Jon Jennings, president and general manager of Portland’s new D-League franchise, says the team already has sold all of its high-end season tickets for the inaugural season. Abby Pierce, left, is the team’s VP of sales and marketing. (Staff photo by John Ewing)


Keeping recreation from wreckreation
Club owners are diversifying, and patrons, for the most part, are looking for ways to get their activities at a lower cost.
[April 2, 2009]

The boost comes from the boosters
High schools have to find ways to come up with funds, and booster clubs at some places have come through.
[April 1, 2009]

Fans are hanging in
The poor economy doesn't appear to be having a big effect on ticket sales for Portland's pro teams.
[March 31, 2009]

There's enough to feed a crowd
Portland's professional sports franchises say they're finding sponsors despite the economy.
[March 31, 2009]

In tight times, kids still come first
Youth sports adjust to the sagging economy but the bottom line is: Youngsters still get to play games.
[March 30, 2009]

Sports camps struggle with the forecast
Summer camps face lower enrollments because of diminishing funds that help youngsters attend.
[March 30, 2009]

Budget cuts causing headaches for college ADs
The state's public universities are being hit hardest by the economic meltdown.
[March 29, 2009]

ABOUT THIS SERIES

The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram has spoken with dozens of sources — business owners, fans, athletic directors, parents and casual athletes — about the impact that the economy’s had on their budgets.