The New England Cannabis Farmers Market would run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 in Deering Oaks.
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.
Groups prepare to help immigrants losing aid
Word that 86 people will be cut off mobilizes nonprofit agencies, advocacy groups and some in the faith community.
Portland Green Party chairman announces candidacy for mayor
Thomas MacMillan says he wants to give voice to city residents who are struggling to make ends meet by advocating for livable wages and controlled development.
Two Greens on Portland council stepping down
Green Party members David Marshall and Kevin Donoghue are not running for re-election.
Portland ready to cut assistance to 86 immigrants
Those affected may no longer have legal status because they failed to apply for asylum within a year of entering the United States.
City of Portland: Many ‘seekers’ of asylum have not applied
Early analysis indicates up to 300 of the immigrants who were the focus of an aid debate could be ineligible, but their status is unclear.
Portland councilors call for do-over on minimum wage vote
Business advocates say they tried to warn officials that the increase would harm employers whose workers earn tips.
Group submits signatures to stop rezoning of Portland Co. waterfront parcel
‘Save the Soul of Portland’ fears the proposed development will hurt views along upper Fore Street.
Portland council to vote on office of housing safety
The council also is set to vote on a plan to create a citywide minimum wage and a proposal for senior housing.
Portland councilor Edward Suslovic will challenge mayor in November
A firefighter also takes out papers to take on incumbent Michael Brennan, and other city races start to take shape.