But the property, which was redeveloped amid controversy, could still be sold, a Realtor 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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Portland to consider letting pot shops sell regular food and drinks
The City Council is scheduled to vote Monday to establish zoning rules.
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Conservative critics target Portland for its support of asylum seekers
Portland’s mayor and city councilors fire back after a Fox talk show host says the city has itself to blame for a surge in immigrants who need shelter.
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Second Portland city councilor jumps into race for mayor
Councilor Belinda Ray announces her candidacy, joining Councilor Spencer Thibodeau as the only officially declared candidates in the race so far.
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Developer says he’ll build 2 Portland housing projects that had been offered for sale
Bernie Saulnier says he plans to break ground on developments in Bayside and on Munjoy Hill this spring.
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‘A bigger boat’ for Peaks Island? Not everyone’s on board
Casco Bay Lines wants to satisfy tourist and commuter demand with a higher-capacity ferry to Peaks. But many islanders worry summertime congestion could get worse.
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Portland council decides hotel developers will help fund affordable housing
The city hopes to increase its affordable-housing stock by requiring developers to build low-income housing or pay a $3,806 fee per hotel unit.
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Portland council decides to slow down Franklin Street project
Councilors direct the city staff to look for less costly ways to improve the interchange with Interstate 295 than the $5.4 million plan proposed by the state Department of Transportation.
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Portland council weighs plan for new hotels to help cover cost of affordable housing
But the hospitality sector chafes at the idea of requiring it to build affordable housing units or pay $3,806 per guest room.
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Portland selects firm for first property revaluation in 13 years
Tyler Technologies CLT Appraisal Services will begin reassessing the city’s more than 24,000 parcels next month.