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    <title>Q97.9 – Portland\'s #1 Hit Music Station – Portland Pop Radio</title>
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      <title>This charming Bar Harbor Café Feels Straight Out Of Friends</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:41:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With a menu item that blends local flavors, Acadia Perk has something special brewing that's sure to please. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/acadia-perk-coffee-shop-bar-harbor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With a menu item that blends local flavors, Acadia Perk has something special brewing that&apos;s sure to please. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/acadia-perk-coffee-shop-bar-harbor/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Man Pushed His Best Friend in a Wheelchair 160 Miles From Vermont to Maine in a Powerful Journey of Recovery</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:01:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As they travel from Vermont to Maine, the mantra 'Keep Pushing' resonates deeply, reminding us all of the strength found in friendship during adversity. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-hampshire-running-for-awareness/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As they travel from Vermont to Maine, the mantra &apos;Keep Pushing&apos; resonates deeply, reminding us all of the strength found in friendship during adversity. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-hampshire-running-for-awareness/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The best NH bars and breweries for World Cup fever</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:01:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As the World Cup draws closer, New Hampshire's bars and pubs are buzzing with excitement, ready to roll out the red carpet for soccer fans. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/nh-world-cup-watch-parties/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As the World Cup draws closer, New Hampshire&apos;s bars and pubs are buzzing with excitement, ready to roll out the red carpet for soccer fans. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/nh-world-cup-watch-parties/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garret]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Best Restaurants in Bath, Maine: Where to Eat Right Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:08:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bath is famous for shipbuilding, but it also has plenty of great places to eat. Here are the 10 top-rated restaurants in town, according to TripAdvisor. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/bath-maine-popular-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bath is famous for shipbuilding, but it also has plenty of great places to eat. Here are the 10 top-rated restaurants in town, according to TripAdvisor. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/bath-maine-popular-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Skowhegan's Heritage House Closing Permanently</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:59:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you ever have a chance to eat here? <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/heritage-house-skowhegan-maine-closes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you ever have a chance to eat here? <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/heritage-house-skowhegan-maine-closes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Official 2026 Maine Agricultural Fair Schedule</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:09:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The official Maine fair schedule is out for 2026 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/official-maine-fair-schedule-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The official Maine fair schedule is out for 2026 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/official-maine-fair-schedule-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:56:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The stage is set for the World Cup, and New England fans have a special connection to three key players. Get ready. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-england-soccer-world-cup-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The stage is set for the World Cup, and New England fans have a special connection to three key players. Get ready. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-england-soccer-world-cup-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Challenged the Portland Sea Dogs to Let Us Sing. They Said Yes.</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine the thrill and panic of singing the National Anthem at a packed Sea Dogs game. That's the journey waiting to unfold tonight. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/portland-sea-dogs-national-anthem/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine the thrill and panic of singing the National Anthem at a packed Sea Dogs game. That&apos;s the journey waiting to unfold tonight. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/portland-sea-dogs-national-anthem/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Augusta &amp; Hallowell City Halls Moving to 4-Day Work Week</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/augusta-hallowell-maine-city-office-schedule/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:26:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here's the latest on this trending story <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/augusta-hallowell-maine-city-office-schedule/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&apos;s the latest on this trending story <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/augusta-hallowell-maine-city-office-schedule/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cooper Fox]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Maine Hornets Have Officially Taken Over My Backyard</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/hornet-invasion-lewiston-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:28:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With a hornet invasion taking over a beloved birdhouse, it's a battle of wills in Lewiston. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/hornet-invasion-lewiston-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With a hornet invasion taking over a beloved birdhouse, it&apos;s a battle of wills in Lewiston. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/hornet-invasion-lewiston-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Feile Irish Pub in Wells, Maine, Set to Reopen</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/feile-irish-wells-maine-opening-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:28:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a short hiatus for some much needed repairs, Feile Irish Pub in Wells, Maine, is preparing to reopen for the busy summer season <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/feile-irish-wells-maine-opening-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a short hiatus for some much needed repairs, Feile Irish Pub in Wells, Maine, is preparing to reopen for the busy summer season <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/feile-irish-wells-maine-opening-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joey]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Portland, Maine, Among Top 10 Best 'Staycation' Cities in America</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/portland-maine-best-staycation-cities-america/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:56:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wallethub says Portland, Maine, is one of the 10 best 'staycation' cities in America for 2026 and here are the reasons why <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/portland-maine-best-staycation-cities-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wallethub says Portland, Maine, is one of the 10 best &apos;staycation&apos; cities in America for 2026 and here are the reasons why <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/portland-maine-best-staycation-cities-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joey]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Tee Off, Spot Sturgeon, And Unwind By The Lake This Father’s Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:41:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Picture this: a sunny June morning, a hearty breakfast, and laughter echoing on the golf course. Father's Day in Central Maine is truly special. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/central-maine-fathers-day-activities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Picture this: a sunny June morning, a hearty breakfast, and laughter echoing on the golf course. Father&apos;s Day in Central Maine is truly special. