The $110 million plans call for redeveloping the site into a business, arts, sports and transportation complex.
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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Franklin Street redesign to free up valuable city land
The effort to undo the 1960s project could also enlarge Lincoln Park and reunite parts of Portland.
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Restaurant inspections a hot item in Augusta
The industry adamantly opposes a bill that would revive a system that gives all municipalities an oversight role.
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Portland proposal to raise minimum wage will get lots of scrutiny
The city plans to move slowly in assessing the impact of the mayor’s idea on businesses and workers.
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Portland mayor: Raise city’s minimum wage
Michael Brennan unveils several new priorities at his State of the City address on Wednesday.
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In speech, Portland mayor sets sights on city’s future
Michael Brennan is expected to talk about the city’s real estate boom in his State of the City address.
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Panel to hear Portland employee’s sexual harassment complaint
The worker claims his female supervisor drew male genitals on an evaluation form, called him ‘babe’ and ‘darling,’ and put her hand on his shoulder.
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Developer rebuilding hotel on Portland’s Great Diamond Island
He says the project can go forward thanks to Portland firefighters, who were able to contain a Nov. 23 fire and preserve most of the historic walls.
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Petitions aim to halt Congress Square Plaza project
The Friends of Congress Square Park seek a June vote making it harder for the city to sell open spaces.
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Group: Portland plaza petition drive complete
The effort aims to prevent development of Congress Square Plaza, which the city sold last year.