The City Council’s treatment of honors for notables Nathan Clifford and George Cleeve, both rumored to be slavery sympathizers, is a study in contrasts.
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 City Council to vote on $1 price for school
The Housing and Community Development Committee proposes the nominal amount to preserve open space as the former Nathan Clifford Elementary School is sold to a developer.
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Portland restaurant inspector was paid to quit, clam up
Michele Sturgeon, criticized for giving too many eateries failing grades, got $18,600 and agreed not to ‘speak ill’ of city officials or services.
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Suslovic faces unknown in council re-election bid
Edward Suslovic vs. Gregory Blouin for the District 3 seat on the Portland City Council.
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Two running for open at-large seat on Portland Council
Former state Rep. Jon Hinck and businessman Wellington ‘Wells’ Lyons are vying for John Anton’s seat.
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Three vie for Portland City Council seat
The race for a four-year, at-large term pits two political newcomers against veteran Jill Duson.
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What Portland voters will be asked to decide
A proposed ordinance would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and paraphernalia.
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High hopes for legalizing marijuana in Maine
As national views over recreational use gradually shift, will next month’s vote in Portland prove that change is in the air?
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Old Port fire blamed on faulty water heater
The unit was improperly installed in the basement of 420 Fore St., the city’s fire investigator says.
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Portland mayor, council have mini-power struggle
Officials disagree on how meeting agendas are set as they define their roles in the era of an elected mayor.