President Carter visited Maine a few times in the 1970s and ’80s.
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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Local U2 tribute band Slane slays, and Clash of the Titans returns
Also watch a local act cover Oasis songs on Saturday in Portland.
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This weekend, head to First Friday Art Walk or Star Wars Night with the Maine Mariners
Among the things you can do this weekend is head to Roasty’s in Portland for an epic roast beef sandwich.
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Tribute to Black Sabbath, Star Wars night at Maine Mariners hockey
Singer-songwriter Connor Garvey will be the first performer in a new concert series in Falmouth.
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Thaw out your February at Ice Bar 2025 at Saint Joseph’s College
The annual fundraiser at the college in Standish often sells out, so get tickets early.
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Maine music highlights this year include Diana Ross, Bikini Kill and Julia Gagnon
Mainer Amy Allen also left her mark with a debut solo album and hit songs written for Sabrina Carpenter.
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Thievery Corporation in Portland March 4, Tracy Morgan in Bangor April 11
Morgan will be appearing at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
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Plan 2025 with these quintessentially Maine things to do for every month of the year
From toboggan races to baseball games, festivals and art galleries, there’s something going on every month in Maine.
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Throwback photos: Folk singer-songwriter David Mallett
Mallett died on Dec. 17 at the age of 73.
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Kick off 2025 with a downtown Portland stroll during First Friday Art Walk
Bundle up and be ready to pop in and out of art galleries and other businesses.