“Burt” Wolf wants to market the Riverwalk subdivision to adults of all ages, not just those 55 and older.
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 fire chief search restarts after favorite drops out
No other finalist stood out, so the city will spend at least another $8,500 to find more candidates.
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Portland won’t hire consultant in search for a city attorney
Mayor Brennan says he will form an advisory committee and use the city’s Human Resources Department to find a suitable candidate.
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Portland embarks on 2nd national search for fire chief
The previous nationwide search produced 55 applications, and cost the city more than $20,000 to interview and assess the talents of five finalists.
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Time to rein in tax breaks for Portland developers?
Lacking a framework for how to use tax increment financing fairly and wisely has led to something of a free-for-all. Now, some city officials say it’s time to set limits.
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What happens when the tax break ends?
Auto Europe’s CEO says he’ll take his company elsewhere if his expired agreement isn’t extended.
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Dust causes construction delays on Munjoy Hill
Construction was halted for two days this week at a $5.5 million housing project to address residents’ fears about tainted soil and dust.
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West End group sues to stop church rezoning
The suit contends the rezoning of the Williston-West Church violates state and city law.
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Portland’s homeless front: More people than ever seek shelter
Demand for beds routinely surpasses supply, a situation made worse by the loss of a federally funded program.
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West End residents sue to reverse church rezoning
The lawsuit contends that the rezoning does not conform to Portland’s Comprehensive Plan and violates state and local conditional rezoning laws.