The district attorney says Gregory Nisbet will be prosecuted in the Noyes Street tragedy unless he agrees to a plea deal.
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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Councilor Suslovic ‘strongly considering’ run for Portland mayor
He points to problems under incumbent Michael Brennan, who is running for re-election and says he’s surprised by the criticism.
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26 condo units proposed for group of buildings in heart of Old Port
Historic preservation officials respond favorably to an initial look at the plans for the four buildings located at 10 Exchange St.
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LePage helps present grant to Portland nonprofit that aids at-risk youth
State agencies give LearningWorks $350,000 to educate teens and young adults who have dropped out of school.
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Portland mayor formally announces re-election bid
Michael Brennan will seek a second term in November.
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Portland’s approval of waterfront project won’t end argument over building heights
Opponents of the redevelopment planned at the former Portland Co. complex are petitioning for a referendum that could overturn the council’s decision.
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Portland Mayor Michael Brennan to announce re-election bid
He has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday morning at Ocean Gateway Terminal.
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City Council approves redevelopment of Portland Co. complex
The public hearing and debate on what one councilor calls a ‘transformative’ waterfront project draws an overflow crowd and far-reaching arguments for and against the plan.
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Portland council OKs temporary agreement with Uber
It will allow the ride-sharing service to continue operating in the city until complete guidelines are adopted.
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Portland council postpones vote on budget again
The decision pushes the vote on the 2015-16 municipal budget back to June 24, just a week before the budget is supposed to take effect.