From the catastrophe 150 years ago to far more recent pyrotechnic problems, it’s no wonder the city remains cautious.
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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Greater Portland Landmarks uses flames to mark path of Great Fire
Five hundred color photocopies of flames can be seen on sites and buildings around the city.
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New lease gives Portland’s Forest Gardens at least another year
But the beloved 80-year-old tavern’s long-term future depends on rezoning and historic landmark status.
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New 18-unit building in Portland designed to house low-income veterans
Thomas Heights is named after Thomas Ptacek, a local advocate for homeless veterans.
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Poliquin keeps low profile in debate over gun control
Three of Maine’s four members of Congress have been leading efforts to restrict firearms purchases by potential terrorists.
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Sea kayaking guide and one of his clients die during Down East excursion
The wife of the client is rescued by a lobsterman after a squall capsized their boats and she spent hours in the 52-degree water.
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Portland names 4 finalists for Congress Square art project
They will visit Portland on Aug. 8 to discuss their ideas for a public artwork at the busy downtown intersection.
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Maine native begins confirmation process to become ambassador to Lithuania
Orono native Anne Hall, a resident of Blue Hill, is introduced to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by Sen. Susan Collins.
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Portland closes on sale allowing ‘midtown’ project to move forward
The Federated Cos. formally purchases more than 3 acres of vacant city-owned land along Somerset Street.
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Portland’s Lobsterman Park could become Menario Plaza
The City Council will consider renaming a downtown corner in honor of a former city manager who spearheaded Urban Renewal.