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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PublishedApril 4, 2016
Portland council puts off decision on Woodfords Corner street light sculpture
Councilors decide that the delay will give residents of the area time they need to learn about the $25,000 project.
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PublishedApril 4, 2016
Portland council approves less lenient handling of tax-acquired properties
The streamlined policy, aimed at returning nearly 100 parcels to the tax rolls, means more homes will be sold and residents can be displaced.
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PublishedApril 4, 2016
Portland’s city manager presents budget that would close India Street clinic
The City Council refers the $235.9 million spending plan to the Finance Committee, which is expected to discuss the public health changes on April 14.
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PublishedApril 4, 2016
City may put tax-acquired properties up for sale
Councilors consider tougher rules, such as no more payment plans after foreclosure and evicting tenants if necessary, for the $12 million in real estate that Portland holds, including an island refuge.
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PublishedApril 1, 2016
Portland’s next budget proposes closure of city-run health clinic
The $235.9 million municipal spending proposal, to be unveiled Monday, would transition patients from an India Street clinic to a nonprofit health center on Park Avenue.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2016
Portland’s Asylum nightclub plans $9.1 million expansion and renovation
A second story would be added for conferences and events and the club would change its name to Free Street Live.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2016
Gov. LePage’s family dog dies after third bout with cancer
Baxter, an 11-year-old white and brown Jack Russell terrier mix, had been part of the governor’s family for nearly a decade.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2016
Portland trims child care grant money for low-income families
The City Council reallocates $40,000 of the federal funds for programs that serve the homeless.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2016
Portland hires new assistant to mayor
Jason Shedlock, 36, will fill the newly created post and earn $64,000 a year.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2016
Departure of propane business seen as key for Thompson’s Point project in Portland
Suburban Propane has filed plans to move to a city-owned parcel on Riverside Street.
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