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Welcome to the official page* for WJBQ - Q97.9, a Townsquare Media station. We are Portland's #1 Hit Music Station and home to Krissy In the Morning.
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* No Hate Speech or Bullying: Everyone who visits here should feel safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated. Q97.9 covers everything from local news stories to weather updates to business openings and closings to entertainment features to unique and interesting things you never even knew existed in and around Maine. Our content is available for free on our websites and our free mobile app. These are just some of the communities that we are proud to inform and entertain every day: Portland, South Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Biddeford, Westbrook, Brunswick, Gorham, S**o, Scarborough, Standish, Buxton, Windham, Hollis, Kennebunk, Sanford, Bath, Greene, Sabattus, Oxford, Freeport, Topsham, Yarmouth, Rumford, Turner, Gray, Pownal, Norway, Limerick, Raymond, Falmouth, Bridgeton, Lisbon, Old Orchard Beach, Naples, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Bowdoin, Sebago.

09/21/2026

We already knew it, but now the rest of the country does too. 🥳 Four Maine spots have been ranked among the top 11 best places to get a whoopie pie in all of America, including Wicked Whoopies, Two Fat Cats Bakery, the Pink Pastry Shop in Bar Harbor, and a certain legendary diner on Route 1. Which one is your go-to?

09/21/2026

From the Coast to the Mountains: 30 Incredible Maine Restaurants Outside of Portland

09/21/2026

After more than six decades as a family business, West-Port Bowling Lanes on the Westbrook and Portland, Maine, line has closed permanently

09/21/2026

Considering how rural our state is, it should not be a big surprise that a significant percentage of our population owns at least one fi***rm. What may surprise you is the Maine county with the highest number of fi***rm owners.

09/21/2026

Ryan Dunlap of Argenta Brewing is one of just three brewers nationwide in the running for this prestigious award.

09/21/2026

SELLOUT ALERT!
Something sinister is waiting in the woods… and it knows your name. At Aquaboggan’s Trail of Terror, you’ll step into a haunted walk like no other—one that twists through pitch-black forest paths, eerie graveyards, haunted carnivals, and brand-new scenes that will leave you trembling. The Banshee has awakened, and this year, she’s out for revenge.
Get ready for double the screams and double the fun at Trail of Terror Maine, located at Aquaboggan Water Park! For a limited time, you can buy two tickets for the price of one! The perfect excuse to bring a friend and face your fears together. Experience spine-chilling thrills and unforgettable scares without breaking the bank. Don't miss this killer deal - grab your tickets before it disappears into the darkness!

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09/20/2026

Ouch. This is certainly not a ranking Vacationland wants to brag about.

09/19/2026

👀TAKE A PEEK INSIDE
According to the popular story about the property, it had only been occupied for a few months or years when it was abandoned. Scroll through the article to take a look inside, but do not go there yourself.
***WARNING - Never enter an abandoned building or home. Not only is it illegal, it can also be dangerous***

09/18/2026

With everyone talking about Tony right now, it's a great time to remember that Anthony Bourdain had a soft spot for Maine. 🦞 During a No Reservations episode, he made a stop at Primo in Rockland, a James Beard-honored farm-to-table gem where the ingredients are grown right on the property. If it earned the stamp of approval from the world's most discerning eater, it belongs on your Maine bucket list. Have you been?

09/18/2026
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