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 15, 2017
Hotel complex proposed for Portland wharf would challenge city’s zoning rules
The project would be next to a condo development that decades ago sparked a referendum to prevent waterfront development from pushing out commercial fishing and other marine uses.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2017
City of Portland considers selling downtown parking lot to developer
The city would net nearly $1.2 million for the 175-vehicle parking area and also receive two parcels it needs on Canco Road from the buyer.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2017
USM student Hamdia Ahmed inspires others to rally behind American dream
In an era of disquiet, the 19-year-old Muslim emerges as a formidable voice for the community.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2017
Maine’s high hunger rate persists even as national rate falls
A new study shows that 16 percent of the state’s households experience food insecurity, the third-highest rate in the country.
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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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