The 39-unit development at Pine and Brackett streets would include two retail units and a parking garage.
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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Friends striving to save Congress Square Plaza
The group launches a petition drive against the sale of the public park to a private hotel developer.
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Registry likely for Portland street artists
A City Council committee rejects many proposals but backs free registration despite legal qualms.
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2nd marine business eyes Maine State Pier
A new marine-related business is looking to lease 10,000 square feet on the Portland waterfront, with an option to expand.
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Newspaper theme could be part of new Portland hotel
Plans call for converting the former Portland Press Herald building into a boutique hotel and restaurant.
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Munjoy Hill performance hall plans ‘on right track’
Further revisions in the design are expected to be made before the final plan is ready for a vote.
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Portland hotel work to turn Fore Street into one-way road
Business owners agreed to the one-way pattern to preserve parking on one side of the street.
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Is unruly behavior in downtown Portland on the rise?
The problem is getting attention amid efforts to prevent and end homelessness in the city.
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Portland crossing to get shorter, beach road safer
The city is expected to do work along the Eastern Promenade this summer to improve safety for pedestrians.
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City Council bans smoking in Portland parks
Several city residents testify unsuccessfully against the rule intended to protect nonsmokers.