES ...ARE TRYING TO GET THE FLAMES UNDER CONTRO L. TAKING OVER THE ANDROSCOGGIN RIVERN I LEWISTON TODAY - THE 'RIVERFEST REGATTA.' THE DOWNTOWN STRETCHF O THE RIVE- R BEING USED FOR A ROWING EVENT FOR THE FIRST TIME. BOATS OF ALL SIZ AES ATHLETES OF ALL SKILL LEVELS WERE INVITED TO CHECK OUT THE 15- HUNDRED METER COURSE. ? SEVERAL COMMUNITY GROUPS WORKED TOGETHER TO ORGANIZE THEVENT. E "WE JUST WANNA GET PEOPLE OUT AND TO EXPERIENCE NOT JUST WHAT THE BEST OF OUR TWO DOWNTOWNS HAS TO OFFER, BUT THIS RIVER THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER. ITS SUCH A GRE AT PLACE TO PLAY."