Dunkin' Dugout Program Returns to Sea Dogs in 2015

PORTLAND, Maine (April 15, 2015) - The 2015 Dunkin' Dugout program with the Portland Sea Dogs is now open for applications. The program, now in its seventh year, is funded by local Maine and Coos and Carroll County in New Hampshire Dunkin' Donuts business owners and provides 200 children the opportunity to attend a Sea Dogs game, meet players and be recognized during game festivities. Beginning today, organizations throughout Maine and Coos and Carroll County in New Hampshire can submit an application. 

Dunkin' Donuts restaurants are operated by independent business owners who are continually looking to give back to their communities. The Dunkin' Dugout program is another way they support local youth organizations. Each selected group will receive 20 tickets to a designated game-courtesy of the local Dunkin' Donuts-for one of the following games:

   Saturday, April 25th vs. Trenton Thunder, 1 p.m.
   Saturday, June 6th vs. Bowie Baysox, 6 p.m. 
   Thursday, June 18th vs. vs. Binghamton Mets, 6 p.m.
   Saturday, June 27th vs. Reading Fightin' Phils, 6 p.m.
   Monday, June 29th vs. Reading Fightin' Phils, 6 p.m. 
   Wednesday, July 22nd vs. Trenton Thunder, 12 p.m.  
   Sunday, August 2nd vs. Harrison Senators, 1 p.m. 
   Wednesday, August 12th vs. Erie Seawolves, 7 p.m.
   Saturday, August 15th vs. Akron Rubber Ducks, 6 p.m.
   Wednesday, August 26th vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats, 6 p.m. 

"We are so excited to continue our partnership with Dunkin' Donuts as we kick off the baseball season this year," said John Kameisha, Portland Sea Dogs. "Dunkin' Donuts business owners have always been dedicated to giving back to the community and we are thrilled to give deserving organizations across Maine the opportunity to enjoy a Sea Dogs game."

Deserving camps, schools, youth groups, etc. can apply by sending an email to [email protected] briefly describing the organization and why it should be selected to attend a Sea Dogs game. Dunkin' Donuts and the Sea Dogs will work together to select and notify the winners.

About Dunkin' Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for nine years running. The company has more than 11,300 restaurants in 36 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.