The onstage wedding ceremonies have been a feature at several of Dacus’ concerts this summer.
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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Step right up: Photos from 1979 show circus elephants in Portland
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performed at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
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Guster’s bringing all their friends for 7th annual Guster on the Ocean in Portland
Saturday and Sunday shows at Thompson’s Point include several guests, including Hanson and The Mountain Goats.
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6 events in Maine this week include Topsham Fair, Jerry Seinfeld and Circus Smirkus
Catch screenings of CatVideo Fest 2025 in Rockland and Portland.
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Singer-songwriter Madi Diaz tops the must-see acts at Portland’s Back Cove Festival
Diaz plays at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday at the festival.
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6 events this week include the Maine Lobster Festival and Chicago in Bangor
Portland Stage presents its latest production ‘Murder for Two.’
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Look back at photos from 2001 of Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett with the Portland Sea Dogs
Beckett started 13 games and racked up impressive stats before being called up to the majors.
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10 must-see acts at Portland’s Back Cove Music & Arts Festival
The weekend festival showcases several big names including Jack White, Lord Huron and Lucy Dacus.
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6 events in Maine this week include Maine Renaissance Faire, Festival of Nations, a twist on Sherlock Holmes
See the a cappella opera ‘Svadba’ in Portland. Alternative rock band Live plays in Bangor with Collective Soul.
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On OpSail 2000’s 25th anniversary, see sails fill Casco Bay
Thousands attended the three-day gathering of tall ships on Portland’s waterfront from July 28-30, 2000.