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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PublishedFebruary 9, 2017
New force in Portland politics packs a one-two punch
Emily Figdor and Steven Biel are using their deep experience as advocates in Washington to push a progressive agenda and tackle other local issues.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2017
Portland council will consider regulating short-term rentals like Airbnb, VRBO
The council’s Housing Committee votes 3-0 to recommend regulations including a 300-unit limit on short-term rentals in homes that aren’t owner-occupied.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2017
LePage breaks with Maine’s attorney general to support Trump’s immigration ban
The governor tweeted Tuesday that Janet Mills ‘speaks for herself’ in opposing Trump’s temporary ban.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2017
Portland-based immigration lawyers facing questions they can’t answer
Legal wrangling over President Trump’s immigration ban has created uncertainty and confusion among visa holders and refugees trying to enter the U.S.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Protesters say ‘immigrants are welcome here’ as 1,500 rally in Portland to oppose Trump’s order
The crowd shows support for Maine’s Muslims and immigrants in response to the president’s suspension of refugee programs and admissions from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2017
Groups press Portland officials to stand up to Trump, add immigrant protections
They want to let police resist helping federal agents enforce immigration laws, but stop short of seeking a ‘sanctuary city’ designation.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2017
Portland wants input on future of 2 parcels
City councilors are looking to sell a 2.5-acre parking lot on the eastern waterfront and 4 acres in West Bayside, but want to hear from the public first at a hearing Tuesday.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2017
As Mainers celebrate legal marijuana, where does new law draw the line?
Organizers of the ‘End of Cannabis Prohibition Party’ at the Gold Room in Portland on Monday night drop plans to include edibles after running into confusion about what is allowed under the new law.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2017
Portland planners endorse proposal to protect view from East End park
The zoning change that would impose a building-height cap on land next to Fort Sumner Park now goes before the City Council.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2017
As Portland’s city-run health clinic closes, a mix of good intentions, trauma
The 229 HIV patients at India Street got help finding a new provider, but ending their ties with the staff led to a sense of loss, and only 33 registered at the recommended facility.
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