Jon Jennings, the former president and co-owner of the Maine Red Claws franchise, will take over at City Hall during a time of significant transition.
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 council committee endorses new site for public works
The move to Canco Road, a project that would cost more than $16 million, would free up downtown land now occupied by salt sheds, heavy equipment and industrial shops.
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Advocates call for Maine legislators to help on immigrant aid
They seek a law making asylum seekers eligible for funds denied by the state, as cities weigh the impact of a court ruling.
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Portland council committee backs creation of housing safety office
The vote by the Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee supports ordinance changes designed to improve the safety of Portland’s rental units.
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Rental inspection program suspended months before fatal Portland fire, new data shows
Confirmation of the fire department’s decision in 2014 comes as city councilors consider creating a housing safety office.
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Charges loom against landlord in Portland fire that killed six
The district attorney says Gregory Nisbet will be prosecuted in the Noyes Street tragedy unless he agrees to a plea deal.
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Councilor Suslovic ‘strongly considering’ run for Portland mayor
He points to problems under incumbent Michael Brennan, who is running for re-election and says he’s surprised by the criticism.
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26 condo units proposed for group of buildings in heart of Old Port
Historic preservation officials respond favorably to an initial look at the plans for the four buildings located at 10 Exchange St.
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LePage helps present grant to Portland nonprofit that aids at-risk youth
State agencies give LearningWorks $350,000 to educate teens and young adults who have dropped out of school.
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Portland mayor formally announces re-election bid
Michael Brennan will seek a second term in November.