http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ en-us sbryan@mainetoday.com 2012-05-18T16:06:52-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042309.html Former WGME-13 meteorologist Sarah Long says she doesn't miss the early mornings or the TV grind. These days when she does get up early it's... 42309@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ Get to Long's Board Shop's grand opening Saturday 2012-05-18T16:06:52-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042307.html Bayside Bowl is already the place to go for the coolest bowling experience around - and great local music and delish food. Now it's also... 42307@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ Bayside bocce: Launch party Saturday at 4 p.m. 2012-05-18T11:17:21-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042300.html Falcons of Al Maha. Lions of Western Zambia. Crocodiles of Tanzania. Jaguars of South America.... 42300@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ 2012-05-17T17:06:56-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042294.html If you're looking for handmade cards, vintage clothing, unique furniture or ... beef jerky ... there's a new spot to shop for it all -... 42294@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ Jerky, matches, tables and shoes: They're all at Portland Trading Co. 2012-05-15T14:38:18-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042287.html If you happen to be out and about in the Old Port - in between the raindrops - swing in to Pinecone + Chickadee at... 42287@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ "Monsters" have taken over Pinecone + Chickadee 2012-05-10T11:38:29-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042284.html Whenever you're out and about in Portland you're bound to see something interesting. Or something strange. Or maybe confusing.... 42284@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ 2012-05-09T10:14:13-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042279.html And as usual you probably don't know what to do for the woman who put up with your tantrums, patiently waited for you to emerge... 42279@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ McLaughlin Gardens and Mom this weekend 2012-05-08T09:52:13-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042277.html A grandmother was strong-armed on Saturday. No one came to her aid. In fact, a crowd of people watched it happen and even cheered.... 42277@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ SLAP Superhero Lady Armwrestlers of Portland 2012-05-07T11:58:48-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042274.html Looking for a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Old Port - or perhaps some awesome statement jewelry? A new shop called Arcana... 42274@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ 2012-05-04T13:10:26-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042271.html There's a newish business on Exchange Street in Portland and it smells pretty darn good.... 42271@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ 2012-05-03T13:36:51-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042268.html It sure has been gloomy this week but Portland's El Rayo Taqueria brought some color back to York Street by pulling its vibrantly painted and... 42268@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ 2012-05-02T13:13:51-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042257.html Folks from the Portland Downtown District and Portland Buy Local gave away bags o' local goodies this morning in honor of Portland Downtown Worker... 42257@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ 2012-04-26T09:28:39-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042244.html Despite the clear sky and all that sunshine, some mud still found its way to Monument Square today. Organizers of USM's Into The Mud Challenge... 42244@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ 2012-04-19T13:46:10-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042181.html Mattresses aren't known for their speed. They tend to be judged for comfort over miles-per-gallon. But during Saturday's America's Mattress Race at Shawnee Peak, there... 42181@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ Mattress Races, Shawnee Peak 2012-03-20T13:56:56-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/042063.html 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... 42063@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/shannon/ 2012-01-31T13:25:23-05:00