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Road Trips & Sharks

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Road Trips & Sharks

Matt Gagnon discusses his plans for a road trip with Greg, who shares memories of a memorable trip to Oregon. Matt considers two routes for his trip, one traditional and one through upstate New York. Jim from Scarborough expresses his enjoyment of retirement and concerns about Maine’s political climate. He hopes to stay connected with Matt. The conversation shifts to a local shark sighting, with Matt recalling past shark incidents and the introduction of purple flags for warnings. Matt plans to visit Florida and hopes Jim will return to Maine occasionally.

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