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/central-maine-fathers-day-activities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Allyssa Marson]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Beloved Kittery, Maine Restaurant Is Making Memories Again</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:20:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In a town where memories linger, a beloved seafood spot reopens its doors, inviting everyone to relive cherished moments and make new ones. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/warrens-seafood-kittery-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In a town where memories linger, a beloved seafood spot reopens its doors, inviting everyone to relive cherished moments and make new ones. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/warrens-seafood-kittery-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Maine Women’s Soccer Team Sells Out Deposits in Under an Hour</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:10:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[More tough news for the "give it a year" crowd: Maine's new women's soccer team sold more than 5,000 season ticket deposits in its first hour. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-womens-soccer-season-tickets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[More tough news for the &quot;give it a year&quot; crowd: Maine&apos;s new women&apos;s soccer team sold more than 5,000 season ticket deposits in its first hour. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-womens-soccer-season-tickets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Portland Hearts of Pine via Facebook </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Sedenka]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Maine Gastropub Gets a Rebrand 13 Years After It First Opened</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/standard-gastropub-last-chair-bridgton-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:44:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The transformation from Standard Gastropub to The Last Chair brings a ski flair to the restaurant, while keeping beloved dishes alive. <a href="https://wjbq.com/standard-gastropub-last-chair-bridgton-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The transformation from Standard Gastropub to The Last Chair brings a ski flair to the restaurant, while keeping beloved dishes alive. <a href="https://wjbq.com/standard-gastropub-last-chair-bridgton-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean McKenna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This Maine Beach May Be the Easiest Family Beach Day</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/ferry-beach-stress-free-day-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:57:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's something magical about a spontaneous beach day, no fuss, just sun, sand, and a joy that comes from simply being. Ferry Beach captures that perfectly. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/ferry-beach-stress-free-day-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There&apos;s something magical about a spontaneous beach day, no fuss, just sun, sand, and a joy that comes from simply being. Ferry Beach captures that perfectly. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/ferry-beach-stress-free-day-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Maine Native Cooper Flagg Named to Time's Influential Sports List</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-cooper-flagg-time-magazine/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[More accolades continue to roll in for Cooper Flagg as the Maine native keeps adding to an already impressive résumé early in his career. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-cooper-flagg-time-magazine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[More accolades continue to roll in for Cooper Flagg as the Maine native keeps adding to an already impressive r&#xE9;sum&#xE9; early in his career. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-cooper-flagg-time-magazine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Sedenka]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Who’s Replacing Kelly Clarkson in Daytime? Here’s the Twist</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/252/p/kelly-clarkson-show-ending-replacement/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:17:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When news broke that 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' is ending, fans quickly started asking who might replace her. But NBCUniversal has other plans. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/252/p/kelly-clarkson-show-ending-replacement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When news broke that &apos;The Kelly Clarkson Show&apos; is ending, fans quickly started asking who might replace her. But NBCUniversal has other plans. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/252/p/kelly-clarkson-show-ending-replacement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Meet Bear, the Adorable New Comfort K-9 With UMaine's Police</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/bear-umaine-police-department-comfort-dog/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:49:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Meet Bear, the newest member of the UMaine Police team. This friendly pup is ready to spread some joy around campus. <a href="https://wjbq.com/bear-umaine-police-department-comfort-dog/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Meet Bear, the newest member of the UMaine Police team. This friendly pup is ready to spread some joy around campus. <a href="https://wjbq.com/bear-umaine-police-department-comfort-dog/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">University of Maine Police Department via Facebook; Canva</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean McKenna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>A Gluten Free Sweet Tooth's Dream in Scarborough, Maine</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/gluten-free-cookiedough-icecream-scarborough-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:42:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine layers of creamy ice cream and cookie dough, all gluten-free! This dessert is turning heads and taste buds in Scarborough. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/gluten-free-cookiedough-icecream-scarborough-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine layers of creamy ice cream and cookie dough, all gluten-free! This dessert is turning heads and taste buds in Scarborough. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/gluten-free-cookiedough-icecream-scarborough-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">themainescoopco via Instagram</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Allyssa Marson]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Hobby Lobby Prepares For Grand Opening in Brunswick, Maine</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/hobby-lobby-brunswick-maine-grand-opening/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:46:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Retail giant Hobby Lobby is preparing for the grand opening of their fifth location in Maine as their new Brunswick store is nearly complete <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/hobby-lobby-brunswick-maine-grand-opening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Retail giant Hobby Lobby is preparing for the grand opening of their fifth location in Maine as their new Brunswick store is nearly complete <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/hobby-lobby-brunswick-maine-grand-opening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joey]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What Are Flock Cameras?</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/ban-flock-cameras-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:15:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One Maine town wants to ban the AI-powered Cameras <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/ban-flock-cameras-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One Maine town wants to ban the AI-powered Cameras <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/ban-flock-cameras-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cooper Fox]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Details About the Killing of Makayla Rose DeSantis</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/makayla-desantis-austin-doucette-maine-murder/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:34:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[She was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in March <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/makayla-desantis-austin-doucette-maine-murder/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[She was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in March <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/makayla-desantis-austin-doucette-maine-murder/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cooper Fox]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Best Time to Visit Maine's Acadia National Park, Experts Say</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-acadia-national-park-visiting/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:20:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking to experience Acadia without the packed trails and traffic? A popular travel website recommends these four months as the best times to visit. