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    <title>Q97.9 – Portland\'s #1 Hit Music Station – Portland Pop Radio</title>
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      <title>Maine Skiers, Get Ready! Sugarloaf Targeting November Opening </title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:46:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As Sugarloaf gears up for its 76th season, the iconic Maine ski resort is eyeing a late-November opening. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-sugarloaf-opening-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As Sugarloaf gears up for its 76th season, the iconic Maine ski resort is eyeing a late-November opening. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-sugarloaf-opening-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Maine Is Officially New England's Most Overweight State</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Maine is falling well behind the rest of New England when it comes to our overall health and well-being. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-most-overweight-new-england/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Maine is falling well behind the rest of New England when it comes to our overall health and well-being. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-most-overweight-new-england/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Funky Bow Brewing in Lyman, Maine, Closes Permanently</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:44:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Funky Bow Brewing, a popular gathering spot in Lyman, Maine, has closed permanently after 14 years in business <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/funky-bow-brewing-lyman-maine-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Funky Bow Brewing, a popular gathering spot in Lyman, Maine, has closed permanently after 14 years in business <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/funky-bow-brewing-lyman-maine-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joey]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Emergency Vet Clinic in Portland, Maine, Opens New Hospital</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:53:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care in Portland, Maine, is moving its emergency and critical care to a new hospital in Falmouth, Maine <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/portland-maine-falmouth-emergency-vet-hospital/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care in Portland, Maine, is moving its emergency and critical care to a new hospital in Falmouth, Maine <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/portland-maine-falmouth-emergency-vet-hospital/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joey]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These 10 Lewiston, Maine, Restaurants Are Diner Favorites</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 01:28:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lewiston has no shortage of fantastic places to eat. Here’s a look at the city’s highest-rated restaurants, according to diner reviews. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/lewiston-maine-best-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lewiston has no shortage of fantastic places to eat. Here&#x2019;s a look at the city&#x2019;s highest-rated restaurants, according to diner reviews. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/lewiston-maine-best-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Sedenka]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>L.L. Bean in Freeport, Maine, Unveil 8 Special Holiday Weekends</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:01:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of their Northern Lights celebration, L.L. Bean will hold 8 specialty weekends in November and December at their flagship store in Freeport, Maine <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/freeport-maine-llbean-holiday-special-weekends/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As part of their Northern Lights celebration, L.L. Bean will hold 8 specialty weekends in November and December at their flagship store in Freeport, Maine <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/freeport-maine-llbean-holiday-special-weekends/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joey]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Costco to Open Second New Hampshire Store in Late-2027</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:31:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Approvals have been granted clearing the way for Costco to open a massive second location in Newington, New Hampshire late in 2027 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/costco-newington-new-hampshire-opening-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Approvals have been granted clearing the way for Costco to open a massive second location in Newington, New Hampshire late in 2027 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/costco-newington-new-hampshire-opening-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These Are Portland, Maine's Must-Try Seafood Restaurants</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:19:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Portland definitely knows a thing or two about incredible seafood, but according to diners, these restaurants are truly a cut above the rest. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/portland-maine-best-seafood-joints/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Portland definitely knows a thing or two about incredible seafood, but according to diners, these restaurants are truly a cut above the rest. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/portland-maine-best-seafood-joints/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" type="html">Street &amp; Co, Luke's Lobster, Eventide Oyster via Facebook </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Sedenka]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to New England in 2027</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:25:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Are you already thinking about the 2027 concert season? <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/concert-schedule-maine-nh-massachusetts-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you already thinking about the 2027 concert season? <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/concert-schedule-maine-nh-massachusetts-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Boston, Massachusetts Chosen as the Best Smelling City in America</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Boston's bakeries and flower shops apparently smell so good, the city just got ranked America's best smelling place. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/boston-best-smelling-city-why-mikes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Boston&apos;s bakeries and flower shops apparently smell so good, the city just got ranked America&apos;s best smelling place. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/boston-best-smelling-city-why-mikes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Sullivan]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Did You Know Marshmallow Fluff Was Invented Right Here in New England?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two World War I veterans turned a barrel of sugar and determination into a New England treat empire. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/marshmallow-fluff-somerville-ma-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two World War I veterans turned a barrel of sugar and determination into a New England treat empire. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/marshmallow-fluff-somerville-ma-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Katie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Newest Maine Market Basket Store Sets Official Opening Date</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:26:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Scarborough Store will be the 4th location in Maine <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/market-basket-scarborough-maine-opening-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Scarborough Store will be the 4th location in Maine <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/market-basket-scarborough-maine-opening-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cooper Fox]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>5 New Hampshire restaurants you need to try</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:00:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Five local restaurants across New Hampshire are quietly earning devoted followings with fresh food and genuine hospitality that keeps people coming back. