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 WCSH TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.

Things to Do

Things to Do: Taco takeover in Kennebunkport, an online tour of London and virtual art from Camden

by Aimsel Ponti March 1, 2021March 5, 2021

You can also register for a weeknight presentation from writer and humorist Susan Poulin.

Arts & Entertainment, Encore, Things to Do

Portland Symphony Orchestra provides on demand streamed concerts

February 17, 2021February 16, 2021

Stream shows from Portland Symphony Orchestra, Kyle Morgan and Lettuce.

Maine

Moose finally captured in South Portland after 2 days on the lam

by Aimsel Ponti and Dennis Hoey September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Biologists say the young bull, which was spotted in Scarborough Monday and attracted onlookers to SMCC before it was tranquilized Wednesday evening, was likely looking for a mate.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Gideon gets brief moment on national stage at Democratic convention

by Eric Russell and Aimsel Ponti August 18, 2020September 14, 2020

The candidate for U.S. Senate introduces herself and also shares time with musician Maggie Rogers, who performs with Maine’s coastline in the background.