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Quebec AM | Nov 21, 2012 | 5:08

The demise of the utility pole in the middle of route 251

A utility pole that ended up in the middle of route 251 made headlines around the country this week. Our Townships reporter Sarah Rogers swung by Tuesday to find out more about the pole's short life.

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