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/hidden-gem-restaurants-new-hampshire/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Five local restaurants across New Hampshire are quietly earning devoted followings with fresh food and genuine hospitality that keeps people coming back. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/hidden-gem-restaurants-new-hampshire/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garret]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Conquer This Maine Restaurant's 4-Pound Prime Rib Food Challenge</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:22:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lake House Tavern in Windham just threw down a 4-pound prime rib challenge that's got locals either excited or terrified, probably both. <a href="https://wjbq.com/prime-rib-food-challenge-windham-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lake House Tavern in Windham just threw down a 4-pound prime rib challenge that&apos;s got locals either excited or terrified, probably both. <a href="https://wjbq.com/prime-rib-food-challenge-windham-maine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean McKenna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Minibar in Portland, Maine, to Close Permanently</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:02:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The only miniature golf course in Portland, Maine, is set to close as Minibar announces its final day of operation <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/minibar-portland-maine-golf-closing-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The only miniature golf course in Portland, Maine, is set to close as Minibar announces its final day of operation <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/minibar-portland-maine-golf-closing-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joey]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Here Are US News Top 3 Best NH Hospitals For Heart Bypass Surgery</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Three New Hampshire hospitals just earned top marks for heart surgery and cardiac care. That's good news if you or someone you love needs treatment close to home. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-hampshire-hospitals-heart-surgery-excellence/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three New Hampshire hospitals just earned top marks for heart surgery and cardiac care. That&apos;s good news if you or someone you love needs treatment close to home. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-hampshire-hospitals-heart-surgery-excellence/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Best Places to Retire in Maine Might Surprise You</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:47:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you considered retiring to Maine? <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/best-places-maine-to-retire-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>The name got me, but the drink options kept my attention</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/burgers-bad-decisions-bangor-maine-restaurant/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:31:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bangor's getting a new burger spot that opens at 5 a.m. and doesn't close until midnight, because some people need food when everywhere else is shut down. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/burgers-bad-decisions-bangor-maine-restaurant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bangor&apos;s getting a new burger spot that opens at 5 a.m. and doesn&apos;t close until midnight, because some people need food when everywhere else is shut down. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/burgers-bad-decisions-bangor-maine-restaurant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Allyssa Marson]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Adam Sandler Spotted at 2 Popular New Hampshire Restaurants</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:54:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Adam Sandler stopped by two New Hampshire restaurants this week, picking up breakfast for strangers and posing for photos with staff and fans. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/adam-sandler-nh-puritan-friendly-toast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Adam Sandler stopped by two New Hampshire restaurants this week, picking up breakfast for strangers and posing for photos with staff and fans. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/adam-sandler-nh-puritan-friendly-toast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean McKenna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This new Rangeley shop comes with a sweet family connection</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/salt-stem-rangeley-maine-deli-flowers/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:06:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rangeley's getting a new gathering spot this fall. Salt & Stem brings deli sandwiches, local goods, and fresh flowers all under one roof on Main Street. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/salt-stem-rangeley-maine-deli-flowers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rangeley&apos;s getting a new gathering spot this fall. Salt &amp; Stem brings deli sandwiches, local goods, and fresh flowers all under one roof on Main Street. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/salt-stem-rangeley-maine-deli-flowers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" type="html">The Farm at Blueberry Hill via Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Allyssa Marson]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Market Basket Sets Grand Opening Date For New Scarborough Store</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/market-basket-scarborough-maine-grand-opening/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:11:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A cornerstone of The Downs development, Market Basket will celebrate their grand opening in Scarborough, Maine, on November 6 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/market-basket-scarborough-maine-grand-opening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A cornerstone of The Downs development, Market Basket will celebrate their grand opening in Scarborough, Maine, on November 6 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/market-basket-scarborough-maine-grand-opening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joey]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Massachusetts Man Is Spreading Light, One Solar Light at a Time</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/spreading-joy-one-solar-light-season/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:57:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Richard's been handing out hundreds of solar lights to neighbors he's never met, and his reason might surprise you. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/spreading-joy-one-solar-light-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Richard&apos;s been handing out hundreds of solar lights to neighbors he&apos;s never met, and his reason might surprise you. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/spreading-joy-one-solar-light-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Crouse House to Open a Café on Lisbon Street in Lewiston, Maine</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:32:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Crouse House is bringing their coffee roasting operation to downtown Lewiston with a new café, and they're asking the community to help make it happen. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/crouse-house-cafe-lisbon-street-lewiston/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Crouse House is bringing their coffee roasting operation to downtown Lewiston with a new caf&#xE9;, and they&apos;re asking the community to help make it happen. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/crouse-house-cafe-lisbon-street-lewiston/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Witches Row Returns to Belfast, Maine This Halloween</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:06:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Costumed rowers paddle through Belfast Harbor this Halloween in a quirky tradition that's become a local favorite over eight years. