The Planning Board tabled to March 19 its vote to allow a 165-foot-tall residential tower in Bayside.
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 launches effort to ban polystyrene cups, plastic bags
The non-biodegradable, petroleum-based products cannot be recycled in a cost-effective way and pose a serious environmental and public health risk, the city says.
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Portland eyes big changes in Libbytown
The proposals for redesigned roadways and intersections are a response to new development activity and a desire for safer streets at the city’s western gateway.
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Portland smoking ban taking effect today
Park rangers will be charged with enforcing the new ordinance. Violations can carry a fine of up to $50.
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Feedback sought on future of Portland’s India Street area
Residents, business owners and visitors are invited to share their thoughts about what parts of the neighborhood should be preserved and what should change.
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Proposals sought for interim housing in Portland
A city task force has recommended three complexes for the chronically homeless.
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Wharf owner to resurrect Porthole restaurant
The popular waterfront eatery was shut down last fall because of health violations, but is now under new management.
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Traffic changes coming to Congress Street
Some stop lights will be removed and the 15 bus stops will be consolidated to 10 or 11.
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Portland coalition aims for more, better grads
The group hopes to help provide more skilled workers that Maine employers say are in short supply.
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Court order: Walk while you whistle in Portland
After being charged with disorderly conduct, a man who loves to whistle while downtown agrees not to pursue his passion standing still.