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The venue also hosted the America East Conference (then the ECAC North) men's basketball tournament in 1980.

The arena floor features of space, making it useful for trade shows and conventions in addition to sports and concerts.

Built in 1977 at a cost of $8 million, it is home to the Portland Pirates ice hockey team, various trade shows and the Maine Principals' Association high school basketball tournament.The arena's official name is the George I.Lewis Auditorium at Cumberland County Civic Center.

Those who pay to sponsor seats at the Civic Center can have their name engraved on their seats or dedicate the seat to someone they know.Hadlock FieldPortland, Maine.

There are 6,733 permanent seats in the arena, and it seats up to 9,000 for concerts.

The arena has had a unique history of having locals sponsor individual seats at the arena.

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