3-year-old injured after being run over by family member in Lagrange, sheriff’s office says

Portland Press Herald and WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedThe Penobscot County Sheriff's Office said it responded to the incident at a Lagrange residence just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

What changedPortland Press Herald frames it as "3-year-old injured after being run over by family member in Lagrange, sheriff’s office sa...". WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "3-year-old seriously injured after being run over by vehicle in La Grange".

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Still Watching. Portland Press Herald frames it as "3-year-old injured after being run over by family member in Lagrange, sheriff’s office sa...". WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "3-year-old seriously injured after being run over by vehicle in La Grange".

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Portland Press Herald46m ago

3-year-old injured after being run over by family member in Lagrange, sheriff’s office says

The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office said it responded to the incident at a Lagrange residence just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)44m ago

3-year-old seriously injured after being run over by vehicle in La Grange

Authorities say the child was run over by a vehicle driven by a family member and was taken to a Bangor hospital with serious injuries

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