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Article: Civic center may go corporate ; After 28 years, the arena's trustees are considering selling its naming rights.

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July 20, 2005
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MARK PETERS Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
07-20-2005
Civic center may go corporate ; After 28 years, the arena's trustees are considering selling its naming rights.
Byline: MARK PETERS Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: FRONT
Memo: NEW ENGLAND ARENAS TD BANKNORTH GARDEN: The Portland-based company agreed to spend a reported $118 million to $138 million for naming rights to Boston's most prominent arena for 20 years. DCU CENTER: Worcester sold Digital Federal Credit Union 10 years of naming rights for more than $11 million in cash, benefits. DUNKIN' DONUTS CENTER: The10-year deal for Providence's arena is valued at $8.65 million.

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