Fees that could take effect in 2016 would fund projects to reduce the runoff that enters waterways such as Back Cove and Casco Bay.
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 apartment building where blaze killed six is in foreclosure, records show
Inspection reports reveal the city had been called to the property 16 times over the last 11 years to investigate complaints including storage of combustible material on the porch.
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Portland freezes hiring, non-emergency overtime because of immigrant-aid dispute with state
Gov. Paul LePage’s plans to withhold funding to communities that provide aid to undocumented immigrants could cost the city $3.2 million a year.
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Many in Portland live in rentals with code violations
After a fire on Noyes Street kills six, the Telegram’s renewed investigation of citywide code problems shows that inspection data is difficult to track.
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Many in Portland live in rentals with code violations
After a fire on Noyes Street kills six, the Telegram’s renewed investigation of citywide code problems shows that inspection data is difficult to track.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Many in Portland live in rentals with code violations
After a fire on Noyes Street kills six, the Telegram’s renewed investigation of citywide code problems shows that inspection data is difficult to track.
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Portland got complaints about possible illegal unit in building where fire killed 6
Records show 16 complaint-based inspections at 20 Noyes St. since 2003, where a fire killed six young adults last week.
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Republicans gear up to govern Maine after resounding victories
Triumphs by LePage, Poliquin and state senate candidates mirror a Republican surge that swept the nation.
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Candidates for governor mount final push for the Blaine House
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud rallies women in Portland, Gov. Paul LePage visits businesses in central and southern Maine, while Eliot Cutler focuses on Bangor area.
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Candidates for governor mount final push for the Blaine House
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud rallies women in Portland, Gov. Paul LePage visits businesses in central and southern Maine, while Eliot Cutler focuses on Bangor area.