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Pans on fire

Historically a non-gourmand, Shannon Bryan is learning to cook, eat, and order in southern Maine (mispronunciations and small kitchen fires expected).
That's not a banana: Impatient plantains and cinnamon-scented cement

If you have ever spent time in the tropics and/or bitten into a fat, hard-to-peel banana that tasted just awful, then you're already familiar with the plantain. They're like the banana's often-misunderstood older cousin, getting judged for their tough exterior... more

MaineToday.com 02/16/12

Out Loud Voice

Thoughts on things Karen Beaudoin just can't keep to herself.
Thanks Mr. Prez - for making us laugh

Every third Monday in February Americans honor the legacies of our presidents by enjoying a much-needed day off - or by taking advantage of zero percent interest and buying a new car. We remember our respected forefathers like Washington, Jefferson... more

MaineToday.com 02/19/12

Glued to the Boob Tube

Chelsea Doyle blogs about everything TV related
Community Returns!

I have a common complaint about television, and that is the fact I spend most of my time banging my head on the desk because stupid television goes on forever, and smart shows get tossed to the side. I'm... more

MaineToday.com 02/22/12

Maine through my lens

Story-telling pictures from around the Pine Tree State, taken by Gabe Souza
Sunrise on the Androscoggin

Before dawn on a three-degree morning, the Androscoggin River in Brunswick is a serene place. The ducks splash in and out of the rapids, the swinging bridge creaks gently, and the sunrise colors slowly appear on the horizon. Bundled... more

MaineToday.com 02/13/12

Out Going

Things to do in Southern Maine, investigated personally and described by Shannon Bryan (with only slight amounts of exaggeration, digression and references to ostraconophobia).
Toboggan run by winter, extremely painful waterslide by summer: U.S. National Toboggan Championships in Camden

It doesn't look that steep at first. It's not until the chute operator lifts the safety bar and the nose of your sled begins to... more

MaineToday.com 01/31/12

POORtland Picks

Things to do in southern Maine that are FREE (or so darn cheap they're almost free).
Get outdoors at Pineland or try a $5 movie

Start school vacation week off with some outdoor activities thanks to Pineland Farms. Many people have Monday off to celebrate Presidents Day and the New Gloucester facility is offering free admission to its trails and free rentals (while equipment lasts)... more

MaineToday.com 02/19/12

Portland Bar Guide

From the martini bars to the local dives, Emma Bouthillette drinks in Portland.
The ideal place to swing by for happy hour or before a show at the State Theatre: Mesa Verde, Portland

It's hard for me to drop in to a Mexican restaurant and not have a margarita. But a standard house margarita can also become boring. So when I stopped by Mesa Verde in Portland, I asked how I could shake... more

MaineToday.com 02/16/12

Entertainment News Pile

A roundup of entertainment news releases - because you should know.
Crafty cabin fever cure: "Indoor Bazaar" to Benefit the Woodside One Wheelers of Topsham
The Woodside One Wheelers, a circus arts group at Topsham's Woodside Elementary School, will hold an Indoor Bazaar on Saturday,... more
[MaineToday.com 02/22/12]

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