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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PublishedMay 12, 2017
Portland council may eliminate mayor’s assistant post, but not without a fight
Political supporters of Mayor Ethan Strimling are mobilizing to resist a proposal to cut the position from the budget when the council meets Monday.
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PublishedMay 8, 2017
Portland councilor: Use funding for mayor’s aide to hire waterfront manager instead
The $69,000 proposed for the special assistant would instead help pay for a manager to oversee the city’s waterfront properties, cruise ship business and concert activities.
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PublishedMay 8, 2017
Vision for Portland’s Eastern Waterfront coming to life
A series of proposals for a park, marina and buildings would turn under-used space into an active urban area.
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PublishedMay 4, 2017
Portland councilors put off any discussion of pay raise for mayor
Mayor Ethan Strimling asks city councilors Thursday to have any salary adjustment not take effect until the next mayor takes office.
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PublishedMay 4, 2017
Portland launches program to employ panhandlers
The Portland Opportunity Crew, overseen by the city’s social services division, began Thursday with four people enrolled.
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PublishedMay 3, 2017
Elite Airways announces Portland flights to Halifax
The airline will launch the Canadian route at the end of June.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
Portland reallocates $1.2 million to Casco Bay High School project
The City Council votes 7-2 to expand the so-called ‘Great Space’ at Casco Bay High School where schoolwide assemblies take place.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
Portland plan would allow shelters beyond downtown
City Council could vote on the new zoning rules as early as June 5.
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PublishedApril 29, 2017
Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling requests salary review, monthly vehicle allowance
Following significant raises given to three city officials, Strimling asks the City Council to determine whether his $71,100 salary is competitive.
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PublishedApril 25, 2017
Portland extends season for The Cat ferry service to Nova Scotia
The ferry will run until Oct. 15 this year, under a contract approved by the City Council.
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