The expectant family went into a field and fired off the device, which quickly ignited the 4-foot-tall grass, starting a fire Saturday that grew to 11.5 square miles by Monday morning.
2020
Posted inNation & World
Kamala Harris meets with Blakes during Wisconsin visit
Labor Day also brings Vice President Mike Pence to Wisconsin and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to Pennsylvania.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Oscar-winning Czech director Jiri Menzel dies at 82
His 1966 movie ‘Closely Watched Trains’ won the Academy Award for the best foreign language film.
Posted inNation & World
Prince Harry repays taxpayers’ money for home renovation
Frogmore Cottage will remain the home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they visit the U.K.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield orchard looking at safe ways to host Maine Apple Sunday with same traditions
The Apple Farm is hoping to be able to provide hayrides this year and other festivities, but with safer protocols in place such as mask-wearing and social distancing.
Posted inSports
Bowdoin man channels dirt bike passion into full-fledged motorcross racing venue
Alex Lapierre, 25, builds impressive track that is attracting riders from around the state.
Posted inSports
Serena Williams rallies to reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
Maria Sakkari pushes Williams to a third set before losing to the 23-time Grand Slam champion.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics regain control with 111-89 win
Defense sets the tone as Boston’s takes a 3-2 lead over Toronto in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: Seven-inning games could be just what baseball needs
Shorter games could help baseball keep fans interested, as opposed to the nine-inning slogs we so often see these days.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Patriots put Harris, Allen on IR
Running back Damien Harris and defensive lineman Beau Allen will miss at least the first three games of the season.