Officials aren’t yet releasing specific locations, however, opting first to focus on whether to pursue a multi-facility model.
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Portland mayor eyes re-election, likely versus familiar foes on council
Incumbent Mayor Ethan Strimling files initial campaign paperwork at City Hall.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Plan calls for office-garage complex near other development on Portland’s eastern waterfront
The site of the 100 Fore St. project, which has raised questions among city planners and residents, is near where Wex is relocating its headquarters.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Maine
Joey Brunelle requests recount in Portland City Council race
Nicholas Mavodones won the at-large seat by more than 700 votes.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
Historic voter turnout and machine breakdowns lead to long lines, delayed counts
Portland, which typically reports elections results well before midnight, finally releases its vote counts after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Posted inElection 2018, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Figdor wins seat on Portland school board
Emily Figdor defeated fellow activist Jeanne Swanton, who had the backing of Portland’s political establishment.
Posted inElection 2018, Local Elections, Maine
Three Portland city councilors re-elected, one narrowly
At-large Councilor Nicholas Mavodones barely defeats challenger Joey Brunelle once all votes are counted Wednesday morning, and Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau win handily.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Re-election in reach for 2 incumbent Portland councilors
Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau hold big leads while Councilor Nicholas Mavodones trails Joey Brunelle.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland adopts resolution in response to synagogue massacre
The City Council unanimously approves a statement condemning ‘bigotry, discrimination, or hate from whatever the source.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Chairwoman of Portland school board presses for universal pre-kindergarten
In her State of the Schools address, Anna Trevorrow recounts successes in the district and says expanded pre-K would ‘help make a difference to all students.’