The National Weather Service says there likely were two or three in the Bridgton-Sebago Lake area.
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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Shutdown puts some multistate lottery games out of reach
The Maine State Lottery office is closed, and four draw games – Powerball, Mega Millions, Hot Lotto and Lucky for Life – won’t be available until the shutdown ends.
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Developers have some imaginative ideas for city-owned land in Bayside
Portland officials release details of proposals by 9 of 11 developers who are bidding to redevelop about 4 acres that used to house the Public Works Department.
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Portland condemns apartment building because of frequent police visits
It’s the first time the city has taken such an extreme measure to get a landlord to address issues under its disorderly houses ordinance.
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Portland’s tight housing market puts low-income renter in bind
Margaret Peters scrambled to find housing in 2015 after her landlord evicted her to make renovations. Now she’s facing eviction – and poor prospects – again.
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Speakers at hearing urge Portland councilors to ban pesticides but differ on best approach
More than two dozen people voice support for banning the use of pesticides in Portland, but they split over whether to back a measure adopted by South Portland or one drafted by a city task force.
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Portland reaffirms commitment to fight climate change
The City Council approves resolutions backing the Paris climate accord and calling on Congress to assess a new fee on fossil fuels.
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Mainland parking near ferry, vital to island life, drying up in Portland
As development and other activity eat up spaces, city officials try to help those who need to park vehicles on the waterfront before the crossing home.
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Pesticide restriction plan to get Portland City Council hearing Wednesday
Opponents are already organizing against the proposed ordinance created by a city task force.
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Portland mayor proposes tax relief for seniors
The program would provide partial tax rebates to low-income Portlanders over age 62.