The a cappella singing group performs at One Longfellow Square.
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 News Center Maine TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
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Mark your calendar for some of Maine’s can’t-miss events in 2025
We’ve got details on some of Maine’s highlights, including popular festivals, concerts and more.
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Historical photos of summertime fun in Portland from the 1930s through the ’70s
In decades past, it was commonplace for kids to cool off in Portland fountains.
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This week’s best bets: ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?,” Vampire Weekend, medium Melissa Boyd
Rock band Vampire Weekend starts the season at Thompson’s Point in Portland.
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Observe Memorial Day with these events across Maine
Several cities and towns will have parades and ceremonies.
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New disc golf course created in Portland’s Payson Park
The 9-hole course was installed in December after efforts spearheaded by a group of local enthusiasts.
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Historical photos of Maine outdoor concerts in the 1980s, ’90s and 2010s
The Beach Boys, Phish and Mumford and Sons all played at outdoor venues during summers in Maine.
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This week’s best bets include the Seashore Trolley Museum, Lost & Found Market and the Temptations
There are also two chances to catch a unique variety show.
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Avril Lavigne, Billy Idol, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan headline Maine concerts
In Portland, the Back Cove Music & Arts Festival with Lord Huron and Lucy Dacus is Aug. 2 and 3, and Guster on the Ocean is slated for Aug. 9 and 10.
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Here’s our list of more than 50 big concerts in Maine this summer
Several genres of music, along with some comedy, will be happening on big outdoor stages this summer.