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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PublishedSeptember 19, 2016
Portland gives nod to new use for old school in Riverton
The City Council gives initial approval to a plan to renovate the former Thomas B. Reed School so it can be used as a preschool for children with special needs.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
Portland developer thinking big as he considers key parcel in Old Port
Tim Soley, who owns a number of buildings in the Old Port, is exploring many ideas – including a building 20 or more stories tall – on property near Union and Fore streets
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
Federal lawsuit seeks return of long-lost lens to Spring Point lighthouse
The beam-magnifying Fresnel, which vanished in 1960, is part of South Portland’s maritime history and is now estimated to be worth $250,000.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2016
Portland police urge homeless occupants of ‘Tent City’ to move out
Police visit the encampment off Brighton Avenue and say they will begin issuing formal trespass notices Thursday.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2016
Some say they’ll remain in homeless camp despite Portland police deadline
Given until Wednesday to leave the site off Brighton Avenue, occupants say they’d rather risk arrest than stay at a shelter or an overflow building.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2016
Portland mayor proposes restrictions on rent-increases, no-cause evictions
Mayor Ethan Strimling’s proposal, which would also establish automatic annual leases and require landlords to accept renters who use housing subsidies, are described as ‘pretty far out there’ by a landlords group.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2016
Portland adds artistic flourish to drab utility boxes
Five artists are painting designs on utility boxes at intersections around the city.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2016
Portland picks New York City artist to create Congress Square artwork
Sarah Sze will design a piece of public art in conjunction with a landscape and architecture firm.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2016
Portland looks to turn little-used waterfront lot into public haven
Officials are starting a planning process to transform the barren city-owned land into a premium park along the harbor.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2016
Are Maine State Pier concerts too loud? We checked.
The number of complaints is down from last year, but a Press Herald analysis shows sound levels have been about the same.
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