The new case is likely to focus on the size of the penalty levied against Sulan Chau, which may be the largest ever imposed by the city for life safety violations.
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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Developer applies for permit to build 8-story Midtown parking garage
The structure is ostensibly the first part of a plan the city approved in 2015 that includes 3 apartment buildings and retail spaces. But those approvals are set to expire next month.
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Second condo project planned for fast-changing Franklin Street area
Developers hope to have the ‘Verdante at Lincoln Park,’ a six-story building with about 30 luxury units, ready for occupancy by the summer of 2019.
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Portland council votes to re-establish Martin Luther King Jr. task force
The seven members are charged with identifying a public space in the city that will be renamed to honor the civil rights icon.
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Portland council takes stand against oil, gas drilling off coast
Its resolution calling for nearby waters to be exempt from President Trump’s exploration order will be sent to federal agencies.
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Despite noise, summer concerts approved again for Portland pier
City Council votes unanimously to allow the shows again this year at the Maine State Pier.
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Portland mayor says he’ll keep promise to shave his head
Ethan Strimling, known for his thick, wavy hair lost a Super Bowl bet with the mayor of Portland, Pennsylvania.
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Portland launches study of city’s rental market
A tight supply of rental housing, especially for lower-income tenants, continues to fuel calls for tenant protections and affordable housing development.
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Mayor calls for more protections for tenants during State of the City address
Ethan Strimling avoids talking about the political tensions that have roiled City Hall, stressing the previous year’s successes and proposing a range of policy and spending initiatives.
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Portland’s jobs-for-panhandlers venture has earned its keep
The pilot program has ended, but city officials say if funding can be found they’ll start an expanded version based on success stories like Katie and Trish Farr’s.