The Women’s Flat Track Derby Association team formed in 2006.
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.
Throwback photo: A busy day on Portland’s East End Beach in 1953
The beach remains a popular spot to cool off on hot days.
Deertrees Theatre to kick off a busy season in June
Along with hosting music and theater, the historic landmark in Harrison will be giving tours and showing art.
Tickets on sale for Norah Jones; Hasan Minhaj is here next week
Plus, metal act Baroness takes the stage at the State Theatre on Friday, and much more.
Westbrook Together Days, Confetti Craft Bazaar in Biddeford, The Ballroom Thieves in Portland
Catch the world premiere of ‘Manning’ at Portland Stage.
Mainers can visit Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for free this weekend
During the annual Maine Days, locals have a chance to explore the gardens’ many acres at no cost.
Fill your Memorial Day weekend with music, parades and more
Try the whipped feta sandwich at Night Moves in South Portland before the bakery changes up its seasonal selections.
Observe Memorial Day with these events in southern Maine
Tons of towns have parades and ceremonies happening Monday.
Throwback photo: Memorial Day in Monument Square in 1938
The Portland ceremony drew some 20,000 people.
The 14 biggest outdoor concerts coming to Maine this summer
Plus, you can see former Mainer Patty Griffin in Portsmouth’s Prescott Park.