Light pole falls on couple in Old Orchard Beach as wind gusts sweep through Maine

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

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What happenedThe Massachusetts couple were transported to the hospital for their injuries, according to the town. A few thousand Mainers also lost power Thursday afternoon.

What changedPortland Press Herald frames it as "Light pole falls on couple in Old Orchard Beach as wind gusts sweep through Maine". WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "Couple injured after wind gust topples light pole in Old Orchard Beach".

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Still Watching. Portland Press Herald frames it as "Light pole falls on couple in Old Orchard Beach as wind gusts sweep through Maine". WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "Couple injured after wind gust topples light pole in Old Orchard Beach".

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Sep 10, 11:08 PM: WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) joined the source map.

Sep 10, 11:33 PM: Portland Press Herald joined the source map.

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Portland Press Herald2h ago

Light pole falls on couple in Old Orchard Beach as wind gusts sweep through Maine

The Massachusetts couple were transported to the hospital for their injuries, according to the town. A few thousand Mainers also lost power Thursday afternoon.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)2h ago

Couple injured after wind gust topples light pole in Old Orchard Beach

Police say the Massachusetts couple was taken to a local hospital after the light pole fell Thursday afternoon.

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