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-acadia-national-park-visiting/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking to experience Acadia without the packed trails and traffic? A popular travel website recommends these four months as the best times to visit. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-acadia-national-park-visiting/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Sedenka]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jonathan Scott Could Be Headed Somewhere Unexpected</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/252/p/jonathan-scott-daytime-tv-talk-show-pilot/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:50:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 'Property Brothers' star is reportedly stepping into the daytime TV world with a brand-new talk show pilot. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/252/p/jonathan-scott-daytime-tv-talk-show-pilot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The &apos;Property Brothers&apos; star is reportedly stepping into the daytime TV world with a brand-new talk show pilot. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/252/p/jonathan-scott-daytime-tv-talk-show-pilot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donny Meacham]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>15 Best Maine Craft Breweries Worth the Drive</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Maine is home to exceptional craft breweries from the coast to the mountains. Here are 15 destinations that are absolutely worth the trip. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-breweries-worth-trip/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Maine is home to exceptional craft breweries from the coast to the mountains. Here are 15 destinations that are absolutely worth the trip. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-breweries-worth-trip/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Bigelow Brewing, Funky Bow Brewing, Orono Brewing via Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Sedenka]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This Quiet Sebago Lake Beach Might Be Maine's Best-Kept Secret</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/tassel-top-park-raymond-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:29:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine a peaceful day at the lake, away from the summer crowds. Tassel Top Park is where locals find their slice of serenity. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/tassel-top-park-raymond-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine a peaceful day at the lake, away from the summer crowds. Tassel Top Park is where locals find their slice of serenity. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/tassel-top-park-raymond-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Gliding Through Calm Waters To A Picture-Perfect Sunset</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/sebago-trails-paddling-co-kayaking-tour/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:05:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Imagine paddling through tranquil waters as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky with breathtaking colors. That’s just a taste of this local adventure. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/sebago-trails-paddling-co-kayaking-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine paddling through tranquil waters as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky with breathtaking colors. That&#x2019;s just a taste of this local adventure. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/sebago-trails-paddling-co-kayaking-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Headed to Thompson's Point? Read This First</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/thompsons-point-concert-tips-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:22:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Thompson's Point is gearing up for a summer of unforgettable shows. Just wait until you see the view and feel the energy! <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/thompsons-point-concert-tips-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thompson&apos;s Point is gearing up for a summer of unforgettable shows. Just wait until you see the view and feel the energy! <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/thompsons-point-concert-tips-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These 3 Maine Restaurants Closed for Good in May </title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:40:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The restaurant scene in Maine is a rollercoaster of joy and sorrow, and in May 2026, we felt the drop. <a href="https://wjbq.com/maine-restaurants-closed-may-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The restaurant scene in Maine is a rollercoaster of joy and sorrow, and in May 2026, we felt the drop. <a href="https://wjbq.com/maine-restaurants-closed-may-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Mulligans - Biddeford via Facebook; Google Maps</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean McKenna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Maine Footy Brings Exciting Women's Soccer to Portland, Maine</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/maine-footy-soccer-club/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:12:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The soccer boom in Portland is real, and Maine Footy is right at the heart of it. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/maine-footy-soccer-club/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The soccer boom in Portland is real, and Maine Footy is right at the heart of it. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/maine-footy-soccer-club/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Sedenka]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fryeburg Fair Announces Special Sale on Ride Bracelets </title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/fryeburg-fair-maine-bracelet-sale/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:09:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ride bracelet sale <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/fryeburg-fair-maine-bracelet-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&apos;s everything you need to know about the upcoming ride bracelet sale <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/fryeburg-fair-maine-bracelet-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cooper Fox]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Titanic of New England: Rediscovering the Tragedy of 1898</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/sinking-of-steamship-portland-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:09:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The tragic incident happened in November of 1898 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/sinking-of-steamship-portland-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The tragic incident happened in November of 1898 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/sinking-of-steamship-portland-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cooper Fox]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Think Every Stephen King Story Happens in Maine? Think Again.</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/495/p/stephen-king-books-set-outside-maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Stephen King's stories often echo the haunting whispers of Maine's landscapes, but did you know some tales venture far beyond his home state? <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/495/p/stephen-king-books-set-outside-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Stephen King&apos;s stories often echo the haunting whispers of Maine&apos;s landscapes, but did you know some tales venture far beyond his home state? <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/495/p/stephen-king-books-set-outside-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Tuttle]]></dc:creator>
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