Stores across the state carry a full range of vintage goods.
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.
Portland goes shopping in historical photos from the 1940s, ’60s and ’80s
The stores have changed, but there are still plenty of retail options.
This week’s best bets include Cypress Hill, Auburn Lobster Festival and South Portland SpringFest
There’s also a plant and herb sale at Tate House Museum in Portland and a world premiere Opera in the Pines performance in York.
How to shop for vintage clothing and accessories in Maine
The state has many shops stocked with throwback items covering several decades.
‘Come From Away’ at Ogunquit Playhouse tells a Sept. 11 story in music
Broadway singer and actress Mary Kate Morrissey plays American Airlines pilot Capt. Beverley Bass.
This week’s best bets: Agatha Christie on stage and international cuisine
A Taste of Nations Food Festival is this weekend in Portland.
Historical photos: Decades of sweet treats at Tony’s Donuts in Portland
The Portland doughnut shop opened in 1965.
Singer Lady Pills brings fuzzy indie-pop to Portland
She’ll be performing her new album at Hi-Fidelity Brewing in Portland.
Maine singer-songwriter Louisa Stancioff covers an R.E.M. tune 31 years later
‘Strange Currencies’ is the latest release from the Midcoast singer-songwriter.
Game on: Here’s a few Maine sports teams to follow online
Stay in the know about two huge teams and your favorite high school sports on Instagram.