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Industry Veteran Justin Lyons Joins Newly Opened Suffolk Portland, Maine, Office to Drive Operational Excellence in Northern New England

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mr. Lyons will leverage his strong local relationships and twenty years of industry expertise to drive strategic growth for Suffolk in northern New England.

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  • Mr. Lyons will leverage his strong local relationships and twenty years of industry expertise to drive strategic growth for Suffolk in northern New England.
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    Justin Lyons joins Suffolk as Vice President, Project Executive.
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    “Suffolk is thrilled to add Justin to our growing team of industry leaders in Portland,” said John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk.
  • “As Suffolk expands its presence in northern New England, Justin’s comprehensive understanding of regional client needs will be integral to our mission of delivering operational excellence at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Suffolk Expands Northern New England Presence With New Office in Portland, Maine, to Support Increasing Operations Across the Region

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

This expansion into Northern New England marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to grow its presence in high-growth sectors including higher education and healthcare.

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  • This expansion into Northern New England marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to grow its presence in high-growth sectors including higher education and healthcare.
  • Supported by its strong Boston presence and impressive portfolio of diverse projects, the new office positions Suffolk to provide construction expertise to clients leading innovation throughout the region.
  • “Suffolk is thrilled for the opening of our Portland office, which is a testament to our confidence in the strength of the Northern New England market,” said John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk.
  • “This office will allow Suffolk to make meaningful commitments to the local community and support the innovative spirit of this region’s world-renowned institutions.

Sea Bags Pairs Classic Nautical Stripes with Vera Bradley’s Iconic Blossomy Prints in Limited-Edition Floral and Stripe Collection

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

PORTLAND, Maine, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sea Bags, the Maine-based designer and maker of bags, totes and accessories all made from recycled sail cloth, today announced its first-ever collaboration with leading American bag and luggage company and iconic lifestyle brand Vera Bradley for summer 2022. The Sea Bags + Vera Bradley Floral and Stripe Collection features a seaside garden captured in all its summer glory on four limited-edition Sea Bags product styles – a Medium Tote, Beverage Bucket Bag, Cosmetic Bag and a Slim Crossbody Bag – and is available now in select Sea Bags retail stores, in select Vera Bradley locations and online both at seabags.com and verabradley.com.

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  • The two brands collaborated to create the Sea Bags + Vera Bradley exclusive Floral and Stripe Collection, which combines a cheerful multi-floral pattern customers know and love from Vera Bradley over a classic deep navy and white breton stripe that fans identify and admire from Sea Bags.
  • Vera Bradley is proud to partner with Sea Bags on the limited-edition Sea Bags + Vera Bradley Floral and Stripe Collection, noted Daren Hull, Vera Bradley Brand President.
  • Vera Bradley and Sea Bags share a commitment to sustainability, and both of our brands were founded by entrepreneurial women.
  • The collection will be available online at www.seabags.com , www.verabradley.com and in select Sea Bags and Vera Bradley retail stores beginning in April 2022.

Crestline Selected to Manage the Newly Constructed Aloft Portland, Maine

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (Crestline) announced today that it has been selected to manage the 157-guestroom Aloft Portland, Maine hotel which is located along Portlands downtown waterfront.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (Crestline) announced today that it has been selected to manage the 157-guestroom Aloft Portland, Maine hotel which is located along Portlands downtown waterfront.
  • This marks the third hotel in Portland that Crestline has added to its management portfolio.
  • Last month Crestline added the 178-guestroom AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront, and in 2020 the company assumed management of the Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront.
  • The newly built Aloft Portland sits amid the urban sophistication of Portlands working waterfront.

Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires the Aloft Portland, Maine

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the Company or Apple Hospitality) today announced the acquisition of the 157-room Aloft Hotel on the waterfront in downtown Portland, Maine (the Hotel), for a total purchase price of $51.2 million, or approximately $326,000 per key.

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  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the Company or Apple Hospitality) today announced the acquisition of the 157-room Aloft Hotel on the waterfront in downtown Portland, Maine (the Hotel), for a total purchase price of $51.2 million, or approximately $326,000 per key.
  • The Hotel is also convenient to Maine Medical Center, the University of Southern Maine, manufacturing companies and numerous corporate offices.
  • Following this acquisition, the Apple Hospitality portfolio includes 215 hotels with approximately 28,100 guest rooms geographically diversified throughout 35 states.
  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of upscale, rooms-focused hotels in the United States.