Jim Sharkey was inspired to write ‘Muamba Chicken Stew’ to honor efforts by Mainers to help the immigrant community amid a surge in ICE activity.
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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Take a look at historical photos of Mainers ice fishing
Six photos capture the sport in the 1950s and ’70s.
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Late Rev. Jesse Jackson came to Maine for presidential campaign, conference
The civil rights leader, who visited Portland and Orono, died Tuesday.
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‘Lend Me a Soprano,’ ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ among 6 Maine events this week
Also, catch the Maine Voices Live interview with Portland Hearts of Pine co-founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson.
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5 things to do when you’re in Biddeford
The artistic director of City Theater has several suggestions.
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Lyle Lovett talks touring with John Hiatt, acting for Robert Altman and what he loves about Maine
Lovett and longtime friend Hiatt will perform together in Waterville and Portland.
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Portland’s sweet past: Historical cake photos from the 1950s
The city has always had a sweet tooth, and there are photos to prove it.
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Space and One Longfellow Square award arts grants, fellowships
Combined, 17 were given out across the state.
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Portland Symphony Orchestra goes to the movies for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Empire Strikes Back’
The PSO will play live during screenings of the movies at Merrill Auditorium this weekend and in March.
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6 Maine events this week include Harlem Globetrotters, a Taylor Swift tribute
Plus, you can go to a ‘Heated Rivalry’ party at the State Theatre on Friday.