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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PublishedNovember 2, 2015
Portland City Council creates historic zone for India Street neighborhood
The new designation will test a form-based building code, where projects are judged by how they look.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2015
Waterfront developer, neighbors pour money into Portland scenic views referendum
As the election draws near, those whose properties could be affected by Question 2 step up their activity.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2015
South Sudanese association backs Strimling for Portland mayor
The group cites his leadership at LearningWorks, which helps immigrant families learn English and other skills.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2015
Rivals in Portland mayoral race criticize Strimling for donations from developers
Green party leader Tom MacMillan says Strimling has received more than a third of his campaign contributions from real estate interests.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2015
Shadow of LePage stretches over Portland mayoral race
The line of attack by Michael Brennan and Tom MacMillan suggests that Ethan Strimling may be the front-runner.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015
Campaign funding reports show Democratic push to take back Portland City Council seats
Two candidates have raised more money than all of their competitors combined.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015
Portland scenic view proponents file ethics complaint against magazine publisher, opponents
Save the Soul of Portland alleges that a special edition of Old Port Magazine critical of Question 2 should have carried political disclaimers.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015
Five candidates run in fast-changing Portland City Council District 1
The candidates live in the area where the Portland Co. complex redevelopment has provoked debate, now posed as Question 2 on a citywide ballot.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015
Three candidates vie to represent District 2 in Portland City Council race
Wells Lyons, Spencer Thibodeau and Rob Korobkin want to serve the western portion of the city peninsula.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2015
Portland City Council at-large race: Two newcomers challenge longtimer
Matthew Coffey and David Foster seek the seat held by incumbent Nicholas Mavodones.
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