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.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Maine native Amy Allen a writer on new Justin Timberlake song
The Waynflete grad co-wrote the single ‘Selfish,’ released Thursday.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2024
Eat & Run: At Station Grill, a breakfast feast that gets your engine rolling
The owners of Schemengees Bar & Grille also run this Lewiston restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner in addition to an all-day breakfast bonanza.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2024
There’s tons of fun happening at Maine’s ski mountains – no lift ticket required
Music festivals, restaurants, races and alternative winter sports are among your options.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
Boothbay Harbor Opera House to kick off season with The Boneheads
The Boneheads plan to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, at 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. The Opera House will kick off its 2024 season with the Midcoast quartet. The band formed in the early ’90s, is Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and […]
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2024
Actor John Cusack cancels Portland appearance for second time
‘An Evening with John Cusack,’ scheduled for Jan. 11, will not be rescheduled.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2024
Don’t put the freeze on fun this winter. Here are 12 events to keep you entertained
Festivals, ice bars, food-centric and athletic events bring warmth to Maine’s coldest days.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
Where to go cross-country skiing in Maine
Many of these spots are great for snowshoeing too.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2023
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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PublishedOctober 12, 2023
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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PublishedOctober 2, 2023
7 destinations for a full day of fall fun
Our suggestions for seasonally themed excursions, from York County to the Midcoast.