American Airlines and Delta flights are most likely to be affected, a jetport 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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Portland’s plan for new shelter in Nason’s Corner is put on hold as councilors consider alternatives
City councilors ask for more analysis and additional siting options after intense opposition to the proposed site on Brighton Avenue.
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Model homeless shelter is ammunition for both sides in Portland conflict
Opponents of Portland’s plan for a new shelter point to tensions in Montana – site of a facility that has garnered praise from officials here.
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Portland defends plan for homeless shelter in Nason’s Corner neighborhood
The city provides new information about alternatives in advance of a community forum Saturday.
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Portland’s former assistant manager cites ‘differences of opinions’ in resignation letter
Mona Bector leaves without any severance package after three months in the post.
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State revokes liquor license of downtown Portland bar
The action against Sagamore Hill was taken after the applicants removed the name of a minority owner who later pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in Pennsylvania, officials say.
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Democratic socialists back challengers for 2 Portland City Council seats
Councilors Nicholas Mavodones and Spencer Thibodeau are targeted by the local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America as the national group becomes more active in elections, endorsing candidates in 20 states so far.
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Portland bills other municipalities for share of shelter costs
The city-run facility offers homeless people from all over a low-barrier refuge. Municipalities ought to help, city officials say, but some are pushing back.
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Report touts immigrants’ economic contributions to Greater Portland
A study done with the Portland Regional Chamber finds foreign-born residents pumped $1.2 billion into the area’s economy in 2016.
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South Portland’s ‘Clear Skies’ ordinance survives challenge as federal judge finds it constitutional
Portland Pipe Line Corp. had sued to overturn the ordinance adopted in 2014 to prohibit the bulk loading of crude oil onto tankers on the city’s waterfront.