Casco Bay Lines takes a 60-day break to consider alternatives and review the financial risks of a larger ferry to handle summer crowds.
Randy Billings
Staff Writer
Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
Posted inBusiness, News, Politics
Tenants, landlords divided over bills aimed at Maine’s rental markets
One bill would increase protections for renters, while another would prohibit municipalities from adopting local rental rules.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Libbytown residents oppose County Way site for a new homeless shelter in Portland
Instead, residents from the area urge a City Council committee to form a task force to look into possible sites and models for serving Portland’s homeless population.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Elections, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Former school board chair announces run for Portland mayor
Kate Snyder, the executive director of the Portland Education Foundation, joins a growing field that includes three sitting city councilors.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland council subcommittee seeks public input on homeless shelter sites
The panel will hold a hearing Tuesday to gather feedback on three possible locations.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland’s ban on synthetic pesticides goes into effect
Private property owners can use only organic treatments for gardens and lawns.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Portland City Councilor Justin Costa joins race for mayor
Costa is the third councilor to announce that he is running for mayor in November.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Idea for new police, fire headquarters welcomed by most Portland councilors
However, they also say the plan raises questions about costs and financing and environmental problems at the proposed location.
Posted inLocal & State
Cumberland County sheriff gets a nearly 10% raise
Sheriff Kevin Joyce will be paid slightly more than $109,000 a year, county commissioners say.
Posted inLocal & State
Churches bring huge donation to Portland’s overflowing family shelter
The collection of winter clothing and personal care supplies was organized in response to a Maine Sunday Telegram report about immigrant families who fled violence and came to seek asylum.