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Bangor Writer Emily Burnham Alone Nails Final Jeopardy, Wins Over $17,000
Emily Burnham, a UMaine alum, was the only 'Jeopardy!' contestant to answer Final Jeopardy correctly in her debut appearance.
Emily Burnham, a Bangor-based writer and editor and a University of Maine alum, won more than $17,000 in her debut on 'Jeopardy!', according to WMTW. Burnham was the only contestant to answer the Final Jeopardy question correctly during the episode that aired on September 23, 2026, which secured her the win. WMTW reported on Burnham's appearance and victory on the game show.
Video: WMTW via YouTube.
