City Councilors will hold a public hearing on Friday to collect input about the characteristics, skills and abilities the next corporation counsel should possess.
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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For Hall, it’s back to school (take 3)
PORTLAND – Teachers and students returned to Hall Elementary School on Tuesday, three weeks after a predawn fire displaced them. “It feels great to be back home,” said Principal Cynthia Remick. “But it feels like our third first day of school.” The school year started on Sept. 6, then the electrical fire on Sept. 17 […]
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Development on Fore Street likely to wait until next year
A large commercial tenant pulled out of the housing, retail and office project, the company president says.
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$18M Old Port development delayed
The Fore Street project was expected to begin this fall, but the loss of a commercial tenant has delayed it.
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South Portland suspects Portland tried to lure Wright Express
South Portland officials have offered free gym memberships and discussed tax breaks with the company, which is considering re-locating its 600 employees.
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Better Portland bus services? An effort is under way
Municipal leaders explore having a single transportation provider for all of Greater Portland.
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New proposal seeks to limit airport taxis in Portland
The jetport director suggests a permit lottery system to reduce waiting cabs and conflicts, but many drivers object.
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Public hearing tonight on plan to end homelessness
Recommendations include centralizing the intake process at shelters and building three 35-unit housing complexes with in-house support services.
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Porthole, Comedy Connection closed again, future is uncertain
Less than a month after being shut down for health violations, the restaurant and comedy club close for renovations, and it’s unclear if they’ll reopen.
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Public hearing slated on report to end homelessness
Recommendations include building new housing complexes and an expansion of case management services.