Lisa LeConte Mazziotti wants the city to build a memorial to the six young adults – including her daughter Nicole Finlay – who died in the 2014 blaze.
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.
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Portland council seeking unity on model for new homeless shelter
Councilor Kimberly Cook decides not to ask for a council vote on replacing the city’s adult facility with a single city-run shelter while a committee considers its recommendation.
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Lawmakers from Portland and Biddeford join leadership in Maine House
All 3 of the top Democrats in the House are from southern Maine.
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Portland council expected to support single shelter to replace Oxford Street facility
The vote is expected Monday, after a majority at a committee meeting favor building one shelter rather than several smaller ones at various locations.
Posted inElection 2018, Local Elections, Politics
Joey Brunelle drops request for recount in Portland City Council race
The city assures him the vote counting was accurate despite some questionable turnout numbers, and says it would cost the candidate as much as $7,500 to move forward with a recount.
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Portland looking at over 30 sites as it grapples with sheltering the homeless
Officials aren’t yet releasing specific locations, however, opting first to focus on whether to pursue a multi-facility model.
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Portland mayor eyes re-election, likely versus familiar foes on council
Incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling files initial campaign paperwork at City Hall.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Plan calls for office-garage complex near other development on Portland’s eastern waterfront
The site of the 100 Fore St. project, which has raised questions among city planners and residents, is near where Wex is relocating its headquarters.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Local & State
Joey Brunelle requests recount in Portland City Council race
Nicholas Mavodones won the at-large seat by more than 700 votes.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Historic voter turnout and machine breakdowns lead to long lines, delayed counts
Portland, which typically reports elections results well before midnight, finally releases its vote counts after 5 a.m. Wednesday.