Maine Mariners

“These teams generate over $110 million annually to our economy, as well as creating over 900 jobs, not just here in Portland, but across the state," Portland Mayor Mark Dion […]

The Portland-based hockey team is up for awards including Theme Night of the Year for January's "Minor League Sports Night" at the Cross Insurance Arena.

The minor league hockey team gave no reason for the departure of Adam Goldberg, who plans to step down at the end of May.

The leader of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and others blasted a bill that would sharply curtail the ability of Maine businesses to use third-party data and location-based advertising to reach customers without additional consent.

If passed, the bill would limit businesses’ ability to use third-party data and location-based advertising to reach customers, requiring additional consent to do so.

Researchers at the University of New England’s Center for Sport and Business Innovation released the findings in a 20-page economic impact report shared with Mainebiz.

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.

Dexter Paine sat down with Mainebiz to talk about his aspirations for the minor-league hockey team and attracting more young people to the sport.

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

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.