Jon Shannon

Jon Shannon

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Jon Shannon and his wife Lori have been married since 1995 and have two adult sons.

Jon joined WPOR in 1996, and began hosting the morning show in 2001. Almost 25 years of waking up Mainers!

Jon is also a Maine Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee, was named one of the Top 30 Country Program Directors in America by Radio Ink Magazine, and is author of National #2 Hot New Release “The Longest Summer” as chosen by Amazon.

 

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7 hours ago in Entertainment

Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame

Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.

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It's Bad Bunny's world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations this year.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

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Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island's economy and stoked conversations about its identity and struggles. Now, fans from around the world will have a chance to tune in.