Richard Berman sees the effort to welcome and shelter our immigrants as a spiritual matter.
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 restaurant inspections double, but failures decrease
The city has beefed up scrutiny, but the loss of a strict, controversial inspector and a falling non-compliance rate also affect the numbers.
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Controversial Portland health inspector resigns
Michele Sturgeon was criticized for failing city restaurants at a higher rate than previously had been done.
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Group reaches deal key to Thompson’s Point redevelopment
Developers have an agreement that would move Suburban Propane to Riverside Street.
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Portland board not satisfied with $12 million condo proposal
The Planning Board tables discussion of the Newbury Street project until next month.
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$12 million Portland housing proposal up for city approval
The next phase of Bay House, which would bring 39 market-rate condos to Newbury Street, goes to the Planning Board.
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Marijuana activist sees Maine following in Colorado’s footsteps
Rob Kampia, leader of the Marijuana Policy Project, says a key legalization vote will be in Portland this November.
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Rainwater fee details emerging in Portland
The city will estimate the rate to be charged homeowners and businesses, and likely delay it.
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Owner starts effort to redevelop large area off York Street
J.B. Brown & Sons seeks a zoning change and is considering putting up a parking garage, apartments and retail space.
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Tenants wanted: Portland to open technology park
There are currently no tenants in the 26-acre technology park, which envisions seven lots for buildings 10,000 to 40,000 square feet.