Edward Suslovic vs. Gregory Blouin for the District 3 seat on the Portland City Council.
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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Two running for open at-large seat on Portland Council
Former state Rep. Jon Hinck and businessman Wellington ‘Wells’ Lyons are vying for John Anton’s seat.
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Three vie for Portland City Council seat
The race for a four-year, at-large term pits two political newcomers against veteran Jill Duson.
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What Portland voters will be asked to decide
A proposed ordinance would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and paraphernalia.
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High hopes for legalizing marijuana in Maine
As national views over recreational use gradually shift, will next month’s vote in Portland prove that change is in the air?
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Old Port fire blamed on faulty water heater
The unit was improperly installed in the basement of 420 Fore St., the city’s fire investigator says.
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Portland mayor, council have mini-power struggle
Officials disagree on how meeting agendas are set as they define their roles in the era of an elected mayor.
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Portland panel recommends buffer zone around Planned Parenthood
The proposal will go to City Council for a final vote.
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Plan to redevelop Portland’s York Street moves forward
J.B. Brown & Sons is looking to redevelop roughly three acres between the Old Port and West End.
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Crowd expected as Portland panel weighs abortion protest buffer zone for clinic
The issues of free speech versus unimpeded health-care access will collide at a public hearing.