Flavors of Freeport includes fancy parties and free events all weekend long.
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.
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The vegan chain opened its first Maine location in downtown Portland in December.
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Things to Do: A heartfelt fundraiser, theater performance and ’90s throwback
Catch ‘Popcorn Falls’ at St. Lawrence Arts.
There’s a list of reasons to visit LaundrYup! in Biddeford
Have a snack during your spin cycle or a sit-down meal at this combination cafe and Laundromat.
Stave off cabin fever with these winter events
This season is packed with ice bars, festivals and all sorts of fun.
On the Cheap: Hanukkah, history and the 1980s
A diverse mix of low-cost offerings this weekend in Kennebunk, Newry and Portland.
Things to Do: Come down from Christmas with outdoor activities, an animal show, comedy or theater
You can also hit the Portland Nutcracker Experience on Saturday at Thompson’s Point.
Things to Do: Holiday thrills, last-minute shopping and a chill Mickey Mouse
Christmas at Victoria Mansion, Disney on Ice and the Maker’s Market are among this week’s offerings.
On the Cheap: Solstice, a sing-along, and Santa on skates
With all the money you’re spending on shopping, save some with these low or no-cost activities.