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.

Op-eds, Opinion

Against the odds, Pride in Portland | Opinion

by Aimsel Ponti June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Though I have many happy memories of these celebrations, this year hits different.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture

17 places to celebrate the Fourth of July across Maine

by Aimsel Ponti June 26, 2025June 29, 2025

Festivities include live music, food trucks, parades, kids’ activities and plenty of fireworks.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Check out 15 free outdoor concert series across Maine this summer

by Aimsel Ponti June 23, 2025June 26, 2025

Some are in parks, in downtowns, along a river or by the sea.

Do This

Take a look at photos of Old Orchard Beach’s summer scene in the 1970s

by Aimsel Ponti June 23, 2025June 20, 2025

Summer is officially here and so are proper beach days.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture

Maine concert and wedding photographer expands repertoire with Portland Hearts of Pine fans

by Aimsel Ponti June 23, 2025June 24, 2025

Lauryn Hottinger captures the unfettered enthusiasm of Portland Hearts of Pine fans during matches at Fitzpatrick Stadium.

Do This

Here are 5 entertaining events in Maine to fill your calendar this week

by Aimsel Ponti June 23, 2025June 20, 2025

The South Berwick Strawberry Festival is on Saturday along with the New England Seaglass Craft Festival in Portland. Def Leppard takes the stage in Bangor on July 1.