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Radio West | Jan 2, 2013 | 8:28

Local sports reporter sets goal to lose weight

Katie Maximick is overweight and has decided, rather publicly, to work off the pounds. For the next 60 days, The Alaska Highway News sports reporter will work out, and write about her progress in the paper. She spoke to the Rebecca about her fitness challenge.

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