At Port Property, “Making Home Happen” starts with the people behind the scenes who help create welcoming, connected communities every day. In this edition of our In the Spotlight series, we connected with Madeline Rossignol, Resident Services & Leasing Coordinator for The Levee and Riverdam communities in Biddeford. Since joining Port Property in February 2025, Madeline has become a familiar face… Read more »
Category: Community News
Jibe Cycle Joins Hanover Works
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Port Property is excited to welcome Jibe Cycle to Hanover Works in Portland’s West Bayside neighborhood. The Maine-founded boutique cycling studio recently relocated its Portland location to Hanover Street, joining an established, vibrant community connected to The Armature and Hanover Works. The move marks an evolution for Jibe Cycle, which has built a loyal following across southern Maine as well as… Read more »
In the Spotlight: Darrell Turcotte, Property Manager
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At Port Property, people are at the heart of everything we do. From building welcoming communities to ensuring our residents feel at home, it’s our team members who bring that experience to life every day. In this edition of our Spotlight series, we speak with Darrell Turcotte, a Property Manager based in Portland. He oversees several properties, including The Linden (132 Marginal Way), The Ambassador (37… Read more »
Port Property Welcomes New Event, Wedding Venue at The Levee
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Port Property is thrilled to welcome Maine Venue Partners to The Foundry, a historic, revitalized structure that sits alongside the edge of the Saco River within The Levee community. The Foundry, revitalized with the support of Brownfields grant funding, was completed in 2025. The original building dates to 1941 and was previously the location of a screw machine production facility. The Foundry… Read more »
Aomori Officially Announces Grand Opening at Hanover Works
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Port Property is thrilled to announce that Aomori is now open for business on the ground floor of The Armature at 52 Hanover Street in Portland. Aomori is the highly anticipated restaurant from iconic restaurateur Masahiko Miyake, his wife Chieko Miyake, their son Reo Miyake and his partner Helen Carter. Port Property is the property manager for this award-winning building—and we’re excited to welcome such a unique restaurant concept to The Armature and the residents of its 171… Read more »
Key Insights During Fire Prevention Month
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The safety of our residents and our collective community is our team’s top priority. One of our core values at Port Property is to provide safe, clean, well-maintained apartments to all residents—and we take that responsibility very seriously. For this reason, Port Property aims to raise awareness on the importance of fire safety throughout the… Read more »
Port Property Welcomes New Commercial Tenant, Mayhem, to Bayside
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Port Property is thrilled to announce that it has leased 65 Hanover Street in Portland to Mayhem. The brainchild of small business owner Paul Taylor, Mayhem is the only “rage room” venue in Southern Maine. Mayhem has signed a five-year lease for the 3,128 square foot space, which is scheduled to open this fall. Port… Read more »
Port Property Welcomes Matcha Mood to Downtown Portland
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Port Property and their commercial broker, Porta & Company, are excited to announce the arrival of “Matcha Mood” – a brand-new, matcha-focused café! Matcha Mood has signed a two-year lease at 654 Congress Street, with the 640 square-foot, street-level space scheduled to open this week in downtown Portland. Specializing in matcha-based beverages, baked goods, and… Read more »
Port Property Founder Tom Watson Named a Mainebiz 2023 Business Leader of the Year!
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We are excited to share that Tom Watson, Founder of Port Property, was named a Mainebiz 2023 Business Leader of the Year! Each year, nominees are submitted by the business community, then selected and profiled by Mainebiz. Watson has lived and worked in Portland since 1993, when he moved to Maine and founded Port Property.… Read more »
Port Property Proposes 10-Year Development Plan For West Bayside
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This week, Port Property submitted a comprehensive development plan, known as a Master Development Plan, to the City of Portland’s planning department for consideration. The plan proposes the creation of 800+ new units of rental housing while also introducing mixed-use community spaces, increased pedestrian access, and connectivity throughout the neighborhood. The plan includes five phases… Read more »
Port Property Announces Winners of 2022 “Making Home Happen” Contest
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Over the summer, Port Property announced our first-ever resident photo contest: the “Making Home Happen” contest. Since our team knows how important it is to feel at home where you live, we wanted to see how our residents “make home happen” through their own personal interior design style. We invited all Port Property residents to… Read more »
Port Property’s West Bayside Office Now Home to Portland’s New Bikeshare Program
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Port Property is excited to share that our West Bayside office, located at 82 Hanover Street, is now home to a bicycle station for Portland’s first-ever bikeshare program. Tandem Mobility, a community-focused micro mobility provider, launched the Portland Bikeshare on August 15th with an initial introduction of 50 traditional gear and electric bikes with more… Read more »
Port Property Participates in United Way of Southern Maine’s Week of Action
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Last month, members of our Portland and Biddeford team volunteered with United Way of Southern Maine‘s annual “Week of Action” campaign to give back to our neighbors across southern Maine and connect with our local community. One of the largest volunteer service events in the region, Week of Action is a 5-day event held in… Read more »
Port Property Prepares for Winter Weather
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Port Property is preparing for seasonal operations with the safety and comfort of our residents as our top priority throughout any inclement weather. During the winter months, Port Property routinely clears and salts building steps, sidewalks and parking lots to ensure our residents’ safety. For our properties that include snow removal, our team will alert… Read more »
Port Property Outlines Importance of Fire Prevention Month
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The safety of our residents and our collective community is our team’s top priority. One of our core values at Port Property is to provide safe, clean, well-maintained apartments to all residents – and we take that responsibility very seriously. For this reason, Port Property aims to raise awareness on the importance of fire safety… Read more »