One recommendation is to establish three 35-unit housing complexes.
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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Route 1 bridge replacement to impact bikers, walkers
At the end of next week, a new five-foot path will be opened closer to the travel lanes of the existing Portland-to-Falmouth bridge spanning the Presumpscot Rover.
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Council considers chipping in $75K to save Canco Woods
Tonight, Portland City Council will consider tapping into the city’s land bank fund to purchase the land.
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Who are Portland’s homeless?
With shelters overflowing and a city task force ready with proposed solutions, we profile members of the primary groups being served.
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City seeks public input on wildlife sculptures for Eastern Prom
The Friends of the Eastern Promenade is seeking permission from the city to allow a temporary installation for two pieces of art by Wendy Klemperer, whose work is currently on display at the Portland Jetport.
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Sex offenders charged after being found with girl, 16
The two men from New Hampshire also face drug-related charges after they were arrested in York.
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Oxford Plains racetrack has a new owner
Tom Mayberry, head of Pro All Stars Series, plans to create a multi-use facility, with monster trucks, motocross and faster cars.
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Maine Wharf getting new life
A CEO who plans to buy the pier wants to make repairs and find a mix of tenants.
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Committee opposes tying tax breaks to job creation
PORTLAND — Members of the City Council’s Housing and Community Development Committee decided Wednesday that property tax breaks for developers should not be tied directly to the number of jobs that a project will create. “I’m against setting hard and fast requirements,” Councilor Edward Suslovic said. “I’m a big fan of maximum flexibility.” Consequently, the […]
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City schedules meetings on neighborhood issues
Next month, residents will have the opportunity to meet with city staff, Mayor Michael Brennan and their district city councilor to talk about neighborhood issues.