But the owners of the land question the city’s right to do so.
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 hires waterfront coordinator
Bill Needelman, who has been a city planner for nearly 15 years, will begin his new role Dec. 16.
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Marijuana vote raises marketing questions for Portland
While the effect on the city’s ‘brand’ is not yet known, some businesses see opportunity.
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Munjoy Hill building boom gets louder
With land now scarce, one of the latest housing projects would be on stilts and another would demolish a church.
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Portland tries to clear up marijuana confusion
The city posts its interpretation of Tuesday’s referendum on its website, while advocates call on police to respect the will of voters.
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Portland pot vote seen as a precursor for the state
Meanwhile, a national group that opposes the trend is stepping into the debate to ‘get the facts out about this drug.’
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Portland public spaces petition gets 3,000 signers
Election Day proves to be a boon to the group opposing the sale of Congress Square Plaza.
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Portland voters legalize marijuana
The ‘Yes’ vote wins in a landslide, claiming 67 percent of the tally with many of the precincts reporting.
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Portland to issue $200 fines for altered handicapped placards
The city does not track the number of altered placards it sees, but Parking Manager John Peverada estimated that parking officials have seen about 50 annually in recent years.
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Court clears way for Congress Square petition
The group hoping to put limits on the sale of Portland parks can collect signatures while the city appeals.