See the film “No Other Land” at the Portland Museum of Art.
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.
Throwback photos: Snowy activities across several decades
Mainers loved, and still love, to get out and play in the snow.
Maine’s Amy Allen wins songwriter of the year Grammy
She was also nominated in three other categories: song of the year, album of the year and best song for visual media.
Amy Allen wins Songwriter of the Year at 2025 Grammys
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was also nominated in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
Craving a dozen bagels? Here’s more than a dozen places in Maine to get them.
From old-school spots to foodie favorites, there’s a ‘hole’ lot to try.
Hit a happy hour or shop for vintage goodies this week
The Lost & Found Market is at Thompson’s Point.
Where to go cross-country skiing in Maine
Many of these spots are great for snowshoeing too.
Spend time with Irish storytellers, the Lost and Found vintage market or pianist Jeeyoon Kim
Spend Saturday afternoon hearing stories at the Maine Irish Heritage Center.
Throwback photos: Winter in Portland in the ’50s and ’60s
Mainers braved many harsh winters decades ago.
Let us guide you through happy hour specials across southern Maine
Our searchable happy hour guide will show you where the deals are.