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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PublishedOctober 5, 2017
Group opposing Portland rent-limit initiative has $100,000 to spend
Landlords are among the biggest contributors to Say No to Rent Control’s campaign.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2017
Portland council votes to sell 4 parcels in Bayside
City officials hope to transform the area into a modern, mixed-use neighborhood.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2017
Proponents of 4-school bond in Portland cite favorable poll
They tout the results days before a rival group plans to launch a campaign supporting the two-school option.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2017
Portland’s city manager, mayor seem to have found a way to get along
After a long period of acrimony, the 2 men have been meeting at least on a weekly basis and describe the new relationship as collaborative and respectful.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2017
Portland advances tax relief plan for low-income seniors
A proposal by Mayor Ethan Strimling won the support of a City Council committee this week.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2017
Portland panel recommends sale of 4 Bayside parcels for $4 million
The sales could lead to the creation of more than 100 housing units in the city.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2017
Portland bans the display of wild and exotic animals
The City Council votes unanimously to reject the use of big cats, elephants and a wide range of other animals in circus acts.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2017
Portland designates 2nd Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The City Council, joining other Maine cities and towns, votes to no longer observe Columbus Day despite opposition from Italian-Americans.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2017
Portland joins nationwide lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The move the City Council ensures that the city would be entitled to a portion of any settlement stemming from the legal action against the makers of prescription painkillers.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2017
Portland to consider recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The City Council will hear a proposal Monday to recognize the holiday on the second Monday of October, which is currently celebrated as Columbus Day.
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