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 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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PublishedJanuary 20, 2017
Mainers head to Women’s March on Washington for show of solidarity
‘We’ve come so far and there’s so much at stake,’ says one of the more than 200 women bound for the capital to highlight women’s rights in the wake of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2017
For Mainers at swearing-in, Trump’s inaugural address is ‘wonderful, inspiring’
Supporters of President Trump say they felt lucky to be there for his inauguration.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2017
Portland grapples with $61 million elementary school bond
Supporters say it’s a small price to pay for new schools, but critics worry about more pressing needs and closing the door to state funding
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2017
Idea to allow noncitizen immigrants to vote in Portland faces hurdles
It needs support from city residents and possibly state legislators, and a similar initiative failed locally in 2010, but Mayor Strimling hopes times have changed.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2017
New building height rules proposed to preserve Munjoy Hill vista
The Portland Planning Board on Tuesday will review a proposed ‘overlay zone’ that would protect the view from Fort Sumner Park.
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