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/belfast-maine-witches-row-halloween-tradition/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Costumed rowers paddle through Belfast Harbor this Halloween in a quirky tradition that&apos;s become a local favorite over eight years. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/490/p/belfast-maine-witches-row-halloween-tradition/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Allyssa Marson]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>4 Legendary Musical Acts Performing at Gillette Stadium in 2027</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/gillette-stadium-concerts-massachusetts-2027/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:28:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Luke Combs, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, and Oasis will all perform at Gillette Stadium in 2027 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/gillette-stadium-concerts-massachusetts-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Luke Combs, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, and Oasis will all perform at Gillette Stadium in 2027 <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/gillette-stadium-concerts-massachusetts-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cooper Fox]]></dc:creator>
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      <title> TD Garden Concerts Announced for 2027 So Far</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/td-garden-boston-2027-concerts/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:44:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From legendary rock bands to super pop stars to some major icons, the 2027 lineup at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, is one you won't want to miss. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/td-garden-boston-2027-concerts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From legendary rock bands to super pop stars to some major icons, the 2027 lineup at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, is one you won&apos;t want to miss. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/td-garden-boston-2027-concerts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean McKenna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>These NH towns look straight out of a Hallmark movie.</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-hampshire-towns-hallmark-movies/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These ten New Hampshire towns already look like they walked straight out of a Hallmark movie. No sets needed. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-hampshire-towns-hallmark-movies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These ten New Hampshire towns already look like they walked straight out of a Hallmark movie. No sets needed. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/new-hampshire-towns-hallmark-movies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Maine Families Spend an Estimated $729 a Month on Groceries</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/why-mainers-spend-more-groceries/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:34:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Maine families are spending more than one out of every ten dollars on groceries. That's a bigger chunk of the paycheck than most states deal with. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/why-mainers-spend-more-groceries/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Maine families are spending more than one out of every ten dollars on groceries. That&apos;s a bigger chunk of the paycheck than most states deal with. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/why-mainers-spend-more-groceries/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Food &amp; Wine Magazine Names OTTO Maine's Best Pizza</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-otto-best-pizza/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[OTTO may be less than 20 years old, but it’s already cemented its status as a Maine pizza legend <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-otto-best-pizza/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[OTTO may be less than 20 years old, but it&#x2019;s already cemented its status as a Maine pizza legend <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/697/p/maine-otto-best-pizza/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris Sedenka]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This 8-Year-Old Should Be the Voice of Logan Airport</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/savannah-aviles-airport-announcement-dream/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:47:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An eight-year-old from Methuen just nailed a Boston Logan Airport audition video her parents never asked her to make. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/savannah-aviles-airport-announcement-dream/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An eight-year-old from Methuen just nailed a Boston Logan Airport audition video her parents never asked her to make. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/695/p/savannah-aviles-airport-announcement-dream/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizzy Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Shannon Moss Leaving Maine Department of Public Safety</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/shannon-moss-leaving-maine-public-safety/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:43:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[She has been in the role for over five years <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/shannon-moss-leaving-maine-public-safety/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[She has been in the role for over five years <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/488/p/shannon-moss-leaving-maine-public-safety/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cooper Fox]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Azteca Mexican Restaurant Opens in South Portland</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/azteca-mexican-south-portland-maine-opens/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:18:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[South Portland's got a new Mexican spot on Broadway, and it's from the folks behind that popular taco truck you've probably seen around. <a href="https://wjbq.com/azteca-mexican-south-portland-maine-opens/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[South Portland&apos;s got a new Mexican spot on Broadway, and it&apos;s from the folks behind that popular taco truck you&apos;ve probably seen around. <a href="https://wjbq.com/azteca-mexican-south-portland-maine-opens/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean McKenna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Venison Whiskey From NH Offers Spirit Unlike Any in the U.S.</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/tamworth-distillery-venison-whiskey-new-hampshire/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New Hampshire's only venison whiskey combines red deer, cranberries, and mushrooms into one smoky, savory bottle that'll change how you think about spirits. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/tamworth-distillery-venison-whiskey-new-hampshire/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New Hampshire&apos;s only venison whiskey combines red deer, cranberries, and mushrooms into one smoky, savory bottle that&apos;ll change how you think about spirits. <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/701/p/tamworth-distillery-venison-whiskey-new-hampshire/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Sullivan]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Report Says Boston Calling Music Festival Unlikely to Return</title>
      <link>https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/boston-calling-festival-2027-harvard-massachusetts/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new report from Axios claims that the one-year hiatus by the Boston Calling music festival may actually be a permanent goodbye <a href="https://wjbq.com/ixp/698/p/boston-calling-festival-2027-harvard-massachusetts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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