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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 City Councilor Justin Costa joins race for mayor
Costa is the third councilor to announce that he is running for mayor in November.
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Posted inMaine, News
Idea for new police, fire headquarters welcomed by most Portland councilors
However, they also say the plan raises questions about costs and financing and environmental problems at the proposed location.
Posted inMaine
Cumberland County sheriff gets a nearly 10% raise
Sheriff Kevin Joyce will be paid slightly more than $109,000 a year, county commissioners say.
Posted inMaine
Churches bring huge donation to Portland’s overflowing family shelter
The collection of winter clothing and personal care supplies was organized in response to a Maine Sunday Telegram report about immigrant families who fled violence and came to seek asylum.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Peaks Island residents challenge grant to build controversial ferry
They express concern about the congestion at the landing and a lack of public facilities for visitors.
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Portland considers site near county jail as place for a new police station
The new proposal by City Manager Jon Jennings could complicate efforts to replace Portland’s shelter for homeless adults in Bayside.
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Near-demise of Portland bar leads council to tighten zoning in Forest Avenue area
City councilors unanimously approve a ban on drive-throughs and other suburban development features in the area bounded by Forest Avenue, Baxter Boulevard and Preble Street Extension.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislative panel backs bill to reduce maximum contribution to municipal candidates
The proposal by Rep. Ben Chipman of Portland would lower the upper limit from $850 to $500.
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Portland councilors shorten their list of possible shelter sites to 3
The City Council committee planning for a new homeless shelter rejects 8 possible sites and asks for more information about 3 others.