News &
Accolades
News
2023
Condé Nast Traveler
“If you are looking for a perfect base of operations to explore the city’s reputable food scene, it doesn’t get much more convenient than Commercial Street”
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2023
Hotel Development Remains Strong
“Newcomers include boutique hotels and inns”
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2023
179-Room Hotel Approved
“Portland board approves 179-room hotel for major project next to City Hall”
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2022
On the Record: Marieke Thormann
“At Portland's Fathom Cos., Marieke Thormann builds on her construction and engineering background”
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2022
Plans for New Upscale Hotel
“Plans for new upscale hotel next to Portland City Hall and Merrill Auditorium introduced”
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2021
Staying Power
“Portland hotel developers try to catch market on an upswing”
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2020
$90M Bet
“A $90M bet on Biddeford aims to turn an empty lot into an urban ‘pearl’”
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2019
New Partnership with Canopy
“Developer will partner with Canopy by Hilton on Portland hotel project”
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2019
Hotel Development is Booming
“Hotel development is booming in Portland … but questions abound over how much is too much”
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2017
Press Hotel Operator
“Jim Brady’s Fathom Cos. to stay on as Press Hotel operator after sale.”
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2017
Press Hotel Developer Forms New Company
“Based in Portland, Fathom Cos. will manage hotels and redevelop historical properties”
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2017
New Chapter for Fathom Cos.
“Next 2017: Jim Brady, developer of the Press hotel, starts a new chapter with Fathom Cos.”
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Accolades
2020
AIA Design Honor Award for Renovation & Adaptive Reuse
Recognizes outstanding architecture projects by AIA members.
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2019
Guest Experience Award
Awarded to those who demonstrate a strong commitment to Marriott’s operations programs and initiatives; the best of the best in the U.S. and Canada.
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2019
Maine Preservation Honor Award
Celebrating excellence in historic preservation leadership, rehabilitation and craft. Honors those who adaptively use and update vacant and underutilized historic structures.
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2017
James Beard House Featured Dinner
UNION held a prefix dinner showcasing the best ingredients his home state of Maine has to offer.
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2017
Best Hotels Awards - #1 in Portland, ME
Each year, U.S. News ranks the top hotels in Portland, ME. The Press Hotel came out on top at #1.
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