Aimsel Ponti is a music writer for MaineToday Magazine and 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 "Face the Music" column and with artist interviews that appear at PressHerald.com. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music like a sponge and roaming around local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel is also the host of Music from 207 on 98.9 WCLZ and appears monthly on the WCSH TV show “207” to talk about...music of course.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2022
Hot? Here are 8 great swimming holes in Maine
Cool off under bridges and waterfalls, from Springvale to Stow.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2022
Face the Music: These free outdoor concert series are just the ticket this summer
Parks in Greater Portland, plus one in Bath, are offering weekly entertainment at the right price.
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
15 places to play mini golf in Maine
There’s a new course in Freeport, plus several that also have ice cream, batting cages and other attractions.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2022
King Kyote to represent Maine on NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’
The Portland singer-songwriter is one of 56 competitors on the show, which premieres March 21 and will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Railroad Earth concert set for State Theatre
Railroad Earth will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. This New Jersey-based bluegrass act play the brand-new tune “Runnin’ Wild.” Their next album, “All For The Song,” will be released on April 22, so you can expect to hear a few songs from that during […]
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PublishedDecember 27, 2021
Send 2021 off in style with these New Year’s Eve events
There are family events in Yarmouth and Freeport, fireworks in Gorham and Old Orchard Beach, a concert, a virtual polar dip and more.
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PublishedJune 14, 2021
Mark your calendar: Some of your favorite Maine summer events are back
From fairs to music festivals, many of the favorite seasonal standbys that were cancelled last year are back in business.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
State Theatre’s marquee message gets attention of famous musicians
Billy Bragg and Sinead O’Connor are among those who’ve shared a photo of the Portland concert venue’s sign on social media.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2021
Midori to perform violin concert Friday
A virtual concert with violinist Midori will start at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, via Zoom with Bay Chamber Concerts. Ejoying the sounds of world-renowned violinist Midori. She’ll be accompanied by pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute,. Those who tune in will hear Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major by Edvard Grieg and Violin Sonata in A […]
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PublishedMarch 24, 2021
Luna Colt concert planned for March 31
Here’s where and when to see these shows.