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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

  • Ali Donahue

    Ali has been known to house root beer floats and attract some crazy men. Margaret Atwood novels make her (ironically) very happy.

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  • Tubbs

    Tubbs is our in-house staff writer. He's world-class at Mortal Kombat, and has a ridiculously big crush on Glen Hansard.

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  • Karen Harris

    Karen Harris is a writer, a make-up addict, a magazine enthusiast, and an Emerson College graduate. She was born and raised in the Portland area, where she currently resides and draws inspiration for her freelance projects.

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  • Nick Ford

    I am a media enthusiast with a passion for music, design, and storytelling. You can find me around Portland at a local show or sketchy guitar store looking for a rare piece of audio gear. I also love microphones… Is that weird?

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  • Courtney Goulet

    A 3rd degree black belt with a love of scary movies, ramen noodles, and local music. If you haven't heard about her shih tzu Gidget, you will. She's addicted to her kindle and colorful socks. Plain socks are lame.

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  • Danielle Steinman

    Dispatch Magazine's resident film and theater chick. I'm a ukulele enthusiast, lover of badly dubbed kung fu and nautical striped clothing. I also have an irrational fascination with octopus.

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  • HollyIrwin

    A self proclaimed yogi whose easily distracted by sparkly objects. I am obsessed with dining out and and trashy reality TV. When I am not too busy keeping up with the Kardashians, you can find me doing sun salutations while thinking about my next meal.

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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.

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  • Chauncey

    Originally from NYC, I now live in Portland teaching Yoga, Bar Sculpt, Zumba, Pilates and Modern Dance. Know how to Dougie and can teach you how.

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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... :)

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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.

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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.

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  • Tim

    Tim Gillis is the editor of The Granite State Sentinel (seacoast NH). He contributes arts & entertainment articles to The Portland Daily Sun and has written for The Weekly Sentinel. He's 14 years into a master's degree in American & New England Studies at USM and still searching for a thesis topic.

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  • Alina Sutherland

    As a lover of heavily knitted sweaters, I like to spend most of my time thinking about sweaters. When not occupied by the heavy burden of thread counts, I like to eat scones with jam, think about my next meal and (briefly) concern myself with the weather. #hobbitlife

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  • Katy Kelleher

    Managing Editor of Dispatch Magazine. Obsessed with horror movies, bad television, greasy pizza, and gourmet french fries. I make a mean enchilada and know all the words to "Shoop."

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  • SuperFrank

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

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  • Trevor Geiger

    Director of Marketing and Events. Music lover. Tree hugger. If you would like to advertise in Dispatch, please contact me at TG@kmgstaff.com

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