An encampment by Occupy Maine, which opposes the sale of the public land, would need city approval, an official says.
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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Two firms draw up alternative visions for Portland plaza
However, the city has not solicited any alternative visions for Congress Square Plaza.
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Activists prepare to occupy Portland plaza
Those for and against selling part of Congress Square Plaza try to drum up support for their views.
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Tourist exodus slowed by rain
Widespread showers and thunderstorms also cause minor flooding as the Labor Day weekend ends.
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Trailblazer for women journalists dies in Maine at 74
Judith Glassman Daniels, the first woman editor of Life magazine, was a mentor to many and added serious content to publications for women.
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LePage pledges to help Sudanese refugees
The governor also criticizes legislators for not doing more to help Mainers who are working toward a better life.
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Portland landlord with a past buys building with a history
One of downtown’s most prominent and historic buildings has been sold to a local landlord with a history of disputes over the condition of his properties.
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Baxter Boulevard’s future: Never on Sunday?
The Portland street will reopen to traffic soon. But the calm of the months-long closure could return on a regular basis.
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Sprague buying Gowen Marine
The purchase will allow the owner of Portland Yacht Services to begin servicing larger vessels.
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Cumberland Ave. housing project wins approval
The Portland Planning Board acts over neighbors’ objections to the development’s limited parking.