Dylan’s next performance is Sept. 5 in Bangor.
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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Maine’s best bets this week: Bonnie Raitt and the Windjammer Festival
You can also dance to the music of Funkationland and shop at the Old Port Makers Market, both in Portland.
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Maine’s best bets this week include Billy Idol and Joan Jett in Bangor
Also mark your calendar for singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, the Acton Fair and Pet Rock in the Park.
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Yacht rock smoothly sails into Portland for a show at Aura
The second annual Yacht Rock Festival is on Aug. 29 with songs from artists like Toto, Christopher Cross and Olivia Newton-John.
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Hop aboard these Maine boat rides to sail through summer and into fall
Climb aboard boats all over the state for excursions to see lighthouses, puffins, whales and seals.
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Take a look at historical photos of Maine students heading back to school
Time for students to get their supplies organized and their first day outfits ready.
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Maine’s best bets this week: A giant bouncy house, balloon fest and Highland Games
Catch concerts from Watchhouse in Portland and Halley Elwell in Augusta.
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Back Cove festival hit all the right notes, with help from The Roots, Madi Diaz and Lucy Dacus
Here are some of my favorite parts of a well organized, diverse event.
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Get off the Main(e)land and explore 22 of Maine’s islands
The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.
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14 historical photos from Lewiston-Auburn’s Balloon Festival
The Great Falls Balloon Festival became the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival in 2024.