MAINE MARINERS TO HOLD JERSEY AUCTION FOR LEWISTON

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PORTLAND, ME – November 20, 2023 – The Maine Mariners will continue to show their support to the community of Lewiston during their game this Friday, November 24^th as they take on the Reading Royals at the Cross Insurance Arena. The team will wear specialty warmups jerseys, which will be auctioned off and host an “enter-to-win,” with proceeds from both initiatives supporting the victims and families of the October 25^th mass shooting.

The specialty warmup jerseys include the names of the 18 victims of the tragedy listed on the sleeves, with “Lewiston Strong” surrounding the state of Maine on the front. All jerseys will have the number “207,” the state’s area code. Fans will be able to bid on the jerseys via Handbid, with proceeds supporting the Lewiston community through the Maine Community Foundation and the Boston Bruins Foundation.

In addition to the auction, the Mariners have received several prizes from their partners which will be donated through an “enter-to-win.” Tickets for the enter-to-win will be available for purchase at Friday’s game, with proceeds going to the Maine Community Foundation. The list of partners and prizes includes:

VIP Tires & Service – One (1) MEGA Coupon Book
Evergreen Credit Union – One (1) $1,000 VISA Gift Card
ScrubaDub – One (1) year of unlimited car washes
Jordan’s Furniture – One (1) $1,000 Jordan’s Furniture Gift Card
Venture Solar - $1,500 off one (1) solar project
Bouchard Cleaning & Restoration – One (1) $250 VISA Gift Card
Big Blue Bug Solutions – One (1) season (May-Oct) of a residential mosquito and tick service
Chick-Fil-A – One (1) $500 Catering Order
Casella Waste Systems – One (1) Home Improvement Package: $500 hardware store gift card and a free temporary roll-off service, good for up to $1,000 dumpster rental
Luke’s Lobster – One (1) $200 Luke’s Lobster Gift Card

“We hope that Lewiston and the surrounding areas have felt the love and support from that various efforts to assist in their long recovery,” said Mariners President Adam Goldberg. “The Mariners family will continue to support our neighbors and recognize the heroes that stepped up to made us all proud Mainers.”

Friday’s game begins at 7:15 PM, with general doors opening at 6:15. The theme of the game is “Jersey Friday,” and the first 500 children 12 and under will receive a Mariners youth replica jersey, presented by Taro Health. The Mariners are also home on Saturday at 6 PM against Reading once again, for Monopoly Night” and a full team postgame autograph session. Single game tickets can be purchased at MarinersOfMaine.com or at the Ware-Butler Box Office inside the Cross Insurance Arena. Information on ticket packages and group discounts can be found by calling 833-GO-MAINE or visiting the Mariners front office at 94 Free St. in Portland.