Festivals, ice bars, food-centric and athletic events bring warmth to Maine’s coldest days.
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the WCSH TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
Posted inThings to Do
Let the ghoul times roll at these 13 Halloween events
Get out your costumes and get down with zombies, dance parties and tons of spooky stuff for kids.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Cheese Louise plans to open in Westbrook’s Rock Row
The fast-casual grilled cheese restaurant would join existing local and national chains in 2025.
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7 destinations for a full day of fall fun
Our suggestions for seasonally themed excursions, from York County to the Midcoast.
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Fling yourself into fall with these 14 events
Harvest festivals and pumpkin displays abound this season.
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Check off these 14 essential summer activities before it’s too late
Too many rainy days made it tough to pack in all the seasonal fun, but there’s still time to have a complete Maine summer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Things to Do
‘Stranger Things’ star David Harbour to speak in Monmouth
The event Saturday afternoon is a fundraiser for Theater at Monmouth, where he performed in the 1990s.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Kaleta & Super Yamba Band concert set for Portland
Olas plays two shows in Portland this weekend.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Gina Alibrio & Red Eye Flight Crew Portland concert set
See Rigometrics, Magic 8 Ball and the Red Eye Flight Crew, all in Portland.
Posted inGuides, Maine, Outdoors, Things to Do
Hot? Here are 8 great swimming holes in Maine
Cool off under bridges and waterfalls, from Springvale to Stow.