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Dispatch is the daily portal for Maine and New Hampshire’s buzz-worthy events and reviews in music, film, style, sports, and more.

Bi-monthly in print and 24/7 on the web, Dispatch gives you the heads up on all your favorite hotspots along with exclusive information, discounts, and giveaways. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, we make it simple for you to plan your week so you can stop stressing and start enjoying life.

Meet the staff

  • Robbie Kanner

    I like caesar salads, design, and music. I'm also the print designer and music editor for Dispatch Magazine.

    • Knob Creek
    • Portland, Maine
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  • SuperFrank

    Hello and welcome! I'm the publisher of Dispatch Magazine and Maine.FM.

    • Anything over 40%
    • Cape Elizabeth, Maine
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  • Ali Donahue

    I'm a TV geek with a love for music, mac n' cheese, and all things Maine!

    • Root beer floats, duh.
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Bryant Cyr

    Attended Westfield State University where I fell in love with a fast paced-lifestyle. I am a freelance actor, producer, designer, teacher and, now, a writer.

    • Black Jack
    • Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
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  • Holly Nunan

    Sometimes known as "The Nunz," I'm a musician from Portland with an unabashed love for this city and its music scene. I can be found around town at local shows, performing with any variety of local acts or hosting "Cover to Cover" at The Big Easy. I love a good taco, George Harrison, and stupid cat videos.

    • Vodka and soda
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Adam Gray

    I love music, movies, Betsy (she's my dog), breakfast, Ruiner, Boyz II Men, and Ray Charles.

    • Mother's Milk
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Ben Dennison

    Pretend music reviewer by day, sleeping guy by night, post-punk fan most of the time and magical samurai on weekends. Not surprisingly, that last one doesn't get brought up in public very often.

    • Blue Moon
    • Rockland, Maine
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  • Conor Tubbs

    Sometimes known as Cherry Lemonade, I'm a performer in both the music and gay communities in Portland. I host "My Drunk Karaoke" every Sunday night at Styxx Nightclub, and I'm currently in the writing process of my first album. I can usually be found absorbing local music at Empire Dine and Dance, and I like to kickbox.

    • Budweiser & Canadian Club
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Dan Aceto

    Hoarder of nameless CD compilations, Dan Aceto is a local writer and concert photographer who enjoys the thrill of having to remove his car radio's defective faceplate at 60 miles per hour in order to change discs.

    • Brass Monkey
    • My parent's house, Maine
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  • Dylan Martin

    Dylan Martin is a freelance journalist living in South Portland, Maine. From having booked shows at USM to writing band profiles for various publications, Dylan has long been an advocate for music in Maine.

    • South Portland, Maine
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  • Emily Pappas

    I'm a Maine native with a strong love and passion for the local music scene. Now in Portland, I've spent many years working in radio, and continue to find new artists everyday. Whether it be listening, playing, or writing about it, I have a deep appreciation for all styles of music.

    • Portland, Maine
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  • erinenberg

    • Portland, Maine
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  • Dan Bodoff

    I run a podcast called freezingprocess.net, that is syndicated right here on Dispatch! I am constantly trying to explore local issues and meet people that are important to the local community.

    • Portland, Maine
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  • Jakob Battick

    I'm a music obsessive who has written local reviews and features for the USM Free Press, covered underground & experimental acts throughout New England (and beyond), and explored Maine's jazz, classical, & fringe scenes.

    • Portland, Maine
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  • Joel Hatfield

    Self-proclaimed sports nut and recreational enthusiast. How much do I know about sports? Enough to once convince these Dispatch fools to hire me as their sports guy... :)

    • Nutty Irishman
    • Shapleigh, Maine
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  • Krystal Kenville

    I'm is a networker, an actor, a writer, and a human...most of the time! I also write about the local film scene in Maine.

    • Red wine
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Kyle Gervais

    Kyle is the lead singer for Maine band Grand Hotel. He loves margaritas and the Portand music scene. Preferably together.

    • Margaritas
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Samantha Galligan

    Hi! I am a writer, shopper, and man-about-town in Portland. I love Buffy the Vampire Slayer, hot yoga, Maggie Smith, and have a propensity for excited screaming when a dog is in view. I'm here to help you spend your hard-earned money.

    • IPA, give it to me!
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Spencer Albee

    Ability meets demand: I'm sure you could do a better job, but I'm doing it myself.

    • Beer.
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Chris Bracco

    A man that loves music, running, blogging, and tackling projects in digital marketing, web design, and social media. Oh, and I created this fine website.

    • Maker's on the rocks
    • Portland, Maine
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  • Georgie Kirschner

    Code slinger here at Dispatch, making sure all of the website kinks have been worked out.

    • Unity, Maine
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