Maine Celtics

Following a recent study showing more than $30 million in needed repairs over 15 years, the city said it plans to hire a firm through a competitive process to assess the project’s scope and cost and gather input from local residents.

The Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Celtics and Hearts of Pine all lease venues from the city, while the Maine Mariners are tenants of Cumberland County at the Cross Insurance Arena.

The Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Mariners, Maine Celtics and Portland Hearts of Pine are all year-round businesses with seasonal demands and pressure to win games and championships.

For Maine companies that sponsor teams, return on investment ranges from employee and client perks to brand exposure and community connections.

Knack Factory produces commercials, promotional videos and documentaries, and also rents the studio on Bell Street to other creatives.

Inspired by the 1989 film "Field of Dreams," Oakhurst's newest seasonal product is called “Field of Creams — Cookies and Cream Flavored Whole Milk.”

We take the business of sports as seriously as Slugger takes his Sea Dogs Biscuits.

Maine's largest city has displaced Charleston, S.C., as the country's top-rated minor league sports market, according to a widely read industry publication.

The storied Boston Celtics, parent franchise of the Maine team, are now officially for sale. A buyer presumably would acquire both teams. But there are no guarantees.

Mainebiz is not a sports publication, but over three decades the publication has covered the business of sports, from Double-A baseball and G League basketball to curling and pickleball.