Sheila Hill-Christian of Richmond, Va., will fill a post left vacant by one of two assistant city managers.
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 councilor: Let cities make own gun rules
Edward Suslovic says state law doesn’t give cities and towns enough flexibility to regulate guns.
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Bangor student’s ‘Mainah’ Gangnam spoof catching on
Ryan Lovett, 18, of Oakland, produced a spoof of PSY’s video, “Gangnam Style,” and posted it on YouTube.
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Ferry service linking Portland, Nova Scotia may return
PORTLAND — Canadian officials are poised to initiate a bidding process for private companies interested in a renewing ferry service between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and Portland.
Posted inBusiness
Potential bidders discuss restoring Portland-Nova Scotia ferry
Ferry service ended three years ago when Bay Ferries Ltd. stopped operating The Cat.
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Burlesque dancer wins seat on Portland school board
PORTLAND — Usually, a video of a political candidate doing a striptease in a dive bar is enough to end a campaign — especially a campaign for the local school board.
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Oxford Plains racetrack has a new owner
Tom Mayberry, head of Pro All Stars Series, plans to create a multi-use facility, with monster trucks, motocross and faster cars.
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Porthole, Comedy Connection closed again, future is uncertain
Less than a month after being shut down for health violations, the restaurant and comedy club close for renovations, and it’s unclear if they’ll reopen.
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City closes three waterfront businesses
Citing health code violations including ‘rat droppings’ and ‘TONS of flies all over the food,’ officials shut down the Porthole restaurant and two other sites owned by Oliver Keithly.
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Portland medical marijuana rally slated for Saturday at Deering Oaks Park
PORTLAND — Visitors to Deering Oaks on Saturday may take in a little more than fresh air.