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Portland Pirates Hockey is back in Portland with the teams home opener this Saturday, October 15 at 7pm at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

The Pirates, now the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes are hungry for a successful season under the new partnership with a goal to bring a Calder Cup Championship back to Portland.

They’ll face their first step as they get set to face off against their rivals, the Manchester Monarchs. For more information and to purchase tickets to the game and upcoming Pirates hockey games and events, please visit PortlandPirates.com

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The Portland Pirates hockey organization will partner with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to run/walk for a cure with the 2nd Annual 65 Roses 5K Race event on Sunday, September 25, 2011, in Portland’s East End. The event will begin on Cutter Street (off the Eastern Promenade towards to East End Beach and boat launch) with registration at 7am for both the 5k event and a kids run. The Kids Run will start at 8:15am with the 5k beginning at 9am.

The first 200 participants to register will receive a free technical running shirt. You can register online at www.active.com. Registration is $20 online and $25 on race day with 100% of all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Last year, during the inaugural event the group raised over $14,000. Should you wish to support the cause through a sponsorship, please contact Kim at (207) 232-4203.

You can also check out the 65 Roses 5K Facebook Fan Page for additional details or up to date information through race day.

Tickets are only $13.00. Proceeds from all tickets sold on behalf of the Southern Maine Law Enforcement All Stars will go to the children at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Enjoy two great hockey games that day, as tickets purchased for the charity game will also allow you to attend the Portland Pirates/Springfield Falcons season finale game at 4 PM.  Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Maine Center on Deafness at (207) 797-7656 or by emailing southernmaineallstars@gmail.com

New Years Eve Portland Maine

New Years Eve 2011 – A few items in the works for Portland New Years Eve December 31, 2011…Click on the links below for more details

Bob Marley Comedy Shows at Merrill Auditorium

Rack’s Sports Bar & Grille All Night Party – Electronic Dance Party until 5am!

Portland Pirates New Years Eve Game & Fireworks

51 Wharf – Fire & Ice Party 8pm-2am

New Years Music Shows at Port City Music Hall, State Theatre, Big Easy, Asylum, Bayside Bowl and Empire Dine & Dance

Check back often for more New Years Eve Portland 2011 events!!

Portland Maine New Years Eve 2010 at a glance appears to have something for everyone… Where will you spend your New Years Eve in Portland? Consider some of the following options…

The Black Cat Ball - A New Years Eve Bash at Mariner’s Church presented by Sid Tripp & Proactive Resources Design. “We’ll pour a little bubbly to add a little cheer, as we celebrate the start of a brand new year!” Featuring the rockin’ songs of WAVELENGTH! Special appearances of legendary performers, hot & cold hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, free champagne toast, countdown ballon drop, photo booth, party favors, & much more! Sid has many tricks up his sleeve for the evening! $50 per person. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling Lauren at (207) 772-3599. Cash, Check & Cards accepted. Come relive the magic of the Black Cat Ball and ring in 2011 in style with 500 of your best friends! The party gets started at 8:30pm and lasts until 2am.

Midnight in Manhattan – 5th Annual New Years Eve party at the Marriott Sable Oaks featuring the Bob Charest Band and DJ Brian Zutter. $79 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, party favors, and champagne toast. There are a limited number of $45 per person tickets for dancing. FMI: Bob Charest Band Marriott Sable Oaks New Years Eve

Clash of the Titans at the State Theatre - Enjoy local musical artists battling each other with classic hits from the greatest decades of music. Doors open at 8pm. Show starts 9pm. Zach Jones & friends deliver 60′s hits while facing up against The Lucid & friends who will dish out 70′s tunes, in a battle against Grand Hotel & friends and their 80′s hits. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. All ages show!

Portland Pirates – Kid’s New Year’s Celebration – Watch the Portland Pirates battle against the Hartford Wolfpack in a New Years Eve hockey tradition as the Pirates mark their 16th season celebrating NYE in Portland. WGME13 and WJBQ 97.9 present the game, expected to once again be a sell out. Witness the largest indoor fireworks display in New England at the conclusion of the game.

Bob Marley New Years Eve Merrill Auditorium Comedy Show – Guinness Book of World Record Holder and Comedian Bob Marley sends us into 2011 with laughter as he wraps up his three day holiday show with a special NYE edition that will have you in stitches. FMI: Please visit BMarley.com

New Years Eve Gala at The Landing – Jim Ciampi Band will deliver another great NYE party in Scarborough. 21+ event. Please visit TheLandingPinePoint.com for more information.

New Years Eve Portland Empire Dine and Dance with Mallett Brothers and Marion Grace starting at 8pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit PortlandEmpire.com

We have added an additional post as New Years Eve events continue to be announced throughout Greater Portland. Here you go with more events for the evening – New Years Eve Portland Maine 2010 – Part II

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UPDATE: Binga’s Stadium on Free Street, Portlandis offering FREE ADMISSION if Facebook users “Like” their Binga’s Stadium Facebook Fan Page and print off the Free Coupon on the wall. Hey, saves you $5…enough to buy a couple more drinks for yourself or that lucky person you’re standing next to when the ball drops at midnight.

Reports out of Portland, in particular at WMTW.com and NECN.com, lend the idea that the Pirates, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, are staying put in Portland and working towards negotiating a lease renewal.

At the same time, reports out of Albany, NY, and TimesUnion.com note that an AHL team with ties to the northeast did visit Albany this week and discussed the possibility of relocating to the city, following the departure of the Albany River Rats, AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils.

One might think the move by the Pirates to Albany might make good sense for the parent franchise and their television rights, being closer to their market in Buffalo.

Only time will tell…in the mean time, stay tuned.

On Wednesday, February 17, join the Portland Professional Hockey Booster Club and your Portland Pirates, the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres for the annual 2010 Evening with the Pirates. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn By The Bay on Spring Street with a dancing and entertainment by Motor Booty Affair along with a great silent auction. Over the past 10 years, the event has raised over $225,000 for local charities.

Tickets to the event may be purchased at the booster club table at any Pirate home games or online at https://www.formspring.com/forms/Pirates-eveningwiththepirates

The Stanley Cup even visited Portland in 2007, as the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, the one-time parent franchise of the Portland Pirates, hoisted the trophy in the NHL and recognized Portland’s efforts in helping them bring home the Cup with a number of former Pirates on the championship team. Cheers to Portland, the sports fans of Maine for supporting their teams and continuing the opportunity to see sports live at such a high level of play. http://www.portlandpirates.com, http://www.portlandseadogs.com , http://www.lewistonhockey.com

Portland recently added a NBA Development League Franchise named the “Maine Red Claws” for the 2009-2010 season. What another great opportunity for Maine basketball fans to see players affiliated with NBA teams play and develop before our eyes and hopefully one day suit up in the NBA. You know the D-League as it’s referred to produced 15 percent of the rosters of the 2007-2008 season. For more information on the new Maine team check out http://www.nbamaine.com